Rochester police investigating racial slur on bridgeApril 16, 2024 2:23 PMBy Catharine RichertState Patrol was first to respond and removed the cups that spelled out the derogatory term before local police could arrive.
Wright County deputy shoots man outside Dollar General in MontroseApril 15, 2024 4:53 PMBy MPR News StaffThe sheriff’s office said the man refused to comply with commands and brandished a firearm. It’s the second officer-involved shooting in Wright County this year.
Lawsuit accuses Anoka County of keeping withdrawal medication from jail inmateApril 15, 2024 1:45 PMBy Kirsti MarohnOn Feb. 12, 2022, Deyonta Green was found in his cell, covered in vomit, after an apparent fall. He was taken to a hospital, where doctors determined he had suffered a fractured skull, brain bleeds and acute kidney failure, according to the lawsuit.
Festival of Nations returns to celebrate cultural diversity at Bemidji State University April 12, 2024 4:59 PMBy Mathew Holding Eagle IIIThe celebration was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic but returns to BSU for its 50th year on Saturday
Police remove 101 cats from Crosby homeApril 12, 2024 12:11 PMBy Kirsti MarohnCrosby police responded to a report of animal cruelty and neglect, hoarding and unsafe living conditions. The animals were taken to a St. Cloud humane society.
Play10min 14secHealth department says 22 Minnesota water systems have PFAS above new federal limitsApril 11, 2024 10:15 AMBy Kirsti Marohn, Cathy Wurzer, and CJ YoungerFor the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency has set enforceable drinking water standards for six PFAS. Water systems will be required to monitor for the chemicals and remove them if they're above the allowable levels.
Study finds Minnesota state bee in tough shapeApril 9, 2024 4:00 AMBy Dan GundersonThe first DNA analysis of the rusty patched bumble bee reinforces the precarious state of the endangered species. The data will help bee conservationists determine the best options for protecting and rebuilding the population.
Play11min 13secMinnesota veteran walks 1,000 miles to eclipse in Texas to spread hopeApril 8, 2024 3:22 PMBy Aleesa Kuznetsov and Cathy WurzerDaniel Crawford walked from Austin, Minn., to just outside Austin, Texas, to raise awareness and money for Duluth-based charity 23rd Veteran, which Crawford credits for helping him become sober.
Play8min 09secA Republican and a Democrat make the case for civility in politicsApril 8, 2024 12:01 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Heidi RaschkeFormer North Dakota U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, a Democrat, and former North Dakota Gov. Ed Schafer, a Republican, encourage people to break out of a cycle of cultural divisions to work toward bipartisan civil discourse.
Underpass underway: Downtown Moorhead project separating trains and trafficApril 5, 2024 5:03 PMBy Amy FelegyA $120 million project will drop street traffic below two busy rail lines passing through Moorhead. Cars and pedestrians currently being forced to wait for trains to pass will now be able to move more freely.