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Brainerd man cited for shooting at bear that ‘looked at him’
Minnesota law allows people to kill nuisance bears only in limited circumstances, such as when they’re causing significant property damage or posing an immediate danger to people or animals.
With construction season underway, are Minnesota’s roads getting better? Drivers weigh in
It's that time of year when Minnesota drivers must navigate around orange construction barrels, lane closures and detours. But a new report suggests all this roadwork is paying off and the percentage or roads rated in poor condition is falling.
Truth Social post by Trump about St. Paul kindergartners sparks safety concerns, criticism
Community leaders say President Donald Trump’s Truth Social post with a video of a St. Paul kindergarten graduation ceremony comes amid what they describe as a broader increase in anti-Muslim and anti-Somali rhetoric online and nationally.
Elk River rejects changing rules to allow data centers
The project would be smaller than hyperscale data centers proposed in other Minnesota communities and promises benefits including jobs and property tax revenue. But many Elk River residents have expressed strong opposition.
Manhattan high-rise is still unstable after columns buckle, forcing evacuations
Officials say an under-construction high-rise in Manhattan remains unstable after columns buckled and floors sagged. Officials said Tuesday that the building, a former Pfizer headquarters being converted to luxury apartments, was still moving.