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Ag exports critical to Minnesota in a changing world

Ag exports critical to Minnesota in a changing world

Minnesota's agriculture industry had a record-breaking year for exports last year. The state is a leading producer of many farm commodities like soybeans and corn, and exports to other countries are a key part of the ag economy. A complex web of connections moves those crops around the world.
by Dan Gunderson

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Red flag, expanded gun background checks added to larger public safety bill

Red flag, expanded gun background checks added to larger public safety bill

DFL lawmakers at the Minnesota Capitol Wednesday added two new gun laws to a public safety budget bill, but said they’re still not sure the measures can pass in the closely divided Senate. 
by Dana Ferguson and Brian Bakst

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Higher education budget bill with tuition break headed to Walz

Higher education budget bill with tuition break headed to Walz

The Senate and House have both passed final versions of a higher education funding bill that includes no tuition and fees for students whose families earn less than $80,000 per year. 
by Brian Bakst

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Former MPD officer admits using unnecessary force in 2020 beating of man in custody

Former MPD officer admits using unnecessary force in 2020 beating of man in custody

Justin Stetson pleaded guilty Wednesday to felony and gross misdemeanor charges after punching and kicking Jaleel Stallings during an arrest in 2020. However, the felony will be dropped if he abides by the terms of the plea agreement.
by Matt Sepic

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'Big, bold idea': Duluth hopes to heat homes with wastewater energy

'Big, bold idea': Duluth hopes to heat homes with wastewater energy

Federal funds will help Duluth design a system to use leftover energy from a wastewater treatment plant to heat hundreds of buildings in the burgeoning Lincoln Park neighborhood. One advocate says it could become a national model.
by Dan Kraker

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Sinkhole tourism? Fountain, Minn., sees an opening

Sinkhole tourism? Fountain, Minn., sees an opening

The southeastern Minnesota town has long styled itself as the Sinkhole Capital of the U.S., but the hoped-for economic boost has never materialized. Now, some residents are working to change that.
by Catharine Richert

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As St. Paul preps new gun security law, mayor’s father's story a cautionary tale

As St. Paul preps new gun security law, mayor’s father's story a cautionary tale

With the St. Paul City Council set to vote next week on a new firearms security ordinance backed by Mayor Melvin Carter, the story of his father’s stolen weapon shows the lingering peril of stolen firearms. 
by Tim Nelson

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St. Croix deputy's funeral set for Friday in Hudson

St. Croix deputy's funeral set for Friday in Hudson

The funeral for a St. Croix County Sheriff’s deputy who was fatally shot over the weekend is set for this Friday at Hudson High School. Kaitie Leising, 29, was the fourth law enforcement officer in the region to be killed in the line of duty since April 1.
by Matt Sepic

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'I didn't believe it': Harding High School's Michael Houston on winning teacher of the year

'I didn't believe it': Harding High School's Michael Houston on winning teacher of the year

Michael Houston of Harding High School in St. Paul was named the Minnesota Teacher of the Year for 2023. He chairs the math department and has worked at the east side school for 19 years.
by Tom Crann

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