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Great Lakes shipping season starts up again in Duluth port
The Soo Locks, which connect Lake Superior to the lower Great Lakes, open at 12:01 a.m. on March 25, signaling the start of another shipping season on the lakes.
Minnesota sues feds for evidence in ICE shootings
The state claims in the lawsuit that federal officials have repeatedly declined to share evidence in these shootings and ignored their requests.
Trump delivers farmers another financial blow with Iran war
Some of President Donald Trump's policies, the latest being the war in Iran, are testing his support among farmers who are being burdened with higher costs.
Fire officials in White Bear Lake say they do not suspect arson in the house fire over the weekend that killed longtime Minnesota hockey reporter Jessi Pierce and her three young children.
St. Cloud City Council nixes resolution affirming broad support of law enforcement
Several council members questioned the intent and timing of the resolution. St. Cloud saw a large U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence in recent months, and some residents have spoken out about being targeted and detained by ICE.
Medicare billing snafu brings new financial woes to Minnesota rural hospitals
An updated Medicare software system is holding up millions of dollars in payments to rural hospitals already struggling to pay the bills. Some hospital officials warn the holdup could shut them down in weeks if it’s not resolved soon.