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Rural voices, farmers push for government accountability in town halls

About 60 people gathered inside the Sleepy Eye Brewing Company for the town hall sponsored by the Minnesota Farmers Union. Rising concerns over the potential impacts from tariffs on family farms, cuts to health care and the uncertainty of trade wars had many speaking their minds in an open forum.

Sleepy Eye, MN · 2025-03-19
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BLIZZARD WARNING: Heavy snow, strong wind likely Wednesday

A powerful winter storm will impact much of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa on Wednesday, bringing heavy snow and strong wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. These conditions will create blizzard conditions throughout much of the day, especially while heavy snow is falling. Latest Updates:. New data is suggesting...

Minnesota · 2025-03-18
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'Shocked': GOP demands Republican resign after charges of soliciting 16-year-old girl

State Senate Republicans in Minnesota have called for the "immediate resignation" of Republican Sen. Justin Eichorn after he was arrested on suspicion of soliciting a minor for sex. According to the Bloomington Police Department, Eichorn, 40, "thought he was talking to a 16-year-old female" during a sting operation. The state senator was arrested after planning a meet-up with the fictional girl on Monday. Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson initially declined to condemn Eichorn, but the caucus released a statement later in the day. Want more breaking political news? Click for the latest head...

Minnesota · 2025-03-18

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State Sen. Justin Eichorn arrested in Bloomington on suspicion of soliciting minor

A Republican state senator was arrested in Bloomington on Monday on suspicion of soliciting an underage girl for sex, police say.

Bloomington, MN · 2025-03-18

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Blizzard Warnings Now Issued In Over 12 Minnesota Counties

Hopefully, you haven't put your snow blower and other winter gear into storage quite because Old Man Winter isn't quite ready to leave the Upper Midwest. According to the National Weather Service, a band of heavy snow will develop across the region early Wednesday morning and last through Wednesday evening. It is expected to start as rain, and quickly transition to heavy, wet snow, with snowfall rates of an inch per hour or greater at times.

Minnesota · 2025-03-18

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From bridges to water pipes, federal funding bill cuts hundreds of millions for projects across Minnesota

Local governments around Minnesota are working to plug budget holes after President Donald Trump signed a funding bill that ended the threat of a government shutdown, but eliminated hundreds of millions of dollars in local earmarks slated for communities around the state. Among the dozens of projects impacted are fire...

Minnesota · 2025-03-18

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Winter Storm Forecast Fizzles Out

(KNSI) – A potential Wednesday winter storm is now tracking well to the south. The early Tuesday morning update from the National Weather Service Twin Cities office had already moved Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns County out of a possible winter weather advisory. Precipitation was downgraded to under an inch of snow.

Stearns County, MN · 2025-03-18

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Gov. Tim Walz speaking at town hall event in Eau Claire

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - On Tuesday night, the political spotlight was back in Western Wisconsin as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz returned to Eau Claire for a town hall grassroots event at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire. This was Walz’s first time back since the election and he’s using...

Eau Claire, WI · 2025-03-19

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Spring snowstorm in MN: Potential snowfall totals for Wednesday

The next spring snowstorm is heading to Minnesota and is expected to bring blizzard conditions to parts of Minnesota on Wednesday. Potential impacts from the storm include whiteout conditions and dangerous roads While the forecast continues to evolve due to how narrow the storm path is, some areas could get close to a foot of snow — especially areas in the southeast. So, keeping in mind these numbers may change over the coming hours, here's a look at how much snowfall your area could get. Potential snowfall totals for Minnesota this week This snow system is expected to impact...

Minnesota · 2025-03-18

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So Minnesota: Minnesota Correctional Facility-St. Cloud wall

Opened in 1889 as the Minnesota State Reformatory for Men, inmates started assembling the wall brick-by-brick from granite found inside the prison quarry.

Minnesota · 2025-03-17

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Upset that Fischbach is following GOP script in avoiding town halls, constituents respond with meetings, signs, postcards

As the temperature is beginning to rise over the frozen ground of western Minnesota, so too is the political heat on the region’s representative in Congress, Republican Rep. Michelle Fischbach. Many residents in the 7th Congressional District have been active in expressing concerns about their representation, or a perceived...

Minnesota · 2025-03-17

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Iowa man able to leave the Dominican after last seeing missing college student

Nearly 2 weeks after an Iowa man was the last person seen with a missing University of Pittsburgh student, Josh Riibe has been granted freedom from the Dominican Republic. However, Riibe's passport has seemingly been lost, so he is working to get a new one, CNN reports. He is now able to leave his hotel and is currently at an undisclosed location.

Iowa · 2025-03-18

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State health officials warn of rare neurological condition stemming from flu infection

The Minnesota Department of Health is issuing a warning to parents about a rare, potentially fatal neurological complication of the flu.

Minnesota · 2025-03-17

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Bill banning trans athletes from girls, women’s sports fails to pass in Minnesota House

A bill in the Minnesota House that would have banned transgender athletes from elementary and secondary school girls’ sports failed to get the 68 votes needed to pass in a vote early Monday night.

Minnesota · 2025-03-17

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Minnesota Storm Update: Thundersnow and Up to 10 Inches Expected

UPDATE: (3/18/25 7:11 AM): New Snowfall Prediction & Blizzard Warning Issued Ahead of Incoming Minnesota Storm. The NWS warns that this system presents forecasting challenges due to sharp temperature contrasts across the region. On Wednesday, temperatures could be in the 60s in southern Wisconsin while dropping into the low 30s just a couple of counties away in southeast Minnesota.

Minnesota · 2025-03-17