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Officials eye winter start date for southern Minnesota bridge destroyed by flood
Almost two years after severe flooding in southern Minnesota destroyed the County Road 9 bridge in Rapidan, Blue Earth County officials said they’re closer to constructing a new bridge, eyeing an early winter start date for building.
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and U.S. Rep. Angie Craig will have their first televised debate Friday night, ahead of the primary election on Aug. 11.
Minnesota celebrates Juneteenth
Events took place across the state, including Grand Rapids, St. Cloud and the Twin Cities.
Some local police have access to an ICE facial recognition app
A document from the Department of Homeland Security outlines plans to issue local police facial recognition technology used by federal immigration agents, a move that will expand the scope of ICE surveillance.
Minnesota muskie plan encourages anglers to track the elusive trophy fish
Private clubs, businesses, researchers and local and tribal governments spent the past three years working with the state developing a long-range plan for muskie, short for muskellunge. It's the first long-term plan since 2008 and runs through 2040.