Local Voices. Statewide Stories.

February 27, 2026

One Injured in Stearns County Crash

One driver was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Stearns County Thursday morning north of Kimball. The State Patrol says 52-year-old Kari Johnson of Clearwater was taken to St. Cloud Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the other vehicle, 67-year-old Curt Hedtke of Zimmerman, was not injured. The crash happened on Highway […]

February 26, 2026

Three Legendary Acts Announced for B’s on the River Rib Fest ’26

(Watertown, MN)  With more than 40 number one hits between them, country music legends Janie Fricke and TG Sheppard, along with headliner Tracy Byrd, will be performing at the 15th B’s on the River Rib Fest Saturday, July 18 in Watertown, MN. “I am very grateful we were able to get these three iconic artists who […]

February 26, 2026

Man Facing Charges After Threatening to Kill MN Senator

(Learfield News/Park Rapids, MN) — A Park Rapids man is facing charges after threatening to kill a Minnesota senator and Attorney General Keith Ellison and attack the state Capitol. Investigators say 58-year-old John David Tobias made threats against State Senator Glenn Gruenhagen of Glencoe on Facebook. The Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office says the post was […]

February 26, 2026

Report Shows MN Lost 1,300 Farms in the Past Two Years

(Learfield News/Undated) — An annual report from the USDA shows that Minnesota lost 13-hundred farms in the past two years. The amount of farmland across the state also fell by 100-thousand acres. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen said Minnesota’s farmers are struggling. Local farmers have struggled to cope with the global trade wars […]

February 25, 2026

SUSPECTS IN WALMART THEFTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY REPORTEDLY HIT NEW ULM

New Ulm Police were called to a theft report at Walmart Friday afternoon at 4:50 pm.  Police say a suspect fled in a vehicle on Highway 14 heading toward Sleepy Eye.  Walmart employees told police that a woman with the man is allegedly responsible for over $52,000 in stolen items from Walmart spanning across the […]

February 25, 2026

New Details Released in Belgrade Shooting

(Learfield News/Belgrade, MN) — New details have been released about a weekend shooting near Belgrade in Stearns County. Prosecutors say 44-year-old James Basore is charged with attempted second-degree murder and assault after deputies say he shot a man outside his home Sunday. Bail has been set at one-million dollars. The victim had gone to the […]

February 25, 2026

President Trump and Rep. Omar Clash During SOTU Address

(Learfield News/Washington, D.C.) — Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar clashed sharply with President Donald Trump during his State of the Union address, shouting over his remarks on immigration. The exchange began when Trump urged lawmakers to stand if they agreed that the government’s first duty is to protect “American citizens, not illegal aliens.” Republicans rose, […]

February 25, 2026

Clara City Couple Honored as Angel Family in D.C.

(Learfield News/Clara City, MN) – Josh and Jen Heiling of Clara City were in Washington, D.C. at the invitation of President Donald Trump. The west central Minnesota couple’s 19-year-old son, Brady Heiling, was killed July 25th in a Wisconsin crash along with 18-year-old Hallie Helgeson. Authorities say a Honduran national in the U.S. illegally was […]

February 25, 2026

Fatal Stearns County Crash

One driver died in a two-vehicle crash in Stearns County Monday afternoon south of Luxumberg. The State Patrol says 84-year-old Manford Iverslie of Rockford died at the scene. The other driver, 42-year-old Kristin Vanvleet of St. Augusta, was taken to St. Cloud Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. A 7-year-old passenger in her vehicle was […]

February 24, 2026

MN DNR Urges Fish House Owners to Plan for Shelter Removal

Recent warm weather has deteriorated many public water accesses in the central and southern parts of Minnesota and prompted thin-ice warnings for some bodies of water. As a result, many fish house owners have already removed their shelters from the ice. For those who haven’t, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers to start […]
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