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Park Rapids mayor resigns, vacancy declared
The council in the northwestern Minnesota city will likely operate with one less member until November election.
Employee accused of stealing, reselling $40K in outdoor gear, guns from Walker, Minn., store
Prosecutors say Kelsey Marie Rutland used gift cards at Reeds, her former employer, to carry out 40 fraudulent purchases, including 18 firearms.
Coin toss determines winner in tied Mille Lacs County primary ballot recount
There were six other tight races in Minnesota's primary, including a Sunday liquor sale ballot question in Newfolden that passed by just three votes.
Flags at half-staff in Red Lake following death of Hereditary Chief James Loud
Services are being held Wednesday and Thursday.
Recounts called for two primary races in Bemidji and Mille Lacs County
Both recounts are open to the public.
Park Rapids OKs public charter school in local church, will welcome students Sept. 3
First-year enrollment projection is around 85 students.
Cass Lake man charged with killing brother in chokehold on Leech Lake Reservation
"He's already dead," the man reportedly told Leech Lake Tribal Police Officers when they arrived.
In greater Minnesota, annual state aid is often considered 'lifeblood.' So why doesn't everyone get it?
Local government aid (LGA) is largely driven by a city's property tax base. So cities with high tax bases compared to their needs get little to nothing, even in rural Minnesota.
Wildfire smoke sets off air-quality alert for northern Minnesota
Smoky conditions will last until at least Monday.
Former Minnesota GOP Chair Jennifer Carnahan is running for mayor of Nisswa
She moved north two years ago after she was ousted as party chair and entangled in legal troubles.
'A special Minnesota thing': Wild rice harvest season returns
But it's not quite ready. "The manoomin makes its own schedule," said one tribal official.
Becker County man charged with murder, manslaughter in weekend trailer park shooting
He was smoking a cigarette with a woman when a man he didn't know approached the vehicle and allegedly broke the window and struck him.
Minnesota's longest-running art and book festival? It's happening Saturday in Hackensack
The town's population is 10 times greater on Saturday for the Northwoods Art & Book Festival.
Minnesota Court of Appeals: Walker softball coach is protected by immunity in injury lawsuit
A girl sustained a permanent bump on her forehead after a teammate accidentally hit her with a softball bat during practice.
Akeley, Minn., man charged with shooting friend, who was airlifted to Fargo in critical condition
A disagreement over text messages escalated into an altercation and gunfire.
Northern Minnesota man charged with killing neighbor's dog, baiting bear, overkilling deer
His father and two brothers also face charges for killing a wolf and bear.
What happened to all the leeches in Leech Lake?
The bloodsucking invertebrates appear to be on the decline in their namesake lake.
Fond du Lac Band becomes first Minnesota tribe to join legal fight against social media giants
A growing legal battle in Indian Country takes aim at Facebook, Instagram Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube.
Minnesota state bird to get its due at National Loon Center in Crosslake
With groundbreaking expected this fall, millions more in federal funding and community donations are needed.
Duluth woman accused of stealing $1K of gas in drive-offs from stations in Cass County
She was arrested Monday and charged Wednesday, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Watch unicyclists play flaming puck hockey at Unicon in Bemidji
The No. 1 rule? Keep the blazing ball low to the ground to avoid hitting players and spectators.
Black bear busts into Itasca State Park cabin after man leaves bananas out overnight
Note: Never leave a banana on the counter in your cabin. Definitely don't leave out two.
Unicon, the Olympics of unicycling, kicks off in Bemidji
Unicon last took place in Minnesota 30 years ago. Here's what you need to know.
Crookston reels from back-to-back fatal police shootings
Few small towns have had two or more fatal police shootings in the past quarter century, much less 45 days apart by the same officer.
New era of leadership begins for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Virgil Wind is the band's first new chief executive in more than two decades.
The Pequot Lakes bobber water tower was sinking into disrepair. Residents rallied to keep it afloat.
"When people think of Pequot, they think of the bobber."
