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July 29, 2025

Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke for July 29, through Aug. 2, for all of Minnesota

Air quality is expected to reach the red AQI category in west central, east central, central, south central, southeast, north central, northwest, southwest, and northeast Minnesota, which is unhealthy for everyone.   The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota. The alert takes effect 1 p.m. on […]

July 29, 2025

Train Derailment Near Morris

At approximately 4 a.m. CT Tuesday, one locomotive and five cars derailed near Morris, Minnesota, while crews were making repairs to the track due to severe weather in the area. There were no injuries reported and there is no threat to the public. A team is on site working to clear the incident.     […]

July 29, 2025

Governor Walz Activates Minnesota National Guard Following Saint Paul Cyberattack

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today issued an executive order activating cyber protection assets from the Minnesota National Guard in response to a cyberattack on the city of Saint Paul. “We are committed to working alongside the City of Saint Paul to restore cybersecurity as quickly as possible,” said Governor Walz. “The Minnesota National Guard’s cyber forces […]

July 29, 2025

Deer Season Details Available Now and Hunting Licenses on Sale Aug. 1

Hunters in antlerless lottery areas reminded to buy licenses by Sept. 4 Hunters can now review the 2025 Minnesota deer hunting regulations, and deer hunting licenses will be available to purchase starting Friday, Aug. 1. Deer season details for each deer permit area and electronic copies of the 2025 Minnesota hunting regulations are available on […]

July 29, 2025

State Capitol Security Meeting Tuesday in St. Paul

(St. Paul, MN) — Security at the Minnesota State Capitol is the focus of a meeting today (Tues 2pm) in St. Paul. The discussion will include the State Patrol, Department of Public Safety, local law enforcement, and mental health advocates. The meeting comes after a man was removed from the Capitol complex three times. The […]

July 29, 2025

Morris Crazy Days is Wednesday, July 30th

The Crazy Days Medallion Hunt will begin 8 a.m. Wednesday with clues released hourly. The Medallion is hidden in a Morris retailer. Clues will be on retailer’s doors or windows and on the Morris Area Chamber of Commerce’s social media. Winner will get $100 in Chamber cash. The Chamber asks participants to be respectful of […]

July 28, 2025

Air Quality Alert impacts burning permits

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for northern and parts of central Minnesota, effective Tuesday, July 29 at 6 a.m. until Wednesday, July 30, at 11 p.m. To reduce additional air pollutants, burning permits will not be issued or activated in those counties. Campfires are discouraged. For up-to-date information on […]

July 28, 2025

MnDOT, State Patrol reminds WE Fest attendees of parking restrictions and area roadwork

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol are reminding motorists traveling to WE Fest in Detroit Lakes the week of Aug. 4 to be aware of parking restrictions and several road construction projects in the area. Parking restrictions No parking is allowed along Highway 59 prior to noon on […]

July 28, 2025

2 Minnesota Teens Have Died Following Wisconsin Crash

(Learfield News/DeForest, WI) — Two west-central Minnesota teens have died following a head-on crash in Wisconsin. Authorities say 19-year-old Brady Heiling of Clara City passed away Friday after nearly a week in critical care. His passenger, 18-year-old Hallie Helgeson of Montevideo, died shortly after the July 20th crash on I-90 near DeForest. Officers say their […]

July 28, 2025

Severe Storms Bring Strong Winds, Hail, Flooding and Tornado

(Learfield News/Chanhassen, MN) — Many parts of the state are cleaning up after severe thunderstorms rumbled across Minnesota on Sunday. The National Weather Service reports a tornado was spotted south of Appleton near the Minnesota River in Lac qui Parle County. There were wind gusts of 71 miles per hour near De Graff in Swift […]
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