Popular Dakota County lake to reopen Friday after suspected norovirus outbreakJune 8, 2023 3:00 PMBy Andrew KruegerDakota County park officials say a popular swimming beach will reopen Friday, after a weeklong closure due to a suspected norovirus outbreak.
Winona authorities confirm body found in SE Minnesota is Madeline KingsburyJune 8, 2023 1:22 PMBy Catharine RichertPolice on Wednesday night said Adam Taylor Fravel, 29, the father of Kingsbury’s children, had been arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder in the case.
Vikings to release running back Dalvin Cook for salary cap reasonsJune 8, 2023 12:30 PMBy The Associated PressCook, in just six years with the Vikings, reached third on the franchise all-time rushing list with 5,993 yards. He's fifth in rushing attempts (1,282) and fourth in rushing touchdowns (47).
Father of missing woman's children jailed in Winona County after deputy finds a body June 7, 2023 9:25 PMBy MPR News StaffThe father of Madeline Kingsbury’s children is in custody at the Winona County Detention Center. Authorities in Winona Thursday confirmed a body found in Fillmore County is Kingsbury.
Play13min 00secParty like he's 65: 4-day event honors Prince's birthdayJune 7, 2023 4:06 PMBy MPR News Staff and Nicole JohnsonCelebrate the life and legacy of Prince on what would have been his 65th birthday at Paisley Park's “Celebration 2023.” Explore the significance of the number 7 in his history with live performances, panels and more.
The Twin Cities area has a trash problem, state pollution control agency saysJune 7, 2023 2:45 PMBy Mark ZdechlikThe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says the seven-county metro area needs to do a better job of reducing the amount of waste that's going into landfills.
Play4min 00secChoi: Ending low-level traffic stops hasn't led to more crime in Ramsey Co.June 7, 2023 2:00 PMBy MPR News StaffEnding traffic stops for broken tail lights and similar vehicle violations hasn’t led to more violent crime but has dramatically cut the racial disparities in police stops, John Choi, the county attorney, said Wednesday.
What should a post-2020 downtown Minneapolis look like?June 7, 2023 1:30 PMBy Jon CollinsA working group formed by the mayor issued a report Tuesday on possibilities for Minneapolis’ downtown. The group outlined other ways to draw people back to downtown, including loosening liquor laws to allow open containers outside during events.
Play48min 50secAfter recent mosque attacks, religious and city leaders discuss optionsJune 7, 2023 6:00 AMBy Sarah ThamerVandalism and arson attacks on Minnesota mosques in recent months have some in the Muslim community worried about safety. Religious and city leaders in the Twin Cities gathered Tuesday night to discuss plans to protect houses of worship.
Play4min 18secReport: Removing PFAS from Minnesota wastewater would cost billionsJune 6, 2023 5:50 PMBy Catharine Richert and Kirsti MarohnThe report is indication of the staggering environmental cost of PFAS, a class of human-made chemicals found in a range of consumer products.