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A man’s remains were found along I-90 a decade ago. They’ve finally been identified as a WWII veteran

For more than 10 years, authorities in Freeborn County were puzzled as they tried to figure out who was the man whose skeletal remains were found along Interstate 90 near Albert Lea. Now that part of the mystery is solved and DNA testing identified him as a World War II veteran who was born in El Paso, Texas.
by Hannah Yang

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St. Cloud sees surge of drug overdose deaths in 2025

St. Cloud sees surge of drug overdose deaths in 2025

The city numbers follow a statewide trend of rising fatal overdoses, mainly from fentanyl and also methamphetamine.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Commission recommends $11 million for parks and trails projects

Commission recommends $11 million for parks and trails projects

The Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails commission is recommending that the state spend more than $11 million on a dozen projects improving parks and trails around the state.
by Dan Kraker

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Thousands join anti-ICE march, rally for immigrants in Minneapolis

Thousands join anti-ICE march, rally for immigrants in Minneapolis

Demonstrators denounced the surge of immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota this month. A diverse coalition of 46 organizations co-hosted the rally and march, which included indigenous drumming and dance.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Available to download Friday, some Epstein files no longer there Saturday afternoon

Available to download Friday, some Epstein files no longer there Saturday afternoon

An NPR analysis of the Epstein files shows some documents, originally available on Friday, are no longer on the Department of Justice's "Epstein Library" website as the DOJ releases more files.
by Casey Morell

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Anoka-Hennepin district teachers vote to authorize strike

Anoka-Hennepin district teachers vote to authorize strike

The teachers union for Minnesota’s largest school district says its members voted overwhelmingly to authorize a possible strike as they pursue a new contract. The authorization does not mean that a strike will happen.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Minneapolis Sound legend Jellybean Johnson remembered for his music and love

Minneapolis Sound legend Jellybean Johnson remembered for his music and love

After a career spanning over 45 years, Garry George “Jellybean” Johnson was celebrated for his contributions to the music community as a skillful producer, songwriter, guitarist and drummer and to his family and Minneapolis culture.
by Anika Besst and Jacob Aloi

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