Strong to severe storms possible Friday before a cold snap
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Strong storms are possible with even a couple of isolated severe storms ahead of a big cold front. The Storm Prediction Center says there is an enhanced risk (level 3 out of 5) for the southeastern corner of Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin. The national weather service says Friday morning could bring isolated hail and Friday afternoon could bring very large hail and the possibility of tornadoes.
Supporters of Thursday’s U.S. Senate vote to overturn a 20-year mining ban near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are emphasizing that environmental safeguards remain in place. The move reopens the door for projects like Twin Metals’ proposed underground copper-nickel mine near Ely. Opponents of Thursday’s vote say they’ll continue to challenge proposed mines near the BWCA whether at the state level, or through the courts.
Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his family filed a civil lawsuit Thursday against the man charged with shooting them last June. On June 14, 2025, Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were shot multiple times in their home by a man disguised as a police officer. Their daughter, Hope, was home and called 911. Vance Boelter is facing criminal charges for that attack and for the killing of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, that same morning. Boelter has pleaded not guilty.
Minnesota lost thousands of jobs in February, and state officials say federal immigration enforcement actions likely played a significant role.
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As the end of the legislative session approaches, St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is continuing to push lawmakers for help funding renovations at the Grand Casino Arena complex. The ask is for $200 million. That's four times the final amount that St. Paul requested last year when the ask failed to gain traction at the Capitol.
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