Minnesota’s drought is hurting farmers. A weekend of rain didn’t change that.
Some areas received nearly 9 inches over the weekend, but officials say ending the state’s worst drought since 2021 will take months of sustained precipitation.
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Molly says enjoy the sunshine and dry conditions while they last
High pressure parked over the Great Lakes region will reinforce ample sunshine and usher in dry air, keeping the rain out of the forecast on this Tuesday. Afternoon highs will climb into the upper 60’s, close to normal for this time of the year. Our dry pattern changes with our n...
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‘Times and needs have evolved’: Ramsey County deputies replace St. Paul police for mayor’s security
Ramsey County deputies will replace St. Paul police in providing security for Mayor Kaohly Her , marking a departure from who typically delivers that service. A Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said the mayor’s office contacted the sheriff’s office about providing secu...
schools
Minnesota Monster: Teacher turned predator targeted more than 120 young boys
The FOX 9 documentary “Minnesota Monster" chronicles the story of a Twin Cities teacher and coach who sexually abused more than 120 young boys, the institutional failures that allowed him to go undetected for years, and never-before-seen video of the routine traffic stop that cra...
safety
Mayor Kaohly Her drops St. Paul police from security detail
The switch to Ramsey County sheriff’s deputies follows tensions amid a monthslong sexual harassment investigation and dispute over her driver’s overtime hours....
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Giants QB Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending knee surgery, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending surgery on his left knee, according to a person with knowledge of the details of the injury . The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the team ha...
safety
Ex-state Sen. Justin Eichorn sentenced to 16 months in prison in child solicitation case
The Grand Rapids Republican was arrested in March 2025.