Advocate for disabled sues over electric scooters
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An advocate for people with disabilities is taking the city of Minneapolis and two electric scooter companies to court. Noah McCourt says the electric scooters have made [...]
St. James approved for sewer and water infrastructure funding
The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) recently announced $23.4 million in water infrastructure loans and grants St. James and several other Minnesota cities to improve water infrastructure in those communities. “I am [...]
Bankers survey shows improved rural economy in October
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The latest survey of bankers in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states showed an improved rural economy this month, but the ongoing trade disputes [...]
No prison for officer in fatal citizens academy exercise
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) - A former Florida police officer who accidentally shot and killed a former Minnesota woman during a citizens academy exercise will serve no prison time. Lee [...]
Officials say man who fired at pursuing officers shoots self
LITTLE FALLS, Minn. (AP) - State investigators say a driver who fired at pursuing law enforcement officers in central Minnesota shot himself after crashing his vehicle. The Minnesota Bureau of [...]
Breaking: Missing Mankato Man Found Safe
Update--missing person Harry Miller has been found safe. He was located in Blue Earth County near Gilfillan Lake. Public Safety thanks all who submitted tips or information.
First-Ever Statewide Youth Deer Hunt Underway
The first-ever statewide youth deer hunt is underway. The DNR's Barb Keller says early recruitment is key: "One of the issues we're facing here is that the majority of our [...]
Flu activity picking up
If you haven't already, now is the time to get your flu shot. Over the last reporting week, four people were hospitalized and there were three school outbreaks. The state [...]
Some US farmers get a reprieve at end of challenging year
FARGO, N.D. (AP) - Many farmers in the Midwest and South whose planting this year was besieged by wet weather are getting a reprieve, though a few Northern states have [...]