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Greater Minnesota

Lawsuit accuses Anoka County of keeping withdrawal medication from jail inmate

Lawsuit accuses Anoka County of keeping withdrawal medication from jail inmate

On 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.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Health department says 22 Minnesota water systems have PFAS above new federal limits

Health department says 22 Minnesota water systems have PFAS above new federal limits

For 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.
by Kirsti Marohn, Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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Study finds Minnesota state bee in tough shape

Study finds Minnesota state bee in tough shape

The 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.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minnesota veteran walks 1,000 miles to eclipse in Texas to spread hope

Minnesota veteran walks 1,000 miles to eclipse in Texas to spread hope

Daniel 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.
by Aleesa Kuznetsov and Cathy Wurzer

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A Republican and a Democrat make the case for civility in politics

A Republican and a Democrat make the case for civility in politics

Former 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.
by Cathy Wurzer and Heidi Raschke

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Underpass underway: Downtown Moorhead project separating trains and traffic

Underpass underway: Downtown Moorhead project separating trains and traffic

A $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.
by Amy Felegy

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