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PepsiCo Buys SodaStream for $3.2 Billion

JERUSALEM (AP) — PepsiCo bought carbonated drink maker SodaStream for $3.2 billion on Monday, a move the beverage giant hopes will further help it adjust as consumers drink less traditional soda and opt more for flavored waters and other drinks.…

Torso, leg Found in Mississippi River in Southeast Minnesota

WABASHA, Minn. (AP) - Authorities say more body parts have been found in the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota. Wabasha County Sheriff Rodney Bartsch says two boys discovered a torso and an attached leg with a boot on Saturday. The…

Police Recover Puppy Stolen From car in Chaska

CHASKA, Minn. (AP) - Police have recovered an 11-week-old puppy stolen from a car in Chaska. The Chaska Police Department said in a Facebook post on Sunday that the dog named Goldy has been recovered. Police say a suspect has…

Pence’s Return Highlights White House’s Focus on Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence is heading back to Minnesota. Minnesota Republican Party chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan announced Monday that Pence will return to Minnesota Aug. 30 and will be stopping in Bloomington for a fundraising event.…

Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Deer In Northern Minnesota

CHISHOLM, Minn. (AP) -- A motorcyclist was killed when he struck a deer head-on in northern Minnesota. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened late Saturday on Highway 169 near Chisholm in St. Louis County. The crash threw 20-year-old…

Fun for All at the Lake County Fair

TWO HARBORS, Minn. - "County fairs are just a gathering," said Rachel Bailey, the secretary manager at the Lake Country Fair. "People come and they talk and you make new friends…

Artists Show Off Work at Bayfront Park

DULUTH, Minn. - Hundreds of artists found their way to Duluth for the weekend to showcase their art in the 9th annual Art at Bayfront Park. The artwork featured paintings,…

The Making of a Christmas Tree

PROCTOR, Minn.-  Christmas in July has passed and it's not quite December but one family owned business thinks about decking the halls all year long. Christmas is 180 days away although you…

Entrepreneur Fund Gets Big Donation from GRE

DULUTH, Minn.- Northland entrepreneurs now have more financial resources available. Great River Energy is donating a million dollars to the Entrepreneur Fund. That fund has been helping entrepreneurs with funding and business…

Future Doctors Earn Their White Coats

DULUTH, Minn. - The University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth Campus welcomed future doctors with a white coat ceremony. The class of 2022 has 65 students. It's the largest incoming class…

Minneapolis Police Department Implements Cameras on Guns

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A police force in a Minneapolis suburb is outfitting its officers with cameras mounted on their handguns amid calls for more transparency in police shootings. The West Hennepin County Safety Department says the $7,200 cameras are significantly…

Face of Minnesota Medical Marijuana Dies

DULUTH, Minn. – The face of the medical marijuana movement in Minnesota passed away this week at the age of 12. Amelia Weaver of Hibbing suffered from Dravet Sydrome which caused her to have numerous seizures. The Weaver family found…

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