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Hundreds of DWI cases in doubt after breathalyzer goof

Hundreds of DWI cases in doubt after breathalyzer goof

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has ordered law enforcement agencies statewide to inspect and verify their breathalyzer machines after calibration errors made hundreds of DWI tests inadmissible in court. The agency has also suspended use of the devices until they’re reviewed and will now handle all future maintenance to prevent similar mistakes.
by Matt Sepic

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Vikings welcome McCarthy back to practice but won't commit yet to starting QB this week vs. Eagles

Vikings welcome McCarthy back to practice but won't commit yet to starting QB this week vs. Eagles

The Minnesota Vikings returned from their bye week, not yet ready to rule J.J. McCarthy in or out at quarterback after missing the past three games with a sprained ankle.
by The Associated Press

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New York Times, AP, Newsmax among news outlets who say they won't sign new Pentagon rules

New York Times, AP, Newsmax among news outlets who say they won't sign new Pentagon rules

News organizations including The New York Times, The Associated Press and the conservative Newsmax television network said Monday they will not sign a Defense Department document about its new press rules, making it likely the Trump administration will evict their reporters from the Pentagon.
by The Associated Press

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5 candidates vie for St. Paul mayor

5 candidates vie for St. Paul mayor

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is facing off against four other candidates who want his job. As Carter seeks a third term at the helm of the city, his record is being scrutinized by three candidates who are newcomers to city politics and a state representative who has represented the city since 2019.
by Peter Cox

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Family sues Crow Wing County over 2024 death of man in jail

Family sues Crow Wing County over 2024 death of man in jail

Robert Slaybaugh, 57, was booked into the jail in February 2024 on suspicion of drunk driving. He was later found unresponsive in his cell. The lawsuit claims the county ignored red flags that he was at risk of suicide.
by Kirsti Marohn

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MEA school break crowds take off at MSP, with shutdown looming over air travel

MEA school break crowds take off at MSP, with shutdown looming over air travel

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport expects a surge in travelers during this week’s MEA school break, with Thursday expected to be busiest. While staffing is strong locally, officials say that the ongoing federal government shutdown could cause flight delays nationwide.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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