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Minnesota April 6, 2023

Native American activist Winona LaDuke resigns from executive board of indigenous-led environmental group

Winona LaDuke has resigned from her role on an indigenous-led environmental group. LaDuke is a 63-year-old Native American activist who is a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe.

Minneapolis-St. Paul April 6, 2023

Minnesota AG turns on ally over deal for teens accused of murdering woman in George Floyd-area home invasion

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison criticized Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty's handling of Zaria McKeever's murder case in offering plea deals to two teen alleged killers.

LIFESTYLE April 6, 2023

Jack Carr's take on the late Vince Flynn, born on this day in 1966: Shared 'his gift with the world'

In this third article in a new series for Fox News Digital, bestselling author Jack Carr remembers political thriller writer Vince Flynn, born on this day, April 6, in 1966.

Minnesota April 5, 2023

Pro-life group sues Minneapolis over ordinance against blocking abortion clinic entrances

Pro-Life Action Ministries is suing the city of Minneapolis, claiming an ordinance prohibiting protestors from blocking abortion clinic entrances violates the First Amendment.

Minnesota April 5, 2023

Minneapolis police union boss barred from employment in 3 counties by Floyd settlement

Ex-Minneapolis police union head Bob Kroll is barred from service in three Twin Cities-area counties for a decade, per a settlement over police treatment of George Floyd protestors.

Minnesota April 5, 2023

Bird flu makes first appearance of the year in Minnesota

The Board of Animal Health said the bird flu made its first appearance of the year in Minnesota. The site was quarantined and 114 birds on the land were destroyed.

Minnesota April 4, 2023

14-year-old boy who was rescued from Minnesota sand hole dies

A 14-year-old boy who was rescued from a Minnesota sand hole has died two days after he was flown to a hospital. The boy's death has been ruled an accidental suffocation.

Minnesota April 4, 2023

Minnesota EagleCam shows wind whipping nest out of tree, killing young eagle

Strong winds knocked a nest holding a newly hatched eaglet out of a tree. The eaglet was later found dead on the ground below the nest. Fans of the eagles watched on an EagleCam.

Maine April 3, 2023

Mainers cut out 1,776-foot ice disk in frozen lake, set new world record

Northern Maine Ice Busters volunteers carved a so-called 'ice carousel' measuring nearly six football fields across into Long Lake in Madawaska, setting a new world record.

Media April 3, 2023

Minnesota university president announces retirement following criticism over Muhammad image scandal

Hamline University President Dr. Fayneese Miller announced she will retire following criticism for the way she handled the fallout from a controversial art history lesson.

Winter Storm April 3, 2023

Northern Plains face blizzard warnings as possible ‘biggest snowstorm’ of year bears down

Parts of the Northern Plains could see more than two feet of snow as blizzard warnings are in effect ahead of what is anticipated to be a major snowstorm.

Joe Biden April 3, 2023

Biden jets to Minneapolis for clean energy speech as nation awaits Trump's arrival in New York post-indictment

While former President Trump will travel to New York ahead of his first court appearance over alleged hush money, President Biden will jet to Minneapolis for a clean energy speech.

Second Amendment April 1, 2023

Federal judge strikes down Minnesota law banning 18-20-year-olds from obtaining gun permits

A federal judge in Minnesota has struck down a state law that prohibited adults under 21 from obtaining a license to carry handguns in public, ruling that the law violated the Second Amendment.

Minnesota March 31, 2023

Minneapolis agrees to state-backed policing revamp nearly 3 years after Floyd incident

The Minneapolis City Council on Friday approved a state-backed agreement to overhaul its policing practices in a unanimous vote of 11-0.

Minnesota March 30, 2023

Evacuations complete after Minnesota derailment, ethanol fire

The derailment of a train carrying ethanol and corn syrup in western Minnesota has led to an entire town's evacuation after four cars carrying the highly flammable liquid ruptured.

