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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...

Funeral Services Today (Monday) for Longtime Buffalo Resident, Former Businessman, Bill Schmidt

Friends, family and longtime customers will remember a longtime Buffalo resident and former businessman at funeral services today (Monday). William “Bill” “Sonny” Schmidt passed away...

Work to Begin Today (Monday) at CSAH 35 / CSAH 8 Intersection

The Wright County Highway Department reminds motorists that beginning today (Monday), the intersection of CSAH 35 and CSAH 8 will be closed to begin...

Avian Influenza Hits Three More MN Farms

Three additional turkey operations in Minnesota have been hit with bird flu. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health says outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza...

Continuing U-S Government Shut Down Halts New Snap Applications in MN

Another direct result of the on-going federal government shutdown is that Minnesota is forced to halt new food assistance applications. MNN's Tasha Redel reports......

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