Angler Found Dead on Mille Lacs Lake
Officials are investigating after an angler was found dead in his boat on the shore of Mille Lacs Lake. The Mille Lacs County sheriff's office says 59-year-old Daniel Gable, of Hastings, was reported missing by his wife around 11 p.m. [...]
VINE to Host End of Life Presentations
The following upcoming presentations at the VINE Adult Community Center will help people prepare for end of life planning. Both programs are free to VINE members and cost $5 for non-members: Get Your Ducks in a Row: 1-2:30 p.m. [...]
Man fatally shot near where brother was killed 2 years ago
A man fatally shot in north Minneapolis over the weekend lost his brother to gun violence just a block away two years ago. Community members held a vigil Sunday afternoon on a corner near where the brothers were killed to [...]
Top MN officials say wage-theft law will be enforced even for undocumented workers
Minnesota's top elected officials said this week they'll enforce new state law against wage theft by employers, even if the victims are workers not in the U-S legally. State Attorney General Keith Ellison warns employers about the exploitation of [...]
Working Group to Focus on Police-Involved Deadly Force Encounters in Minnesota
Providing an opportunity for law enforcement, the community, and other stakeholders to discuss police-involved deadly force encounters is the goal of a new working group chaired by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington. [...]
Mayo Offering Tips on Hands-Free Law
With the hands-free law going into effect Aug. 1, Mayo Clinic Health System and Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service are reminding the public of the importance of staying focused behind the wheel. “‘Distracted driving’ may include putting on makeup, looking down [...]
DQ Participating in Miracle Treat Day
On Thursday, July 25, DQ West in downtown Mankato is encouraging the local community to purchase a Blizzard to benefit our local Children’s Specialty Clinic on the Wickersham campus. For every Blizzard® Treat sold during the 14th Annual DQ® [...]
Sen. Klobuchar addresses Trump, squad controversy
Minnesota Senator and Democratic candidate for president Amy Klobuchar this morning addressed the recent controversy involving President Trump and the so-called "squad"--including Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar... "The issue is that he has chosen to go after four women, elected members [...]
DNR seeks public’s help in tracking loons with West Nile virus
More loons are getting tested for West Nile Virus this week, after the DNR reports an uptick in dead loons in northeastern Minnesota... "We are asking the public that if they see two or more dead loons on a lake [...]