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Many Minnesotans don’t value aquatic plants. The state’s lakes are paying a price.
Native aquatic plants help keep lakes healthy, reduce erosion and are a safeguard against invasive species. Yet they get a bad rap as a nuisance, and property owners often remove them with chemicals or machines.
Minnesota farmers ride crop price highs. Could lofty diesel costs hurt profits?
9:00 AMAgricultureCorn and soybeans hit some of the best prices the crops have had in three years. However, as diesel prices jump above $6 a gallon, how vulnerable are farmers' profits?
For those with minds made up, Minnesotans can start casting their midterm ballots Friday
9:00 AMElection 2026Minnesota voters can start casting their ballots in the 2026 midterm election Friday. What do they need to know?
Average price of diesel in Minnesota rises above $6 a gallon
Updated at 1:38 PMBusiness and Economic NewsAAA reported Monday’s average price of diesel in Minnesota was just over $6.07 a gallon — up more than 10 cents a gallon from Sunday, and an increase of 30 cents over the past week.
Florida-based real estate investor buys 2 St. Paul office buildings
9:00 AMSt. Paul NewsFlorida-based real estate investor Jamie Rand now owns four downtown commercial buildings, making him the largest private owner of commercial property in downtown St. Paul.
Federal report finds Rapidan Dam removal will have beneficial effects on Blue Earth River
YesterdayEnvironmental NewsA federal report indicates that removing the partially collapsed Rapidan Dam will have long term beneficial effects on fish and other aquatic life in the Blue Earth River. Severe flooding caused the dam to fail in June of 2024.
U.S. wins fifth straight women’s FIBA World Cup title, beating France 97-79
12:10 PMSportsBreanna Stewart scored 22 points, Jackie Young added 18 and the U.S. beat France 97-79 to win its fifth consecutive women’s FIBA World Cup championship.
U.S. farmers lost conservation experts in Trump's federal cuts. Now they're hurting for help
2 days agoAgricultureThe Natural Resources Conservation Service lost nearly a quarter of its staff nationwide in 2025 after the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal government. Many were local experts that help farmers with soil and water conservation efforts.
In Freeborn County and Albert Lea, aging well is a priority - and a lot of fun
2:42 PMMinnesota's senior population is growing. In Freeborn County, the community is embracing the idea of making it safer and more delightful for older folks to age there.
Music for the Days of Awe: An observance of the Jewish High Holidays
2 days agoAt this time of year, Jews around the world gather together to celebrate new beginnings. YourClassical Host Mindy Ratner guides us in a musical observance of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, known in Hebrew as Yamim Noraim, the Days of Awe. Listen now to “Music for the Days of Awe: An Observance of the Jewish High Holidays.”
Board again denies parole for man convicted in 1970 murder of officer James Sackett Sr.
2 days agoCrime, Law and JusticeMinnesota’s Supervised Release Board has again denied parole to a man convicted in the 1970 ambush murder of St. Paul Police Officer James Sackett Sr. The board’s meeting on Friday marked the fourth time that Ronald Reed, 76, appealed for his release.
Developer withdraws proposed North Loop data center in former Star Tribune printing plant
3 days agoMinneapolis NewsVirginia-based Legacy Investing withdrew from a purchase agreement for a 20-megawatt data center at the former Star Tribune printing facility in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis.
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