Crookston officer who killed man in homeless shelter ID'd as same officer who killed man in May
Nick Fladland killed Christopher Ryan Junkin at the Care and Share shelter on June 30. Chief says he was on leave 16 days.
Moorhead couple accused of murder in 3-year-old boy's beating death
The boy was in their care when he suffered injuries caused by an assault, an autopsy revealed.
'Sacred responsibility': After 20 years, Bemidji Veterans Home opens with a long wait list
Some 300 veterans are on the wait-list for the 72-bed care facility.
Nisswa saves its turtle races as pressure grows from new Minnesota law, conservation groups
A new law bans commercial harvesting, trapping of turtles. Beloved turtle races pivot to keep tradition alive.
As murderer sentenced, Brainerd horse trainer remembered for her ethereal spirit
The 2021 case of deadly mistaken identity reached its legal conclusion in Crow Wing County.
Minnesota's most lake-rich county cracks down on large, loud vacation rental homes
Another county tries to balance NIMBYs with VRBOs as neighbors are hoping a new ordinance will bring some reprieve after years of parties, but some vacation homeowners say the regulations are an overreach.
Minnesota has issued 46 Amber Alerts since 2002. All but one child was saved.
Despite its near-perfect success rate, the system constantly seeks ways improve especially within the 11 tribal reservations.
HUD officials visit Bemidji to announce $123 million in funding to address homeless youth nationwide
A $2 million grant is designated to the Northwest Minnesota Foundation in Bemidji to support Indigenous youth experiencing housing instability and homelessness.
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe opens Sweetest Grass cannabis dispensary
It's the third dispensary to open after Minnesota legalized recreational marijuana last year.
Fans remain resolute as a beautiful Wolves season comes to an end
The Timberwolves loss in Game 5 was hard to take for some fans, but most believe it's just the start of more good things to come.
This 85-year-old grandma and longtime Wolves fan keeps hoping for just one more game
The passionate octogenarian cheers on the team from her home in Mankato.
One of America's most celebrated authors distills the joy, pain and miracle of being a Wolves fan
Hanif Abdurraqib describes the romance and ritual of returning to the team he loves despite distance and decades of heartache.
Veterans memorialize fallen comrades at Minnesota's cemeteries
On Memorial Day, people gathered across the state to honor and remember those who served in the armed forces.
Timberwolves 'superfan' Jordan Dye brings his hype and signature style courtside
The owner of a local streetwear clothing line creates following, community at Target Center.
Minnesota BCA identifies Crookston man wielding hatchet when killed by officers
Andrew Scott Dale has no record of mental illness in Minnesota's court system.
Rare photo of 'cryptic' bobcat captivates Minnesota
Wildlife photographer in north-central Minnesota captures the elusive critter that the DNR says is thriving in a changing climate.
Police fatally shoot man who charged at officers with hatchet in Crookston
The man "rapidly approached" the officers, who fired after trying to stop him with less-lethal measures, the police chief said.
New women's shelter to break ground in Bemidji this week
Decades in the making, the new $4.1 million shelter will replace a 46-year-old facility.
Bemidji post office delayed 79,000 pieces of mail, audit finds
Poor management and mountains of Amazon packages are to blame.
Red Lake mom who set off Amber Alert charged in sons' killings
Jennifer Stately is accused of killing her two sons and fleeing with her toddler, subject of the alert.
Hennepin Co. Board OKs Mary Moriarty's request to hire outside lawyers for trooper prosecution
The Hennepin County Board voted 5-1 to approve the request, which was criticized by the trooper's attorney and has an unknown cost.
Supporters, detractors briefly face off as trooper makes court appearance
Ryan Londregan is charged in the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop last summer.
Prosecutor shake-up in Moriarty's office in murder case against trooper Londregan
The lead prosecutor has stepped down as Hennepin County Attorney asks for authority for outside counsel.
Second teen arrested in Nudieland mass shooting that killed 1, injured 6
The arrests come eight months after the shooting at the pop-up punk venue in south Minneapolis.
Teen suspect in Nudieland mass shooting arrested on murder, assault charges
The teen is charged with aiding and abetting murder and six counts of felony assault.
