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Report Zigzag Sawflys After Confirmed Cases In Minnesota
An invasive species has now been confirmed to be found in the state of Minnesota. The species is so new that the Minnesota Department Of Agriculture doesn't fully know the impact it will have on our ecosystem. The invasive zigzag sawfly found in Minnesota The zigzag sawfly was first found in the United States in 2021, and now three years later it has been confirmed to be in Minnesota...
Minnesotan charged with “kingpin statute” for allegedly running “sprawling” Mexican drug trafficking ring
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) — A Twin Cities man and 14 others are charged in connection to what federal law enforcement officials call one of the most sophisticated international drug trafficking operations they’ve ever seen. Clinton James Ward, 45, is facing decades in prison for allegedly running what officials...
Look of the Week: Harris-Walz’s campaign hat says more than you might think
What do sport hunters and fans of breakout queer pop star Chappell Roan have in common? Well, not much, perhaps. But now you can add at least one item to that list: Kamala Harris’ and Tim Walz’s new campaign cap.
Stolen signs in Alexandria lead police to search home, recover 240+ signs
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (FOX 9) - Police investigating stolen signs throughout Douglas County led to the search of a home on Wednesday, and the recovery of more than 200 that they hope can be returned to owners. What we know. On Aug. 7, the Alexandria Police Department executed a search warrant...
Pine County Hosts OCC August 21
Pine County Operation Community Connect is an annual resource fair event for all Pine County residents. The 2024 event has been slated for Wednesday, August 21st and will be held in the Hinckley Finlayson High School at 201 Main Street East in Hinckley, MN. Residents are invited to stop by anytime between 10AM and 2PM to connect with a wide variety of resources.
Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Rolls Out New Law Enforcement Vehicle for Southeast Minnesota
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A new specialized law enforcement vehicle has hit the road in southeast Minnesota. The receiving of the vehicle comes as Minnesota has seen an increase in traffic deaths on the state’s roads. There have been 216 fatalities through July 11 in 2024, which is up...
The Price Of All-You-Can-Drink Milk At The Minnesota State Fair Increasing By 50%
Nearly two million people attend the Minnesota State Fair in a given year, and everyone goes for their own reason. Some love the food, some the exhibits and some folks just go for the S-class people watching experience. Another popular reason to attend the Great Minnesota Get Together is the...
Tim Walz takes his progressive record in Minnesota nationwide
I grew up in Minnesota and used to work for the state GOP. I’m a bit surprised to see Vice President Kamala Harris choose Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) as her running mate. He boasts a progressive record, and a poor one, at that. Plus, she didn’t really need Minnesota’s electoral votes — she had already […]
Worker-owned cooperative movement finds footing in MN
As small-business owners decide to retire or move on, some are helping to fuel the trend of worker-owned cooperatives in Minnesota and elsewhere. These operations are described as businesses owned equally and self-managed by participating employees. A 2021 report found a 30% increase in worker-owned cooperatives in the United States, with nearly a dozen in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
Gunman arrested following standoff while attempting to flee Minneapolis home
MINNEAPOLIS — A potentially violent situation was diffused Wednesday after a gunman fired several shots in a northside Minneapolis neighborhood and then entered an occupied home. Minneapolis police say a 21-year-old man is in custody following the incident, which took place just before 6 p.m. on the 2900 block...
Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Rolls Out New Law Enforcement Vehicle for Southeast Minnesota
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A new specialized law enforcement vehicle has hit the road in southeast Minnesota. The receiving of the vehicle comes as Minnesota has seen an increase in traffic deaths on the state’s roads. There have been 216 fatalities through July 11 in 2024, which is up...
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