Family of Mall of America victim: ‘Prayers are working’
The family of a 5-year-old boy thrown off a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America earlier this month says he remains in intensive care but that the public's "prayers are working." A short statement Tuesday said the boy remains [...]
As lawmakers return, Gov Walz talks of compromise, ending session on time
With fewer than four weeks to go in the legislative session, Governor Tim Walz and Senate Republicans remain far apart on several key issues--including healthcare, transportation and taxes. Walz says the key to avoiding a special session: "Well it starts [...]
Ask a Trooper: Jeep Tire Height
“ASK A TROOPER” by Sgt. Troy Christianson of the Minnesota State Patrol Question: I want to install a lift kit and put bigger tires on my Jeep. I want to comply with all the state laws. What is a [...]
Spring burning restrictions begin in Minnesota
Warm temperatures and dry conditions mean increased wildfire risk, so the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will restrict open burning in the following counties effective immediately: Anoka, Benton, Chisago, Douglas, Grant, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Pope, Ramsey, [...]
Lawmakers: For-profit insurers could raid Minnesota reserves
Attorney General Keith Ellison has called on lawmakers to reverse a 2017 law that repealed Minnesota's ban on for-profit health insurance companies. The law takes effect July 1, but language to undo it is part of a broad health and [...]
Study details mercury exposure risks from use of skin-lightening creams, eating certain kinds of fish
Twin Cities women who use skin-lightening products or who eat certain kinds of fish more often may be putting themselves and their babies at risk for mercury exposure, a new study by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has found. [...]
Highway 93 to Open
Highway 93 at Le Sueur is expected to open by noon today, (Tuesday, April 23). Highway 93 into Le Sueur closed for the second time this year on Saturday due to flooding on the Minnesota River. MnDOT crews are monitoring, [...]
MN graduation rate reaches highest recorded rate in 2018
The state Department of Education released the 2018 Minnesota graduation rates. More Minnesota seniors than ever before graduated in 2018 with 55,869, it is 83.2% of the graduating class overall, making it the state's highest rate on record. Education Commissioner [...]
DNR Commissioner Comes to Nicollet Conservation Club, Discusses Budget
Minnesota DNR Commissioner Sara Strommen is touring the state highlighting budget items. She made her way to the Nicollet Conservation Club to discuss projects that will impact southern Minnesota. Among the projects includes funding for buildings, water/wastewater systems, water access [...]