Walz Tweaks Budget Plan to Reflect Slower Economic Growth
Gov. Tim Walz has announced a series of tweaks to his budget proposal to reflect projected slower economic growth.
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Moorhead Joins Neighboring Fargo in Stating Flood Emergency
The Minnesota city of Moorhead has joined neighboring Fargo, North Dakota, in declaring a flood emergency along the river that separates the cities.
5th Defendant Convicted in Duluth Slaying
A Duluth man who is the fifth and final defendant in the shooting death of a university student has been found guilty of aiding an offender.
Unemployment Inches Up In February In Minnesota
Minnesota's unemployment rate increased slightly in February for the second consecutive month as brutal winter weather idled more than 6,000 construction workers.
Three People Hurt in Crash in Meeker County
Three people were hurt in a three-vehicle crash in Meeker County Thursday. The incident happened just before 2:00 p.m. on Highway 15, north of 353rd Street in Kingston Township.
Legislative Panel Takes up Walz Transportation Plan
The Minnesota Legislature has begun work in earnest on Gov. Tim Walz's transportation plan, including his disputed proposal to raise the state's gasoline tax by 20 cents.
Omar Rallies Support for Bill Banning Gay Conversion Therapy
Rep. Ilhan Omar has rallied LGBTQ youth in support of a Minnesota bill to ban gay conversion therapy for minors or vulnerable adults.
Woman Killed In Crash Days Before Husband’s Funeral
A woman has died in a crash in Crow Wing County just days before her husband's funeral.
St. Paul Bracing for Mississippi River Flooding
St. Paul is bracing for spring flooding as the Mississippi River rises with rapidly melting snow.
Police: Tips Lead to Teen Driver in Fatal St. Paul Hit-Run
St. Paul police say tips from the public have led to a teenage boy as the suspected driver in a fatal hit-and-run crash.