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Stories from March 14, 2026

Walz activates National Guard ahead of major Minnesota snowstorm

Gov. Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard as the National Weather Service warned a major winter storm could bring up to two feet of snow to parts of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities.
by Seth Richardson

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Blizzard warnings upgraded as major snowstorm targets the Twin Cities

Blizzard warnings upgraded as major snowstorm targets the Twin Cities

A powerful winter storm is set to slam the Twin Cities this weekend, prompting blizzard warnings for parts of central and southern Minnesota as heavy snow and wind gusts over 50 mph threaten dangerous travel.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Trump's war with Iran is angering some swing voters who want money spent at home

Trump's war with Iran is angering some swing voters who want money spent at home

Swing voters who helped reelect President Trump in 2024 don't support his decision to go to war in Iran and instead want to see U.S. tax dollars spent tackling economic pressures facing Americans.
by Ashley Lopez

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Powerful winter storm to slam Upper Midwest with heavy snow and blizzard conditions

Powerful winter storm to slam Upper Midwest with heavy snow and blizzard conditions

A powerful late-season winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, dangerous winds and near-blizzard conditions to parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin this weekend, with travel becoming nearly impossible on Sunday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Mayor Her explains rejection of independent investigation after journalists injured

Mayor Her explains rejection of independent investigation after journalists injured

St. Paul Mayor Kaoly Her denies request for independent probe into violent police response that injured three journalists during a November ICE arrest, saying an internal investigation should finish first.
by Regina Medina

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Mayo Clinic performed record number of solid organ transplants in 2025

Mayo Clinic performed record number of solid organ transplants in 2025

Mayo performed more solid organ transplants last year than ever before. The clinic and hospital system credits its commitment to research and new technology and the generosity of its organ donors.
by Molly Castle Work

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New solar co-op program launches in northcentral MN as bulwark against energy utilities

New solar co-op program launches in northcentral MN as bulwark against energy utilities

Solar United Neighbors has helped launch nearly 30 solar co-ops throughout Minnesota since 2018. Now, the national nonprofit announced it has extended that, to include the first-ever solar co-op program in northcentral Minnesota. 
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Lady Tremaine’ by Rachel Hochhauser 

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Lady Tremaine’ by Rachel Hochhauser 

Sarah DiMaria of Cavalier House Books in Denham Springs, Louisiana, recommends Rachel Hochhauser’s debut “Lady Tremaine.”
by Emily Bright

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Fertilizer inventory holds steady, but Minn. farmers still fear price shocks from war in Iran

Fertilizer inventory holds steady, but Minn. farmers still fear price shocks from war in Iran

Nationwide price increases for fuel and fertilizer come as farmers prepare to plant their crops. Minnesota Farm Bureau leadership says farmers can’t afford to cut down on the use of either commodity.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Former Del Monte plant in Sleepy Eye sells for $600,000

Former Del Monte plant in Sleepy Eye sells for $600,000

Sleepy Eye Public Utilities bought the 215,000-square-foot facility for $600,000, said Mike Hardin, director of public utilities for the city of about 3,500 residents.
by Hannah Yang

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For Sale: Redwood County offers up historic bridge for only $1 but buyer will have to move it

For Sale: Redwood County offers up historic bridge for only $1 but buyer will have to move it

Redwood County in southern Minnesota is looking for someone to take a historic bridge off of their hands for just $1. The new owner would be responsible for repairing and relocating the bridge elsewhere. The Gold Mine Bridge gets its name from a nearby failed gold mining operation in the 1890s.
by Noah Bloch

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En el centro de Minnesota, una familia que teme ser deportada se esconde del ICE

En el centro de Minnesota, una familia que teme ser deportada se esconde del ICE

El número de agentes federales de inmigración en Minnesota ha disminuido en las últimas semanas, pero muchos inmigrantes siguen viviendo con el temor a la Oficina de Inmigración y Aduanas de Estados Unidos. Una familia de Cold Spring es una de las muchas cuyas vidas se vieron trastornadas por la oleada de redadas y que aún no han regresado a la normalidad.
by Kirsti Marohn and Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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