Fire Burns Thousands of Acres in Northern MN Forest
Fire crews have the upper hand on a fire that has burned thousands of acres in a northern Minnesota state forest.
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St. Paul Couple Accused of Giving Weed to Infant
A Minnesota couple is accused of giving marijuana to their infant.
Lawmaker Wants to Restrict Access to Birth Certificate Info
A Minnesota lawmaker wants to restrict public access to parental contact information on birth certificates.
Man Gets Prison Time for Strangling Another Man During Sex Act
A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to more than four years in prison after admitting he strangled a 64-year-old man from western Minnesota while the two were having sex.
Number of Flu-Related Child Deaths in MN Rises to 9
Number of Child Flu Deaths Climbs to 9 in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed another child’s death caused by seasonal flu.
MN Law Enforcement Agencies Target Distracted Drivers This Week
MN State Patrol Cracks Down on Distracted Drivers
The Minnesota State Patrol and more than 300 law enforcement agencies across the state are making a concerted effort this week to crack down on distracted drivers.
Police Arrest Father of Minnesota Boy, 10, Found in River
Father of Boy Pulled from Mississippi River Arrested
Police have arrested the father of a 10-year-old boy whose body was found in the Mississippi River over the weekend.
Update: Missing Crystal Boy Found in River
A body found in the Mississippi River over the weekend has been identified as that of a 10-year-old Crystal boy who has been missing for nearly a month.
Driver Charged in Crash that Killed 3 Students
The driver in a crash that killed three Carleton College students last year is charged with a misdemeanor count of careless driving.
Body Found Near Minneapolis Park
The search party looking for missing 10-year-old Barway Collins says they have found the body of a child in North Mississippi Regional Park in Minneapolis
Bird Flu Outbreak Continues to Spread
14 Affected Farms in Minnesota
Authorities have confirmed another bird flu outbreak at a Minnesota turkey farm, raising the state’s total to 14 affected farms.
MN DNR Firefighters Need Cooperation from Drone Operators
Drone Operators Asked to Stay at least 5 Miles Away from Wildfires in MN
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources requests that operators of unmanned aircraft (drones) stay at least 5 miles away from wildfires to create a safe environment for firefighting aircraft and crew.
Police: $70K in Bull Semen Stolen from Minnesota Farm
$70K in Bull Semen Stolen from Farm in Minnesota
Police are investigating the theft of about $70,000 worth of bull semen from a farm in southern Minnesota.
MN DNR Imposes Tightest Walleye Restrictions Yet on Mille Lacs
DNR Imposes Tightest Walleye Restrictions Yet on Mille Lacs Lake
Fisheries managers have imposed the tightest restrictions yet for the upcoming season on Mille Lacs Lake, allowing anglers to keep only one walleye instead of two.
MN Governor Proposes New Jobs Bill
Governor Dayton Proposes $842 Million Jobs Bill
Governor Mark Dayton Tuesday introduced a Jobs Bill that would invest $842 million in infrastructure projects statewide, creating more than 23,900* Minnesota jobs.
High-End Boutique Sells Designer Bags
Knowing Your Neighbor
If you’re looking for an affordable, unique and upscale boutique in Northern Wisconsin you’re in luck.
“Tracks in the Snow” the Minnesota Muslim Experience
On Display at Zeitgeist
The in-depth exhibit gives Minnesota Muslims a voice.
MN Reports 2 More Bird Flu Cases
Health Officials Report 2 More Cases of Bird Flu in MN
Health officials in Minnesota are reporting two more cases of bird flu in commercial turkey operations.
Study: Minnesota’s Wetland Conversion and Carbon Emissions
Minnesota converted more wetlands into farmland than any other state when crop prices spiked between 2008 and 2012.
Minneapolis Federal Reserve to Start Indian Country Center
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis plans to start a national center to spur development on Indian reservations.
Drought Means Low Levels on Minnesota Lakes
A moderate drought across Minnesota means that the state’s lakes are seeing below-average water levels, and has some boating enthusiasts hoping for rain.
Amid Bird Flu Outbreak, MN Turkey Producers Tighten Security
Poultry Producers Take Extra Steps to Protect Flocks After Bird Flu Outbreak
Poultry producers in the nation’s top turkey state are taking extra steps to protect their flocks after a devastating strain of bird flu was confirmed at another Minnesota farm.
Police: Missing U of M Student Went Into River
Missing U of M Student Went Into Mississippi River
Police in Minneapolis say a University of Minnesota student missing for three days appears to have gone into the Mississippi River, and they’re starting a water recovery effort.
2 Killed in Crash of Piper Cub Plane in Northern MN
Two people have died in the crash of a small plane south of the Pine River airport in north-central Minnesota.
Student, Sorority Member at UMN Goes Missing
According to our sister station in the Twin Cities, KMSP, The Minneapolis Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating missing University of Minnesota student Jennifer Houle.
