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Hugo woman to be sentenced in September after pleading guilty to making threats against Minnesota lawmakers

A Hugo woman will be sentenced in September after pleading guilty to making threats against Minnesota lawmakers, including the top Republican in the Legislature. Threatening voicemails were left for House Speaker Lisa Demuth that insinuated Rachel Welsh would shoot her. The State Patrol investigated the messages, which authorities determined were politically motivated.

Residents are still cleaning up debris and assessing damage after a tornado touched down Monday night north of Detroit Lakes.

A Hennepin County jury Tuesday convicted two men of second-degree murder and other charges in connection with a mass shooting at a downtown Minneapolis bar last fall. Jurors found Arlonzo Williams Jr. guilty of killing 21-year-old DaMarco Fletcher Jr. on the dance floor at Bar Zia in October. The jury also convicted Dantrell Clark on the same charges for helping Williams.

President Donald Trump is facing criticism after posting on Truth Social a video of children at a graduation ceremony at Gateway STEM Academy in Minneapolis, including several girls wearing hijabs. Some Somali Minnesotans and Muslim advocacy groups say the repost singled out Muslim children and has raised concerns about safety.

It’s that time of year when Minnesota drivers must navigate around orange construction barrels, lane closures and detours. But a new report suggests that all this roadwork is paying off.

As e-ride crashes increase around the country, AAA is offering suggestions on how to prevent e-bike and e-scooter crashes.

NWS says Detroit Lakes-area tornado path was seven miles long, with windspeeds of 115 mph

Truth Social post by Trump about St. Paul kindergarteners sparks safety concerns, criticism

With construction season underway, are Minnesota’s roads getting better? Drivers weigh in