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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.

Minnesota March 22, 2023

Police cite R. Kelly lyrics after hordes of men duped by phony prostitution ad

The Bloomington Police Department in Minnesota arrested 23 men who responded to a phony prostitution ad, and warned the suspects with lyrics from an R. Kelly song.

Minnesota March 22, 2023

Gruesome discovery made along Minnesota lake shore, police have 'person of interest'

Less than 24 hours after a Minnesota highway crew found human remains in a tote along Mille Lacs Lake, police said they have one person in custody.

Minnesota March 22, 2023

Supporters of paid family and medical leave system in Minnesota rally at state Capitol

Minnesota residents that want to create a paid family and medical leave system in the state rallied at the state's Capitol on Tuesday, Democratic Gov. Tim Walz spoke to the supporters.

Minnesota March 22, 2023

Minnesota budget targets add up to nearly $17.9 billion in new spending, includes $3 billion for tax cuts

Minnesota's budget targets for this year includes three billion dollars for tax cuts. The total broad budget targets add up to nearly $17.9 billion in new spending.

Minnesota March 22, 2023

Lead prosecutor who helped convict Derek Chauvin of murder appointed judge in Hennepin County

Matthew Frank, a lead judge who helped convict Derek Chauvin of murder, has been appointed as a judge. Frank is the second member of the Chauvin prosecuting team to become a judge.

OUTNUMBERED March 21, 2023

USA Today gives 'Woman of the Year' honor to transgender state lawmaker

"Outnumbered" panelists said Minnesota State Rep. Leigh Finke's placement on the list detracts from the other accomplished women who were honored.

Minnesota March 21, 2023

Minnesota moves to fortify status as refuge for people seeking abortions

Minnesota's House passed a bill that will make Minnesota a refugee for patients from restrictive states seeking abortions. The bill will also protect providers who serve the patients.

Minnesota March 20, 2023

Minnesota Republican donor, charged with sex trafficking minors, to go on trial

Anton 'Tony' Lazzaro, a well-connected Republican from Minnesota, is facing federal charges of sex trafficking minors. Lazzaro claims the government targeted him for political reasons.

Media March 19, 2023

Anti-capitalist teacher promotes anarchy, 'loves' when students have 'no respect for authority'

Minnesota science teacher, Mandi Jung praises the idea of having no respect for authority while promoting anti-capitalist perspectives.

Minnesota March 17, 2023

Disgraced ex-Minneapolis cop Chauvin pleads guilty in tax evasion case

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, currently serving an over two-decade sentence for the killing of George Floyd, has pleaded guilty to two tax evasion counts.

Minnesota March 17, 2023

Minnesota regulators monitor 400,000-gallon radioactive water leak cleanup

Minnesota regulators said that they are monitoring cleanup efforts by utility Xcel Energy following a leak of 400,000 gallons of radioactive water from its nuclear power plant.

US March 17, 2023

Minnesota elementary school music teacher claims 'the goal' is to confuse students about gender: video

Social media is abuzz with reactions to a viral video of an elementary school teacher explaining that "the goal" of their self-presentation is to confuse children about gender.

Minnesota March 16, 2023

Minnesota cop bitten by K-9 sues sheriff's deputy

Champlin, Minnesota, police officer Daniel Irish is suing a Hennepin County sheriff's deputy after being bitten by his K-9 following a vehicle pursuit.

POLITICS March 16, 2023

Minnesota Lt. Gov. ripped for saying parents must ‘believe’ when kids ‘tell us who they are’

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a Democrat, argued parents must "believe" their children when they "tell us who they are" in a now-viral clip.

Minnesota March 15, 2023

Minnesota bill that would make breakfast, lunch free for students approved by state Senate

A bill to give Minnesota students free lunch and breakfast was approved by the state Senate. The program is expected to cost the state $400 million in a two-year period.

Minnesota March 15, 2023

Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic announces she has cancer

Kari Dziedzic, the Senate majority leader of Minnesota, announced that she has cancer. She says she had a successful surgery and a cancerous tumor was removed.

Minnesota March 14, 2023

Roof of Minnesota shopping mall collapses under heavy snow

The roof at Duluth, Minnesota's Miller Hall Mall partially collapsed under the weight of several inches of snow Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported.

Minnesota March 14, 2023

Feds drop death penalty push for Minnesota man convicted of college student's 2003 murder

North Dakota U.S. Attorney Mac Schneider dropped his effort to seek the death penalty for Alfonso Rodriguez Jr., who in 2003 kidnapped and killed college student Dru Sjodin.

Minnesota March 14, 2023

Legal immigrant who served in Iraq enraged after state allows driver's licenses for illegal immigrants

Somali-born Army veteran argues Minnesota's new law allowing driver's licenses for illegal immigrants is "absolutely outrageous" after she waited years to obtain hers.

Minnesota March 13, 2023

10 charged in scheme to defraud food program for low-income children in Minnesota

Ten more people have been charged for their roles in a scheme which defrauded a federal program to provide low-income children food; more than $250 million was stolen.

CRIME March 11, 2023

Minnesota dad uses moose antler to kill sex offender he claims was stalking daughter, police say

Levi Axtell allegedly killed Lawrence Scully in a brutal Minnesota assault and "finished him off" with moose antlers, according to criminal complaint

Minnesota March 11, 2023

Why Minnesota is among the few states taxing Social Security income

Minnesota's controversial tax on Social Security income has long been a point of contention among Republicans and even some Democrats in the state.