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April 29, 2025

Craig Running for U.S. Senate

Rep. Angie Craig today (Tuesday) officially announced she is running for Minnesota’s soon-to-open U.S. Senate seat. The seat is currently held by Sen. Tina Smith, who announced earlier this year she wouldn’t be seeking reelection in the 2026 election. Democrats Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and former state Sen. Melisa López Franzen are also running for […]

April 29, 2025

Storms Bring Heavy Rains, Large Hail and a Tornado to MN

(Learfield News/Chanhassen, MN) — Severe thunderstorms packing heavy rains, damaging winds, large hail, and at least one tornado rumbled across Minnesota Monday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service reports a tornado damaged a farm west of Kenyon in Rice County just before 6 pm. Strong winds destroyed a barn and silo and tipped over […]

April 28, 2025

MN Fugitive Dead After Suicide Attempt in TX

(Learfield News/San Antonio, TX) — Authorities confirm a fugitive from New Auburn, Minnesota is dead from a suicide attempt in San Antonio, Texas. A search for David Powers began after he failed to show up to Washington County court last Monday on kidnapping and rape charges. Despite his absence, the jury found him guilty of […]

April 25, 2025

Suspect in Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO in Federal Court Today

(Learfield News/New York, NY) — The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson of Maple Grove is scheduled to appear in federal court today (Fri) in New York City. Twenty-six-year-old Luigi Mangione is expected to plead not guilty to murder and stalking charges. Mangione was indicted by a federal grand jury last week and […]

April 24, 2025

Walz Delivers 7th State of the State Address

(St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz delivered his seventh State of the State Address Wednesday night from the Minnesota House Chamber. Walz said, ” Our legislature is narrowly divided but I believe we can unify around those ideas: Security, opportunity, freedom. I believe we can continue to make Minnesota the best place to live, […]

April 22, 2025

First Ocean-Going Ship Arrives in Duluth Harbor

(Learfield News/Duluth, MN) — The Duluth Seaway Port Authority has officially welcomed the first ocean-going vessel of the 2025 shipping season. The Federal Nagara passed under the Aerial Lift Bridge around 6 o’clock Monday morning. Officials say the saltie departed Germany in late March, carrying manufactured machinery headed for Duluth and then headed for a […]

April 22, 2025

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Pope Francis

[ST. PAUL, MN] – In accordance with an order signed Monday by President Donald Trump, Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota until sunset on the day of interment, to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis. […]

April 21, 2025

Wild Lose Game One In Vegas

(Minnesota News Network Las Vegas, NV) — Minnesota forward Matt Boldy scored twice but the Wild fell short 4-2 to the Golden Knights in Game One of their best of seven N-H-L opening round series. Kirill Kaprizov set up both goals for Minnesota as Boldy scored the second and third postseason goals of his career. […]

April 21, 2025

Pope Francis Dies

(ABC News) Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for humility and outreach efforts to people of disparate backgrounds and faiths, has died at 88. Francis’ death this morning (Monday) comes after a series of worsening health problems, including a respiratory crisis that left him in critical condition in recent months. The […]

April 18, 2025

Twins In Atlanta This Weekend

(Minnesota News Network-Atlanta, GA) — The Minnesota Twins are on the road this weekend for a three game series against the Atlanta Braves. The Twins were off yesterday as they made their way to Atlanta and went into the trip on a good note. They won just their second series of the season after taking […]

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