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Great Lakes’ at least $7 billion fishing industry may get a reprieve from the great carp invasion after all

Great Lakes’ at least $7 billion fishing industry may get a reprieve from the great carp invasion after all

Government agencies, advocacy groups and others have long debated how to prevent the fish from reaching the Great Lakes, where scientists say they could out-compete native species for food and habitat in waterways.
by The Associated Press

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Rochester NAACP says police misidentified family of child called racial slur in viral video

Rochester NAACP says police misidentified family of child called racial slur in viral video

The Rochester branch of the NAACP started a fundraiser for the family. The organization’s president said Monday that no funds have been disbursed yet and that police have connected him to the affected family.
by Catharine Richert

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Crews continue battling wildfire near Brimson, at least 3 homes and cabins burned

Crews continue battling wildfire near Brimson, at least 3 homes and cabins burned

The Camp House Fire near Brimson has grown to 750 acres as of Monday morning. It was zero-percent contained as crews worked on the ground and from the air to douse the flames. Meanwhile, another large wildfire started Monday just a few miles away.
by Dan Kraker and Andrew Krueger

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May 13 special elections and ballot questions in Minnesota

May 13 special elections and ballot questions in Minnesota

Special elections will be held for races in Orono, Traverse County and Mora schools. Referendums are being held in Slayton and Unorganized Township 63-17 in St. Louis County, as well as school districts in Cedar Mountain, Chisago Lakes, Fulda, Kingsland and Windom.

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5th person dies from blaze that forced residents to jump from Milwaukee apartment building windows

5th person dies from blaze that forced residents to jump from Milwaukee apartment building windows

A fifth person has died following an intense fire that engulfed a four-story Milwaukee apartment building on Mother’s Day. Milwaukee fire officials did not immediately release details Monday about the victim. Further details about the blaze also weren’t released.
by The Associated Press

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The Spirit Tunnel is unapologetic celebrity worship — and extremely fun

The Spirit Tunnel is unapologetic celebrity worship — and extremely fun

Celebrity guests on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” — Michelle Obama, Usher, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tina Knowles to name a few — have all caught a ride through this viral backstage ritual.
by Aisha Harris

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