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First of Two Political Forums Featuring MN Senate District 29 Candidates Tonight (Wednesday) in Monticello

The first of two special forums featuring the candidates in Minnesota Senate District 29 is planned for tonight (Wednesday) in Monticello. Republican Michael Holmstrom, Jr....

Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Kristin Robbins Builds on Anti-fraud Theme

Maple Grove Republican Kristin Robbins continues to build on an anti-fraud theme for her gubernatorial bid. Representative Robbins unveiled her anti-fraud policy Monday at...

Track Repair to Force Railroad Crossing Closure in Delano Thursday and Friday

A track repair project will mean the closure of a railroad crossing in Delano this week. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad has notified the Wright...

DFL to Rally at Multiple Health Care Facilities Across the State Tuesday

Minnesota DFL'ers have planned up to 20 rallies at various health care facilities across the state for today (Tuesday) in response to what that...

Heating Assistance in Question as U-S Government Shutdown Continues

Departments within the state government are weighing options as the federal government shutdown continues. Lissa Pawlisch with the Division of Energy Resources in the Minnesota...

2025 Marks Worst West Nile Outbreak Since 2003

The number of confirmed West Nile virus cases in 2025 marks Minnesota’s worst outbreak since 2003, when the state recorded 148 cases. Elizabeth Schiffman...

Big Lake Man, St. Cloud Police Officer, Dies From Injuries Sustained in Metro Area Traffic Crash

A Big Lake man died over the weekend from injuries he sustained in an auto crash several days earlier. Officials say 44-year-old Ryan Ebert passed...

Four Injured Including Two Medina Residents in Southern MN Traffic Crash

(file photo) Four people were injured, two critically, in a three-vehicle traffic crash over the weekend in Freeborn County in southern Minnesota. The State Patrol reports...

MNsure Encourages Close Comparisons of Health Plans for 2026

Minnesotans are now able to browse health insurance plans for 2026 at Mnsure.org. Officials say visitors will find free, anonymous estimates for next year’s...

Two Political Forums This Week for MN Senate District 29 Candidates

Two special forums are planned for this week in our area featuring the candidates for the November 4th special election in Minnesota Senate District...

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