What’s That Green Box On Kwik Trip Buildings in Minnesota?

I was getting some gas at a Kwik Trip in Duluth the other day, and after going into the store and walking back to my car, I was startled by a loud noise coming from somewhere on the building. Being a curious person, I had to figure out what the sound was …

This Fast Food Chain Has One Remaining Location In Minnesota

It seems like every day we hear about a major business or chain closing locations nationwide as our habits have changed quite a bit over the past few years. I was thinking about this recently when I went to the Twin Cities area to see some family. I always …

Our View: Compromise needed ahead of Minnesota's paid-leave law

If the ongoing hubbub in St. Paul over the coming statewide paid-leave workplace mandates sounds familiar, it’s because Duluth went through a similar debate not long ago, about seven years ago. Perhaps you recall “sick and safe time.” Then, like now, few …

One of America's Best Summer Getaways Is in Minnesota

Summer is right around the corner! So close you can practically smell the fair food in the air. And let’s be real, summer was made for exploring. Whether you’re piling into the car for a quick road trip or planning a bigger adventure in another state, the …

Minnesota is Now Losing A Business Name You’ve Known For Years

It's been a familiar brand here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes for over 80 years, but thanks to a recent business deal closing, this name will soon be disappearing from Minnesota. It's not every day that a business that has been around since the 1940s …

Minnesota #DNR Conservation Officer Reports — May 6, 2025

MN DNR Conservation Officer District 1 – Baudette area Last updated: 2025-05-06 CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked turkey hunters and trappers in Roseau and Marshall counties, and sturgeon anglers on the Rainy River and Lake of the Woods. A nuisance-bear …

Minnesota’s Black Bear Range Expanding To New Areas Of State

Black bears are being encountered more in new places in Minnesota. Most of the black bears in the state are in the northern third, but the DNR is starting to see a shift. They need your help to track the patterns. How many black bears are in Minnesota? The …

Drunk, unlicensed driver who fatally hit University of Minnesota student gets prison term

A Minneapolis man has been sent to prison for being drunk and driving without a license when he sped into an intersection, killed a University of Minnesota student in a crosswalk near campus and drove off.Ali Abas Samator, 31, was sentenced in Hennepin …

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DOJ Opens Probe Into Minnesota Attorney Who Refused To Charge Tesla Vandal With Felonies

The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into a Minnesota county prosecutor’s office amid concerns that a policy involving the consideration of defendants’ race in plea deal negotiations may violate constitutional protections. In a letter to …