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5/14/2026 7:14:51 PM

Minnesota House approves sweeping online safeguards for kids, sparking tech giants’ backlash

Minnesota House Advances Landmark Online Safety Bill for Minors, Igniting Tech Lobby BacklashThe Minnesota House of Representatives has approved a sweeping piece of legislation aimed at shielding chil...

5/6/2026 11:15:14 PM

State Fair official sues sheriff, claims retaliation after internal investigation

State Fair Deputy Chief Files Lawsuit Alleging Widespread RetaliationA high-ranking law enforcement official with the Minnesota State Fair is taking legal action against fair management and the Ramsey...

3/28/2026 7:06:37 AM

New bill would shield Minnesota teens from harmful online content

Minnesota Lawmakers Advance Landmark Social Media Safety Bill for Minors A significant proposal aimed at fundamentally changing how young people interact with social media platforms is gaining ...

2/21/2026 10:17:35 PM

St. Paul passes new rule restricting police use of face coverings

St. Paul Police Face New Restrictions on Masks and Hoods During EnforcementIn a move sparking intense debate over public safety and officer privacy, the St. Paul City Council has enacted a new ordinan...

1/31/2026 12:19:09 AM

Why Were Reporters Actually Taken Into Police Custody?

Independent Journalists Face Charges After Documenting Georgia Protest Two independent reporters were taken into custody in Georgia this week while covering a demonstration. The incident has ignite...

12/23/2025 8:05:58 PM

Cozy Up at These Rare Public Fireplaces Scattered Across Minnesota

Finding Warmth and Community at a Fading Minnesota TraditionAs temperatures drop across the state, a handful of unique public spaces are seeing renewed purpose. Among them are the increasingly rare pu...

12/10/2025 6:05:08 AM

Chief Defends Budget Surge, Citing Rising Public Safety Demands

Police Chief Defends Budget Overruns, Cites Unprecedented Operational Costs In a tense hearing with city council members, the head of a major metropolitan police department stood firm on signif...

12/4/2025 4:14:23 AM

Minnesota Halts New Care Home Permits for Two Years

Minnesota Implements Two-Year Moratorium on New Group Home LicensesState officials have enacted an immediate, two-year pause on approving new licenses for congregate care facilities serving individual...

5/11/2026 7:06:05 PM

Thriving vaccine rates block Menahga’s latest measles resurgence

Minnesota Kindergarten Vaccination Rate Falls to 86% Amid Rising Measles ConcernPublic health officials in Minnesota are expressing increasing alarm over kindergarten vaccination rates. The overall st...

5/1/2026 1:04:41 AM

The cost last year for mining access near the Boundary Waters? Just under $380K.

Twin Metals Wins Lobbying Battle in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters FightA simmering conflict over mining near a prized northern Minnesota wilderness came to a head this week as a major underground copper...

3/3/2026 4:12:45 PM

Honoring a Trailblazer: New Bills Celebrate a Political Legacy

Lawmakers Weigh Proposals to Honor a Trailblazing Legislative Career A bipartisan group of legislators at the state capitol is advancing a suite of proposals designed to recognize the historic ...

2/2/2026 8:10:47 PM

Uncover Washington's Hidden Demands on Minnesota Today

Federal Inquiry into State Data Raises Questions on Privacy and PowerA recent and expansive request from a federal agency for detailed personal data held by the state of Minnesota has ignited a comple...

1/16/2026 10:05:17 PM

Potential March Targets Cedar-Riverside, Police on Alert

Minneapolis Police on High Alert, Citing Potential for March to Target Cedar-Riverside Authorities in Minneapolis are intensifying patrols and monitoring intelligence ahead of a potential demonstra...

12/18/2025 2:16:15 AM

Lawyers challenge state's account of alleged abduction incident

Attorneys Challenge Federal Narrative in High-Profile Kidnapping Case In a Minneapolis courtroom, a stark disagreement has emerged between federal prosecutors and defense counsel over the events le...

12/9/2025 4:15:45 PM

Investigators Probe Blaze at Prior Lake Mosque and School

Fire Damages Prior Lake Mosque and School, Community Rallies A significant fire caused extensive damage to a mosque and attached school in Prior Lake early Thursday morning, leaving a community...

11/20/2025 10:09:37 PM

Champion Jessie Diggins Bids a Heartfelt Farewell to the Slopes

An End of an Era: A Legendary Skier Hangs Up Her SkisIn a move that has sent ripples through the world of winter sports, a celebrated American cross-country skier has officially declared the end of he...

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5/21/2026 3:20:28 PM

Solar panels and EVs felt like risks; now these homeowners see the payoff finally arriving.

Solar Panels and EVs: Calculated Risk Pays Off for HomeownersFor years, homeowners who invested upfront in rooftop solar panels and electric vehicles navigated a landscape of uncertainty, betting on l...

5/21/2026 3:20:03 PM

Traffic backs up for miles after semi overturns, closing multiple lanes on Alpine Avenue

Semi-Truck Accident Brings Alpine Avenue Traffic to a Standstill in WalkerA serious collision involving a large commercial vehicle caused major traffic delays on a primary thoroughfare in Walker on Th...

5/21/2026 3:19:51 PM

Teen healing after Fruitport VFW shooting; venue reveals renter booked space as 'family gathering'

Tragedy in Muskegon: Teen Stable After Incident at Local VFW PostIn a shocking turn of events over the weekend, a teenager is now recovering after a shooting occurred at a VFW Post in Fruitport Townsh...