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March 6, 2026

Sibley County Sheriff Not Seeking Re-election

Sibley County Sheriff Patrick Nienaber has announced he will not seek re-election after his current term ends this year. He has spent 37 years in law enforcement including the past 32 years in Sibley County. In a statement, Nienaber said he thanks the citizens for their support and can take pride and comfort in the […]

March 6, 2026

Valleyfair and 6 Other Parks Sold by Six Flags

(Learfield News/Shakopee, MN) — Valleyfair amusement park in Shakopee and six other parks are under new ownership. Six Flags announced that it sold all seven parks to real estate investment firm EPR properties for more than 340 million dollars. EPR plans to partner with Enchanted Parks to operate Valleyfair. All current employees are expected to […]

March 6, 2026

DHS Sec. Noem Dismissed, Sen. Klobuchar Words on Policing in MN

(Learfield News/Washington, D.C.) – President Donald Trump is dismissing Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary. This comes after contentious hearings before the U.S. House and Senate Judiciary Committees this week, where Republicans and Democrats grilled her about DHS spending and her department’s policing. Noem and Senior Senator Amy Klobuchar spoke over each other about ICE […]

March 5, 2026

FLAGS LOWERED TO HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF FALLEN SEARGANT AMOR

Flags in White Bear Lake and all across Minnesota are flying at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Sergeant First Class Nicole Amor.  The 39-year-old Army Reservist was killed in a drone attack Sunday in Kuwait.  Governor Walz also ordered all U.S and Minnesota flags lowered statewide today (Thursday) in honor of Sergeant Amor.   […]

March 5, 2026

Pedestrian Hit by Semi in Wright County

A pedestrian was hit by a semi tractor truck in Wright County early this morning (Thursday) in Annandale. The State Patrol says 45-year-old James Smith of Annandale was taken to St. Cloud Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says the truck, driven by 52-year-old Frank Warden of Maple Lake, was traveling westbound on […]

March 5, 2026

Two Arrested in Willmar Shoplifting/Pursuit Incident

Two suspects were arrested after a shoplifting report in Willmar that turned into a high speed pursuit that ended in Pennock Tuesday afternoon. After responding to the report of a shoplifting at a Willmar hardware store, police located the suspect vehicle. Police say 49-year-old Ricardo Gomez of Willmar fled the attempted stop. He later stopped, […]

March 4, 2026

Minnesota Native Identified Among Victims in Texas Mass Shooting

(Learfield News/Glenwood, MN) — A Minnesotan is one of three people killed in a mass shooting outside a crowded bar in Austin, Texas, last weekend. Family members say 30-year-old Jorge Munoz Pederson, who grew up in Glenwood and later lived in the Twin Cities, died from a gunshot wound to the head. His mother told […]

March 4, 2026

Meeker County Sheriff Running for Re-election

Meeker County Sheriff Brian Cruze has announced he’s running for re-election. In a press release, Cruze said as Sheriff, my promise remains unwavering: to serve with Honor, Integrity and Courage. He added, that together, we will continue building a safer community for today and future generations. Below is the entire announcement; I am honored to […]

March 4, 2026

Senate Bill Prohibits Prescription Drug Companies from TV Ads

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — If you’re tired of seeing all those TV commercials for prescription drugs, relief may be coming your way. A proposal to prohibit prescription drug manufacturers from advertising on television is heading to the Minnesota Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee. Republican State Senator Rich Draheim of Madison Lake says by […]

March 4, 2026

White Bear Lake Army Reserve Soldier Killed in Kuwait Drone Attack

(Learfield News/Fort Bragg, NC) — An Army Reserve soldier from Minnesota is one of the four killed in a drone attack Sunday in Kuwait. The Department of War identified 39-year-old Sergeant First Class Nicole Amor of White Bear Lake as one of the victims. Amor and the other soldiers were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment […]
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