Detour for Highway 99 at Cleveland removed today
The detour for Highway 99 at Cleveland will be removed by the end of today, August 20. Construction crews were able to complete the installation of a large box culvert at Cherry Creek considerably ahead of schedule, but a number [...]
Loss in trust account tax case could cost Minnesota millions
A court defeat in a case over the way Minnesota taxed trust accounts in other states could end up costing about $130 million this budget cycle. The Minnesota Department of Revenue estimated it will have to repay about $67 million, [...]
Elizabeth Warren campaigns for a 2nd day in Minnesota
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is campaigning for a second day in Minnesota, the home turf of fellow candidate Amy Klobuchar and a state that President Donald Trump hopes to flip into the GOP column next year. Warren will visit [...]
2 seriously injured as SUV crashes into Eagan Starbucks
Police say two people were seriously injured when a sport utility vehicle crashed into an Eagan Starbucks. According to Eagan police, a 29-year-old West St. Paul man and a 30-year-old Eagan woman were sitting in an outdoor patio area when [...]
Protocols in place to prevent African Swine Fever
The Minnesota State Fair is confident its protocols are enough to prevent the introduction of African swine fever. Kent Thiesse helps with 4-H livestock exhibits and says State Fair officials and the Minnesota Board of Animal Health have been very [...]
PVC tube containing dynamite detonated in Meeker County
A PVC tube containing 11 sticks of dynamite was found in a Meeker County garage and detonated by authorities. Sheriff Brian Cruze says his office got a call Monday about possible explosives found in Harvey Township. The house was unoccupied [...]
UPDATE: All Clear Given at University of St. Thomas After Bomb Threat
UPDATE AT 11:45: All clear given. The university tweeted late Tuesday morning that an all-clear had been issued and the school is continuing normal operations. No suspicious objects were found. A university spokeswoman says summer classes were in session at [...]
Singing Hills Chorus Begins For Those With Alzheimer’s
Singing Hills Chorus will begin its fall session on September 5 at School Sisters of Notre Dame (170 Good Counsel Drive). This chorus is for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias as well as their care partners. Participants [...]
Suspect in Mankato Robbery Turns Self In
Nicholas Jamal Miller contacted the police and turned himself in. He was taken into custody without incident and is being held at the local jail. He is the unnamed suspect allegedly involved in incident that took place last week. Thanks to [...]