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40B special election won by DFL, power balance shifts in MN House

A special election held in Minnesota House District 40B on Tuesday, encompassing parts of both Roseville and Shoreview, will shift the balance of power in the Minnesota House of Representatives. The House was previously made up of 67 GOP members and 66 DFL members after the seat had been following...

Roseville, MN · 2025-03-12
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Three-vehicle crash in Rochester on 6th Street

(ABC 6 News) — On Tuesday afternoon, a three-vehicle crash occurred on 6th Street in Rochester near Saint Marys Hospital. Witnesses say the driver of a truck slammed into the back of another car waiting at a stop sign, causing that car to hit another car. The truck continued...

Rochester, MN · 2025-03-12
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Minnesota Lawmakers Slam Trump Administration Over $1 Billion Cut to Local Food Programs

Minnesota legislators are firing back at the Trump administration after an abrupt cut to local food programs was announced by the USDA. The cut, totaling $1 billion, significantly dampens funding efforts for school food programs, childcare institutions, and food banks in the state. Senate Agriculture Chair Aric Putnam and Senator Heather Gustafson, the Farm to School legislation's chief author, are leading the charge against what they've deemed a grievous mistake.

Minnesota · 2025-03-12
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Some rural parts of Minnesota have high cancer rates, but the causes aren’t clear

More than 37,000 Minnesotans will receive cancer diagnoses in 2025, and around 10,000 will die from one of the many forms of the disease, according to the latest projections from the American Cancer Society . Minnesota has one of the highest cancer rates in the country. There were 34,000 new diagnoses in 2021, the latest year for which complete data is available, adding up to the sixth-highest per-capita rate in the country. Prior to 2015, Minnesota’s cancer rate was similar to the national average. But starting that year Minnesota’s rate started to climb while the country’s plateaued. More recently,...

Minnesota · 2025-03-12

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People In Minnesota, Wisconsin Warned Of New JOANN Fabrics Scam

Disappointing news arrived at the beginning of this year when JOANN Fabrics and Crafts, the popular retailer that has been in business for over 80 years, announced it was filing for bankruptcy and would be closing select stores throughout the country, including locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The news got...

Wisconsin · 2025-03-11

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Midwest Braces for Near-Blizzard Conditions as Powerful Storm Moves In

Chicago, IL – A powerful winter storm will sweep through the Midwest this weekend, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and hazardous travel. The system will first impact the West before moving into the Great Plains and Upper Midwest. According to the National Weather Service, heavy snow will spread across...

Minnesota · 2025-03-10

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Minnesota School District's Projected $700K Budget Shortfall Sparks Official Investigation

A projected $700,000 budget shortfall in a Minnesota school district sparked an official investigation after several financial irregularities were discovered. The budget deficit results from various factors, such as rising costs, payroll discrepancies, and a series of unpaid bills. Superintendent Jim Mention of the Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian (BOLD) school district first raised the situation last month during a board meeting.

Minnesota · 2025-03-11

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Endangered Missing Person Alert For Minnesota Teenager

Adrian, MN (KROC-AM News) - A statewide Endangered Missing Person Alert has been issued for a Minnesota teenager who failed to return to her home more than a month ago. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension issued the alert at the request of the Adrian Police Department. The law enforcement agency in the small community along I-90 in southwestern Minnesota says 15-year-old Mindy Heth was dropped off at a residence in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on January 24 and did not return home. It is believed she could be in the Sioux Falls area.

Sioux Falls, SD · 2025-03-11

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Lucky Player Scores Life-Changing Win on Minnesota Slot Machine

Minnesota has 38 casinos, with Mystic Lake being the largest. It has over 4,000 slot machines and is open 24/7.

Minnesota · 2025-03-11

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Minnesota energy experts react to Ontario’s new tariffs

(FOX 9) - Trade relations between the U.S. and Canada are worsening, and Minnesota is now one of three states caught in the middle. On Monday, Ontario’s premier announced, effective immediately, a 25% tax on electricity shipped to 1.5 million Americans in Minnesota, New York and Michigan. In Minnesota,...

Minnesota · 2025-03-11

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Predicting the 2025 Minnesota high school girls basketball state tournament winners

The Minnesota State High School state girls basketball tournament is about to get underway. MN HS on SI takes a look at all four classes and predicts who will w

Minnesota · 2025-03-11

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Minn. Residents Voice Concerns About Proposed RV Resort

Minnesota is no stranger to tourists. According to Explore Minnesota, over 80 million people flocked to the Land of 10,000 Lakes in 2023. But in Cass County, residents who live on Howard Lake in Shingobee Township are fighting back on a proposed RV resort that would bring in some new seasonal neighbors, according to Lakeland PBS.

Cass County, MN · 2025-03-11

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Police Identify Rochester Stabbing Suspect, Share Victim’s Status

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester Police Department has shared new information about a stabbing that occurred in the city Monday morning. The suspect’s identity and an update on the victim’s condition were released on Tuesday morning. No charges have been filed as of Tuesday morning. Police responded...

Rochester, MN · 2025-03-11

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Ross Stores opens more than a dozen new locations

In a reversal of a trend of store closings by other retailers and restaurants, Ross Stores announced that it has opened more than a dozen new locations across the country this month.

Connecticut · 2025-03-10

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Minnesota restaurants, hotels struggling with staff and occupancy decline: Report

A report compiled by Hospitality Minnesota says that although restaurant locations have grown in the state since 2019, many owners still struggle with finding enough employees. Although restaurants are growing, the hospitality industry has yet to see pre-COVID 19 pandemic occupancy rates, with 35.9% of business operators saying they are...

Minnesota · 2025-03-10

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Minnesota lawmakers considers bipartisan lake weed removal safety bill

After two young men drowned while working their summer jobs removing weeds from lakes, the Minnesota Legislature is considering new safety rules to prevent those tragedies from happening again. The proposal , which has bipartisan backing and the support of the victims' families, would require an employee whose work involves scuba diving equipment to get a scuba diver certificate — which includes hours of training — before he or she can perform that job. It would also block any business with violations from getting a permit and mandate the use of certain safety devices. For the Aune and Anderson...

Minnesota · 2025-03-11