POLITICS March 30, 2023

Ilhan Omar hit with ethics complaint over alleged abuse of government resources

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is facing an ethics complaint alleging she abused government resources from her use of a TikTok account, which has come under fire for being an alleged Chinese spy app.

Minnesota March 29, 2023

Minneapolis City Council to discuss potential settlement in major Floyd lawsuit

The Minneapolis City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a potential settlement in a suit by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights over George Floyd's police-involved death.

True Crime March 29, 2023

Minnesota mom's murder conviction overturned in death of boyfriend 'she wanted to stop talking'

A Minnesota appeals court has reversed the conviction of a Maple Grove mom who unloaded a handgun into her boyfriend, picked up another and emptied that one.

Iowa March 28, 2023

Pasta product pulled from Midwestern grocery stores over 'undeclared milk'

Iowa-based grocery chain HyVee is recalling its Hamburger Chili Macaroni Skillets from store shelves in eight Midwestern states over "undeclared milk" being included in the product.

Minnesota March 28, 2023

Minnesota man arrested after allegedly running DMT lab out of basement: 'Extremely rare'

Victor Wang, 46, was arrested after law enforcement reportedly found evidence that he was cooking dimethyltryptamine in the basement of his home in Nerstrand, Minnesota.

Minnesota March 28, 2023

Minnesota nuclear power plant leak repaired, will return to service next week

A broken pipe that caused a leak at a Minnesota nuclear power plant has been repaired and the plant is set to return to service next week.

Minnesota March 28, 2023

Minnesota murder suspect allegedly dismembered man, told girlfriend they had to leave ‘due to their mistake’

A Minnesota resident was charged with killing a man, severing his foot and dumping his body in a tote, and the suspect's girlfriend allegedly helped him cover up the crime.

Minnesota March 27, 2023

Six injured after Minnesota parking lot shooting

Police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, are investigating a shooting that left six people injured over the weekend. Police believe incident started as prearranged fight.

Women's Health March 27, 2023

'Pregnancy nose’ has expectant moms going viral on TikTok as medical experts explain the baffling condition

While 'pregnancy nose' trends on TikTok, health experts Dr. Lauren Demosthenes of Babyscripts and Mommy Labor Nurse founder Liesel Teen explain what causes the symptom in pregnant women.

US March 27, 2023

Minnesota attorney warns about 'insidious' bill for 'trans refuge,' says parental rights will be stripped

Minnesota attorney Robert Roby warned that the state's 'trans refuge' bill could allow juvenile courts to strip parents of custody for denying gender-affirming care to kids.

Minnesota March 24, 2023

Minnesota man fatally stabbed wife during Bible study, police claim

St. Paul, Minnesota, police arrested Robert Castillo after he reportedly stabbed his wife to death during a Bible study session at a relative's home.

Minnesota March 24, 2023

Minnesota man fatally stabs wife during Bible study, asks if she’ll be OK: police

Robert Castillo was charged with second-degree murder for allegedly fatally stabbing his estranged wife, Corrina Woodhull, during a Minnesota Bible study.

Minnesota March 24, 2023

Radioactive water leaks from Minnesota plant for 2nd time, no danger to the public

A Minnesota plant had a radioactive water leak for the second time. The plant will now be shut down. The plant's owner says there is no danger to the public.

OPINION March 24, 2023

The moms' guide to parenting trans-questioning kids

The moms' guide to parenting trans-questioning kids. We don’t let minors buy alcohol or cigarettes, why do we let them make lifetime gender decisions?

Minnesota March 23, 2023

Minnesota officials stump for legislative crackdown on 'forever chemicals'

Minnesota environmental and health officials on Thursday urged legislators to regulate nonessential use of "forever chemicals" and allocate $45.6 million toward their management.

Media March 22, 2023

Former DEI official alleges 'anti-black racism' from Black Minneapolis city officials: 'Weapons of Whiteness'

Former equity director of Minneapolis drafted a scathing memo detailing a "toxic" work environment which she blamed on an 'anti-black sentiment' among Black city officials.