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Good wild rice harvest anticipated across Minnesota
Minnesota has more natural wild rice than any other state. Hundreds of people take part in the harvest each fall as a way to earn money or simply fill their pantry.
Severe storms sweep across Minnesota, drop large hail in Twin Cities
A line of severe thunderstorms raked a wide swath of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, early Friday evening — dropping large hail in the heart of the metro and knocking out power to thousands.
Small wildfire near Ely is now fully contained
A small wildfire detected earlier this week in the Superior National Forest southeast of Ely, Minn., is now fully contained.
Boil water advisory issued for city of Brainerd
A boil water advisory is in effect for the city of Brainerd, Minn., after testing found bacterial contamination in the city water system.
Biden vs. Trump rematch doesn’t excite some Minnesotans
As the 2024 campaign begins, some Minnesotans say the prospect of a presidential rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump makes them wish there were alternatives.
Trans pro disc golfer suing sport's top league for discrimination in Minnesota
A professional disc golfer who is a trans woman is suing the sport’s top organization over its gender-based rules for competition. A Minnesota judge cleared the way for Natalie Ryan to play in the state earlier this year.
Minneapolis increases affordable housing funding by $4 million
Mayor Jacob Frey announced Thursday that the city has agreed to give the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) $5 million annually for property improvements and expansions — an increase over current annual amount of $1 million.