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August 4, 2023

Montana fiancé shoots, kills large black bear found in couple's living room '5 feet away'

After a Montana fiancé found a large black bear in his living room, he shot and killed the beast who had entered the couple's rural home through a screen window.

August 4, 2023

Minnesota construction worker struck by orange traffic barrel sent flying by passing motorist

The worker was setting up barrels to close a lane on Highway 36 in Oakdale, Minnesota when a reckless driver plowed into the barrels, sending one of them into the worker.

August 3, 2023

North Dakota lawmakers scramble to mirror Minnesota tuition program in bid to retain student population

North Dakota lawmakers have begun brainstorming potential initiatives to respond to neighboring Minnesota's income-based free tuition program.

August 3, 2023

Minnesota unveils new program to provide 'reparations' to communities over-policed for marijuana offenses

Minnesota unveiled a new initiative that state lawmakers described as reparations for communities affected by the over-policing of marijuana possession.

August 3, 2023

Manhunt underway at Savannah-Hilton Head Airport for escaped Georgia inmate who slipped away from police

Georgia police confirmed that Joseph Baynes escaped Minnesota police custody at the Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport on Thursday afternoon.

August 3, 2023

Relatives of Black man who was killed during traffic stop ask Minnesota governor to fire 3 troopers

The relatives of Ricky Cobb II, a Black man who was killed during a traffic stop, are demanding that the three officers involved in the shooting be fired.

August 3, 2023

MN Supreme Court rules officials improperly granted permits to copper-nickel mine, concealed EPA concerns

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency improperly granted permits to a copper-nickel mine, according to a ruling by the Minnesota Supreme Court.

August 3, 2023

What if the George Floyd narrative is false?

The death of George Floyd here in Minnesota sparked a burst of lawlessness not just in Minneapolis but across the country.

August 2, 2023

Ilhan Omar joins band Marijuana Deathsquads on stage to celebrate Minnesota legalizing cannabis

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., appeared onstage with the musical group Marijuana Deathsquads on Tuesday night for an event celebrating Minnesota legalizing recreational cannabis use.

August 2, 2023

Minnesota police fatally shoot man being detained for allegedly violating a restraining order

Police officers in Minnesota fatally shot a man whom they were trying to detain for allegedly violating a restraining order. The troopers involved have been placed on administrative leave.