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Coldest-ever in Minnesota? 30 years later, Tower and Embarrass still talk about who holds the crown

Coldest-ever in Minnesota? 30 years later, Tower and Embarrass still talk about who holds the crown

On Feb. 2, 1996, the town of Tower hit minus 60 degrees, Minnesota’s coldest-ever recorded temperature. But nearby Embarrass still believes it’s the state’s true cold spot and would have won the day 30 years ago if it weren’t for a thermometer malfunction.
by Dan Kraker

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2 CBP agents identified in Alex Pretti shooting

2 CBP agents identified in Alex Pretti shooting

The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.

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Wild beat Oilers 7-3, Hughes sets franchise record

Wild beat Oilers 7-3, Hughes sets franchise record

Quinn Hughes had a goal and an assist to set a franchise record for defensemen by extending his point streak to eight games in the Minnesota Wild's 7-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.
by The Associated Press

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Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle lead Timberwolves to a 131-114 victory over the Grizzlies

Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle lead Timberwolves to a 131-114 victory over the Grizzlies

Anthony Edwards scored 33 points, Julius Randle added 27 points and seven assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves won their fourth straight, 131-114 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.
by The Associated Press

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Pine County Courthouse welcomes Mille Lacs Band flags with ceremony, recognizing collaboration

Pine County Courthouse welcomes Mille Lacs Band flags with ceremony, recognizing collaboration

A ceremony was held Friday morning with drums and song to welcome flags representing the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe into the Pine County Courthouse. Since 2012, the county and tribal nation have had government-to-government collaboration.
by Chandra Colvin

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Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have landed back in Minnesota following a judge's order

Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have landed back in Minnesota following a judge's order

Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old whose detention by ICE sparked national fervor, returned home to Minnesota with his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, Sunday morning after a judge ordered their release.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota citizens detained by ICE are left rattled, even weeks later

Minnesota citizens detained by ICE are left rattled, even weeks later

The number of immigration agents in Minnesota may be reduced, but they'll leave leave behind a changed community, including many U.S. citizens questioned and detained in recent weeks.
by Meg Anderson

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Minnesota precinct caucuses offer first venue for voters in chock-full 2026 campaign

Minnesota precinct caucuses offer first venue for voters in chock-full 2026 campaign

Voters get their first chance to help shape key Minnesota political races at Feb. 3 precinct caucuses. The neighborhood gatherings come as top races see churn and an immigration operation has heightened tensions. 
by Brian Bakst, Dana Ferguson and Nicole Ki

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Invasive, tree-killing emerald ash borer confirmed in Fargo

Invasive, tree-killing emerald ash borer confirmed in Fargo

The Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive insect responsible for killing millions of trees across the country, has been spotted in Fargo for the first time. In preparation, city officials have been diversifying the kinds of trees planted in the city. They also hope the recent bitter cold temperatures may slow the insects’ spread.
by Noah Bloch

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