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06/17/2026

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06/17/2026

(New London MN-) A local DNR official thinks there may be more than one bear living in our area. Corey Netland is Wildlife Supervisor for this region, and says with the number of sightings, and the distance between them, he thinks it's likely there …

(New London MN-) A local DNR official thinks there may be more than one bear living in our area. Corey Netland is Wildlife Supervisor for this region, and says with

06/17/2026

(Bird Island MN-) Island Days are taking place in Bird Island. They invited everyone to join them for food, games, prizes, and fun for all ages.

06/17/2026

(Washington, D.C.) - The Department of Justice has announced charges against 15 people who it says impeded agents during the Minnesota federal immigration crackdown. The protesters face a series of charges including conspiracy to impede or injure fe…

(Washington, D.C.) - The Department of Justice has announced charges against 15 people who it says impeded agents during the Minnesota federal immigration crackdown. The protesters face a series of

06/17/2026

(Vienna, Austria) -- Governor Tim Walz is continuing his trade and climate mission in Austria today after speaking at the Austrian World Summit in Vienna. Walz told attendees that states play a key role in balancing economic growth with environmenta…

(Vienna, Austria) -- Governor Tim Walz is continuing his trade and climate mission in Austria today after speaking at the Austrian World Summit in Vienna. Walz told attendees that states

06/17/2026

(St. Paul, MN) -- Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is supporting the DFL ticket this fall, but she's staying neutral in the party's closely watched U.S. Senate primary. A spokesperson says Klobuchar supports the DFL's endorsed candidates but is not a…

(St. Paul, MN) -- Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is supporting the DFL ticket this fall, but she's staying neutral in the party's closely watched U.S. Senate primary. A spokesperson says

06/17/2026

(St. Cloud MN-) A St. Cloud man was hurt when the pickup he was driving rolled on I-94 Tuesday night. The state patrol says it was reported at 9:48 p.m. in St. Cloud. 82-year-old Ronald Gandrud was driving the pickup, pulling a trailer, when he coll…

(St. Cloud MN-) A St. Cloud man was hurt when the pickup he was driving rolled on I-94 Tuesday night. The state patrol says it was reported at 9:48 p.m.

06/17/2026

The Willmar Stingers built an early lead in their game with the St. Cloud Rox at Joe Faber Field Tuesday evening, but the Rox were able eventually rally back for the win

St. Cloud, Minn. – The Willmar Stingers (9-12) built an early 4-0 lead in their game with the St. Cloud Rox at Joe Faber Field Tuesday evening, but the Rox

06/17/2026

Kody Clemens and Trevor Larnach both belted homers in a Minnesota Twins rout of the Texas Rangers in Arlington Tuesday evening

(Arlington, TX) -- The Twins destroyed the Rangers 12-2 from Arlington. Kody Clemens led the offense with a three-run homer, while Trevor Larnach also went deep. Zebby Matthews picked up

06/17/2026

The Minnesota Vikings are adding a former rival general manager to their front office

(Eagan, MN) -- The Minnesota Vikings are adding a former rival general manager to their front office. The team hired Ryan Pace as a football adviser yesterday. Pace was the