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November 3, 2025

Demuth Announces Run for Governor

Republican Speaker of the Minnesota House Lisa Demuth has announced she’s running for governor. She made the announcement on Sunday and joins a crowded race for Republicans looking to beat Governor Tim Walz. She joins Rep. Kristin Robbins , of Maple Grove, and two former gubernatorial candidates, Scott Jensen and Kendall Qualls. Demuth said she’s the best candidate to […]

November 3, 2025

Walz to Break Ground on New Regional Law Enforcement Facility, Crime Lab

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota Department of Public Safety Leadership will break ground today (Monday) on a new regional law enforcement facility and crime lab in southern Minnesota. Officials say the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) regional office and forensic laboratory in Mankato will provide investigative, laboratory, and training services for […]

October 31, 2025

Rep Fischbach Applauds Trump’s Move to Ease China Tariffs

(Learfield News/Washington, D.C.) — Republican Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach is welcoming news that President Donald Trump plans to lower tariffs on China, a move she says could bring relief to Minnesota soybean farmers hit hard by the trade war. “I’m very excited about it and prices are already starting to reflect that,” Fischbach said. “We’ll learn […]

October 30, 2025

Walz Orders Third-Party Audit of 14 High-Risk Medicaid Programs

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz is ordering a third-party audit of 14 “high-risk” Medicaid services at the Department of Human Services. Payments for the programs will be suspended for up to 90 days while claims data is analyzed for suspicious billing activity and other potential fraud. Walz says, “We’re pumping the brakes […]

October 29, 2025

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October 29, 2025

Target Layoffs Begin

A major shakeup is underway at Minnesota-based Target as the retailer started laying off 1,000 corporate employees and eliminating 800 open positions. Employees were instructed to work remotely this week and many received their layoff notices via email and virtual meetings Tuesday. The restructuring comes amid declining sales and profits.

October 28, 2025

Wild Host Jets

(Minnesota News Network- St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Wild aim to avoid a fourth straight loss when they host the Winnipeg Jets at Grand Casino Arena tonight. The Wild are coming off a 6-5 overtime loss to the Sharks on Sunday. Minnesota is in seventh place in the N-H-L Central Division with eight points. […]

October 28, 2025

Walz Calls on Feds to Fund SNAP Benefits During Shutdown

(Learfield News/Eagan, MN) — The State of Minnesota is using four-million dollars in emergency funds to help food shelves as they face increasing demand. Governor Tim Walz says they’re going to need more help if 440-thousand Minnesotans lose SNAP benefits November 1st. Walz said Monday during a food shelf visit, “I want to be very […]

October 27, 2025

Gun Violence Prevention Town Hall in Waconia, More to Come

(Learfield New/St. Paul, MN) — Following the town hall gathering Saturday with Governor Tim Walz and former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, the DFL announced a series of community events to fight for gun violence prevention. The event in Waconia Saturday drew hundreds of people and Democratic leaders. DFL officials say invitations were extended to local elected […]