In these tumultuous times, the naturalization ceremony — where immigrants take the oath and become newly-minted citizens — has become even more imbued with meaning. In late June, about 100 people from around the world now residing in Minnesota walked into a courthouse in St. Paul to pledge all...
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@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Suspect in custody after shots fired at Owatonna policeSuspect in custody after shots fired at Owatonna p...
Arnold Kubei’s businesses were getting millions from Medicaid. Then the state halted payments over alleged fraud. He says he’s “caught in a crossfire of a political fight.”
The water of Lake Ore-Be-Gone in Gilbert is at its lowest recorded level in years.
The language, written by Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota and Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota, would save a rural housing program that offers rental subsidies to thousands of Minnesotans.
The local Rotary Club’s fundraising sprint paid off, and will bring fireworks to Cathedral Hill.
The new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library rises above Medora in the Badlands, a place that helped form the 26th president.
The Bayfield, Wis. resort plans a $25 million expansion.
Members of Minnesota’s Haitian community were filled with anxiety and uncertainty as the Supreme Court considered the White House’s move to end a program that had granted thousands from the Caribbean nation the ability to legally work in the United States amidst persistent instability back home. ...
In these tumultuous times, the naturalization ceremony — where immigrants take the oath and become newly-minted citizens — has become even more imbued with meaning. In late June, about 100 people from around the world now residing in Minnesota walked into a courthouse in St. Paul to pledge all...
Good Thursday morning! *A FORECAST FIRST ALERT IS IN EFFECT TONIGHT FOR POSSIBLE SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS* Today will be a mostly sunny and hot day with just a chance of an afternoon isolated thunderstorm. Temperatures will rise into the upper 80’s. The heat index will remain in the lower...
The Americans defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, but the mood was dampened a little when striker Folarin Balogun received a red card in the second half.
Risks grow when frail patients try to get up from bed, struggle with confusion or feel disorienting side effects of multiple prescription drugs.
With the Dylan Larkin drama lurking in the background, it seems as if the Wild’s early plan is to get younger.
Zuccarello was Kirill Kaprizov’s wingman in Minnesota, but now heads to the West Coast on a deal that could be worth $6 million.
Minimum wage rates in St. Paul increased on July 1 for small and micro businesses.
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } St. Paul’s new minimum wage for small businesses is helping workers, posing challenges for owners The...
Sweeping changes to federal student loans are now in effect, bringing new borrowing caps and fewer repayment choices for students and families.
Taj Bradley struck out 11 to tie his career high, Josh Bell, Kody Clemens and Luke Keaschall homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 8-3 on Wednesday night. Bradley (7-3) allowed a run and four hits and walked four in five innings. After Jose Altuve scored from third base when ...
There’s a new giant in town, and it’s turning heads and bringing the world to Luverne.
Marisa Simonetti, a political candidate currently running for the U.S. Senate, who tossed a tarantula toward a tenant, was sentenced on Tuesday. Court documents show Simonetti was sentenced to 90 days in the Hennepin County Workhouse, but is eligible for work release as soon as she begins serv...
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } St. Paul School Board member faces backlash over comments on Minnehaha Dog Park debate An elected St....
A man has been charged with murder after he allegedly cut the throat of another at a Cold Spring group home last weekend.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round. Tillman delivered the goal of his life, and one of...
Synthetic biologist Kate Adamala said the discovery is a ‘holy grail’ in engineering biology because engineered cells could one day be used to make fuel without petrochemicals or medicines that overcome disease.
A Fairmont police officer is facing numerous charges after allegedly sexually assaulting his wife and threatening to kill her. Charging documents show Dustin Wade Schwebke, 44, has been accused of felony third-degree criminal sexual conduct, terroristic threats, tampering with a witness and a ...
The Wild did not make free agent forward Mats Zuccarello an offer to return. He quickly agreed to a 1-year deal with the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, the first day of free agency. The contract is worth a guaranteed $1 million, with another $5.5 million achieve in incentives. He’ll make $5 m...
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A new chief federal judge has been named for the District of Minnesota. Eric C. Tostrud began serving in the role on Wednesday after former Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz stepped down Tuesday following four years of service. Chief Judge Tostrud was nominated to the federal bench by Preside...
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Fort Snelling: A place where stories live on As America approaches its 250th birthday, 5 EYEWITNESS N...
Minnesota’s new law aimed at adding warning label pop-ups to social media platforms is on hold as legal battles play out.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says this office will be suspending the Conviction Review Unit (CRU) after the federal government would not renew the grant for the program. Ellison says that they can’t make it financially work to fund the program with the office’s current budget const...
The Department of Homeland Security condemned Gov. Tim Walz and other state leaders after they pardoned Tou Lue Vang, a man from Laos who had been convicted in 2006 of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a 10-year-old girl.
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Funding for potential fraud fix The state of Minnesota is on the clock with part of its effort to com...
The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter.
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Cannabis curriculum coming to classrooms Minnesota school districts are heading into summer with a ne...
FBI officials say some of the ransom notes received in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has been determined to be "extortion attempts without legitimacy," while noting that other ransom demands received may potentially be legitimate.
NEW YORK (AP) — Malik Beasley’s lawyer said the indicted former NBA star “wants to move on with his life” after pleading not guilty Wednesday to charges that he altered his play in certain games in 2024 to enrich sports bettors and ease his own debts. Beasley, the latest big name caught up in a s...
Hollywood director Carl Rinsch will serve time in prison after being convicted of conning Netflix out of $11 million for a sci-fi show he never finished.
Thousands of Minnesota Medicaid providers are still stuck in purgatory because of the rapid revalidation process the state had to carry out this year.
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