Third Minnesota Turkey Farm Hit by Bird Flu Outbreak
A third Minnesota turkey farm has been struck by a bird flu strain that’s deadly to poultry.
Dayton Sets Date for Minnesota’s State of the State
Minnesota's State of the State set for April
Gov. Mark Dayton still has some time to write his State of the State speech.
MN State Parks Seek Fee Bump to Maintain Services
MN DNR Seeks Boost in Funding to State Parks
The Department of Natural Resources is asking the Minnesota Legislature to raise entrance fees at state parks so it can maintain services at existing levels.
State: About 1 in 17 Live Near Oil Train Routes in MN
State Officials Highlight Number of People Living Near MN Oil Train Routes
State transportation officials are highlighting the number of Minnesotans who live near oil train routes just as the Dayton administration is pushing for safety improvements.
Most of MN Now in Drought
Most of MN Now Officially in Drought
Most of Minnesota is now officially in drought.
DNA Helps Identify Victim in 1980 Homicide in MN
Victim of 1980 Homicide in MN Identified Through DNA
A murder victim has been identified as a result of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s (DPS/BCA) effort to learn the identities of Minnesota’s unidentified human remains.
MN Poison Center Says Funding Needed to Avoid Cuts
Funding Needed to Prevent Cuts at MN Poison Center
Minnesota’s Poison Center says it needs more funding from the state, or else it will have to scale back its 24-hour emergency call center.
Report due on Oil Pipeline Effects in Minnesota
Minnesota officials will learn more this week about the health, economic and environmental effects of pipelines carrying crude oil from North Dakota and Canada through Minnesota.
Bald Eagles Migrating Back to Minnesota as Waters Open Up
Bald Eagles Make Their Way Back to Minnesota
Bald eagles are migrating back to Minnesota, and the Department of Natural Resources says they may be seen in large numbers across parts of the state over the next few weeks.
MN Lawmaker Proposes Legalizing Fireworks
MN Bill Would Change Fireworks Law
The ban on the sale and use of fireworks in Minnesota would come to an end if a bill chief-authored by State Representative Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) becomes law.
MN Bill Would Ban Hand-Feeding Bears
Hand-Feeding Bears Could be Illegal in Minnesota
A proposal moving through the Minnesota legislature would ban feeding wild bears by hand.
MN Lawmakers Point to Accidents to Make Case for Rail Upgrades
MN Lawmakers Ask for Rail Upgrades
Democratic lawmakers say a string of recent explosive crude-by-rail derailments nationwide make it necessary to improve Minnesota’s railroad network.
Food Truck Explodes, Damages Homes
Police say two people were hurt and up to 20 homes were damaged when a food truck exploded in a Lakeville neighborhood.
Former VP Walter Mondale Hospitalized
Former Vice President Walter Mondale is hospitalized with the flu.
7 Minneapolis Gang Members Indicted on Crack Cocaine Charges
Gang Members Accused of Selling Cocaine in Duluth Federally Indicted
A federal grand jury has indicted seven alleged members of two gangs on charges that they conspired to distribute crack cocaine in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota.
Fmr. Sect Member: Woman with Cult Leader was Part of Group
Fmr. Cult Member Says Woman Caught with Leader was Group Member
A former member of a small religious sect says the woman arrested with its leader in Brazil was part of the group back when it was based in Minnesota.
MN BCA Release Permit to Carry Report
New Report Released for MN Handgun Permits
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) today released the 2014 Permit to Carry Report, an annual report summarizing data submitted by Minnesota law enforcement agencies regarding applications made for handgun carry permits as well as data about permit holders.
Time to Remove Ice Houses in Southern MN
Spring cleaning has arrived for ice houses in southern Minnesota.
House GOP Walks Thin Line in Doling out Budget Surplus
Minnesota Government
A hefty surplus puts majority House Republicans in a game of tug-of-war with other Democrats and within their own party.
Brazil Arrests US Sect Leader Wanted on Sex Charges
Brazilian authorities say they’ve captured an American sect leader wanted for sex crimes against girls in the United States and who is on the U.S. Marshals’ most wanted list.
Street Teams Keep Tabs on Homeless
Especially During Harsh Winter Cold
Street outreach teams have been working hard on cold winter days to ensure homeless people in the Twin Cities stay safe.
Report: U of M Should do More to Protect Research Subjects
Investigators say the University of Minnesota should do more to protect vulnerable participants in human research trials.
State Patrol Car Hits, Injures Pedestrian in St. Paul
A Minneapolis man suffered minor injuries after he was struck by a Minnesota State Patrol squad car while he was crossing the stree
MN Property Taxes Set for 2015 Increase
MN Property Taxes to Increase
Property taxes owed this year are set to increase by 3.4 percent on average statewide.
Roads in Northern, Western MN to Get Speed Limit Boost
Speed to Increase on Some MN Roads
Feel free to stomp a bit harder on the gas pedal on hundreds of miles of Minnesota roads.