Hopkins parents charged in 9-year-old daughter's asthma death
Charges say the parents ignored their daughter's health concerns and the advice of family and friends to take her to the hospital.
Family of Ricky Cobb II sues Minnesota state troopers in shooting
The lawsuit claims that troopers violated Cobb's civil rights through unreasonable seizure and excessive use of force.
Woman charged after police recover 124 cats from Crystal home
Cat hoarding is common but vet says this is one of the worst cases in the state.
Man, 19, pleads guilty to attempted murder for shooting of Minneapolis police officer
The 19-year-old admitted to firing a dozen shots Aug. 11.
Charges dismissed against man accused of raping 11-year-old girl in Bemidji
"You know something happened to that little girl," prosecutor said. "We just can't charge it."
Man who orchestrated Zaria McKeever's killing by teen brothers pleads guilty to first-degree murder
Erick Haynes will be sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after 30 years.
She was convicted of killing her abusive boyfriend. Now a Maple Grove woman is home awaiting a new trial.
Mom, sentenced to 25 years for murder, gets rare second chance at self-defense claim.
Memo: Use-of-force expert in Minnesota state trooper case gave no final opinion in motorist's fatal shooting
Jeffrey Noble speculated that trooper Ryan Londregan acted as a "reasonable officer" would have to protect his partner, but refrained from offering a final opinion on whether deadly force was necessary.
Teen who killed Zaria McKeever enters guilty plea, will serve 10-year term
He agreed to testify against the man charged with plotting the home invasion.
Red Lake hosts vigils, ceremonies for two young boys killed in house fire
Their mom is charged with abuse, torture, neglect stemming from recent Amber Alert.
After hour of deliberation, jury finds man guilty of double murder in Minneapolis
The victims mothers' rejoiced swift verdicts reached Thursday and praised the work of police and prosecutors.
19-year-old man enters guilty plea in fatal Mall of America shooting
Prosecutors are asking the judge to impose a 30-year sentence
Evidence under debate as Minnesota state trooper charged in motorist's killing appears in court
Trooper Ryan Londregan's attorneys want records from a prosecution expert. Prosecutors say they've handed over all relevant information.
State Patrol trainer says trooper Ryan Londregan followed training in fatal shooting of motorist Ricky Cobb II
The trainer said prosecutors lied and took part of his 37-page interview out of context.
Attorney for family of Ricky Cobb II sent $25M demand letter to state
Bakari Sellers said he plans to file a civil suit on behalf of the family in the coming weeks alleging use of excessive force.
Teen accused in woman's slaying now charged as adult; plea deal on table
The charges stem from a botched break-in at a Brooklyn Park apartment complex in 2022. Attorney General Keith Ellison's office later took over the case from the Hennepin County Attorney.
Red Lake mother charged with torture and abuse of son who was subject of recent Amber Alert
Toddler was covered in open sores and hadn't been bathed in days when located Friday night.
Will Gov. Walz reassign prosecution of trooper Londregan to AG Ellison?
Ellison said his office is studying the situation, which is "up in the air."
Plymouth woman to serve 6 years for aiding the stabbing of her alleged rapist
Her boyfriend has pleaded not guilty to attempted first-degree murder.
State Appeals Court upholds denial of teaching license for ex-officer who killed Philando Castile
Jeronimo Yanez's attorney said the case "is further proof that issues surrounding police are not able to be decided in a fair and unbiased manner in Minnesota."
Defense attorney: Prosecutors ignored expert in state trooper murder case
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty's Office refuted the allegations, saying attorneys for trooper Ryan Londregan "cherry picked" quotes in a motion filed Monday.
'Clarkies' converge in downtown Minneapolis for Big Ten tournament
Fans of star Iowa hoopster Caitlin Clark were well-represented among the downtown crowds gathering for the women's basketball tournament at Target Center.
Bail set at $2 million for Minneapolis man charged in Dinkytown tobacco shop killings
The gunman fired 24 rounds, killing two and wounding a store clerk.
