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Greater Minnesota

Police fatally shoot man in Virginia, Minn.

Police fatally shoot man in Virginia, Minn.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the shooting.
by MPR News Staff

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85 years after he left home, WWII Medal of Honor recipient will be buried in New Ulm

85 years after he left home, WWII Medal of Honor recipient will be buried in New Ulm

Exactly 85 years since Captain Willibald C. Bianchi left his hometown of New Ulm in 1941, the World War II Medal of Honor recipient's remains have finally returned home to his family. On Saturday, he’ll be buried with full military honors with his family by his side.
by Hannah Yang

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For some in St. Cloud’s Somali community, stress from ICE surge strained mental health

For some in St. Cloud’s Somali community, stress from ICE surge strained mental health

ICE agents arresting and detaining immigrants in St. Cloud earlier this year brought intense fear and anxiety to the Somali community that lasted for months. Some are still feeling the effects.
by Kirsti Marohn

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City of Monticello sets stage for allowing data centers, with restrictions

City of Monticello sets stage for allowing data centers, with restrictions

The ordinance includes new restrictions for large data centers, which city officials say are aimed at reducing negative impacts on people living nearby. The ordinance also ensures Monticello residents don’t bear any financial costs.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Trump ends ban on mining near the Boundary Waters

Trump ends ban on mining near the Boundary Waters

President Trump has signed into law a resolution that ends a 20-year mining moratorium on about 350 square miles of federal land just south of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
by Dan Kraker

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Researchers perplexed by growing numbers of 'zombie' fish deep in Lake Superior

Researchers perplexed by growing numbers of 'zombie' fish deep in Lake Superior

Scientists have discovered a growing number of emaciated lake trout deep in Lake Superior, about half their normal body weight. They’re racing to learn what’s behind the phenomenon.
by Dan Kraker

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As 2 in 5 college students experience food insecurity, more of them rely on food pantries

As 2 in 5 college students experience food insecurity, more of them rely on food pantries

2 in 5 college students are experiencing food insecurity across the country. In Minnesota, the demand for access to free healthy foods continues to rise as higher grocery prices mean more students need to rely on food aid to stay in school.
by Hannah Yang

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Minnesota educators fight for a way to lower skyrocketing health insurance costs

Minnesota educators fight for a way to lower skyrocketing health insurance costs

As health insurance premiums continue to rise, Minnesota school districts — especially small, rural ones — struggle to find good, affordable health care coverage for their staff. Minnesota educators across the state want to be able to band together for better coverage and bargaining power in the marketplace.
by Molly Castle Work

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‘Houses are just gone’: Stewartville, Marion Township clean up after Friday’s tornadoes

‘Houses are just gone’: Stewartville, Marion Township clean up after Friday’s tornadoes

Clean up efforts are underway in parts of Rochester, Stewartville and other communities in SE Minnesota after tornados swept through the region Friday afternoon. Olmsted County’s sheriff says at least 60 to 70 homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed.
by Molly Castle Work

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