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kfgo. com > 05/08/2026 > minnesota-legislature-passes-office-of-inspector-general-bill-aimed-at-preventing-fraud

Minnesota Legislature passes office of inspector general bill aimed at preventing fraud

3+ hour, 3+ min ago  (246+ words) ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) " The Minnesota House on Thursday passed bipartisan legislation to create an independent office of inspector general to oversee the state's public dollars and investigate allegations of fraud. "When it comes to fighting fraud there are…...

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kfgo. com > 05/01/2026 > evidence-of-cougar-repopulation-in-minnesota-documented-for-first-time-in-100-years

Evidence of cougar repopulation in Minnesota documented for first time in 100 years

6+ day, 16+ hour ago  (490+ words) For the first time in more than 100 years, evidence of cougars reproducing in Minnesota was documented in video captured by the University of Minnesota's Voyageurs Wolf Project. (Courtesy of the The Voyageurs Wolf Project) ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO/WCCO) " A'cougar…...

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kfgo. com > 04/09/2026 > walz-takes-agenda-to-duluth

Walz takes agenda to Duluth

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (92+ words) Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) AP file DULUTH, Minn. " Gov. Tim Walz travels to Duluth Thursday for the second stop on his statewide infrastructure tour." Walz has proposed a $907 million bonding bill for large projects around the state. Walz will be…...

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kfgo. com > 04/03/2026 > minnesota-cannabis-sales-strong

Minnesota cannabis sales strong

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (259+ words) ST. PAUL, Minn. " Minnesota's legal recreational cannabis market has crossed a major early milestone, with sales now exceeding $50 million, according to state officials. Minnesota cannabis sales strong ST. PAUL, Minn. " Minnesota's legal recreational cannabis market has crossed a major early…...

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kfgo. com > 03/25/2026 > minnesota-rep-kelly-morrison-makes-unannounced-visit-to-texas-ice-facility-and-calls-conditions-horrific

Minnesota Rep. Kelly Morrison makes unannounced visit to Texas ICE facility and calls conditions "horrific

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (680+ words) EL PASO, TEXAS (KFGO/WCCO) " Minnesota 6th District Rep. Kelly Morrison is reporting on conditions inside an immigration facility in Texas, where many of those arrested during Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities are being held. Morrison made an unannounced,…...

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kfgo. com > 03/16/2026 > 1277743

Rural Minnesota suffering dentist shortage

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (241+ words) KFGO Rural Minnesota suffering dentist shortage MINNEAPOLIS (KFGO/MNN) " There's a rural dentist shortage in Minnesota. The University of Minnesota says the shortage demands urgent investment to protect access to care statewide. It's estimated the state loses about 160 dentists to…...

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kfgo. com > 03/16/2026 > minnesota-loses-1300-farms-to-bankruptcy-in-2025

Minnesota loses 1, 300 farms to bankruptcy between 2024 and 2025

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (411+ words) Minnesota lost about 1, 300 farms between 2024 and 2025, reflecting broader financial pressure facing U. S. agriculture, according to new federal data. Minnesota loses 1, 300 farms to bankruptcy between 2024 and 2025 Minnesota lost about 1, 300 farms between 2024 and 2025, reflecting broader financial pressure facing U. S. agriculture, according to new federal…...

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kfgo. com > 02/11/2026 > man-shot-and-killed-after-traffic-stop-in-duluth

Man shot and killed after traffic stop in Duluth

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (119+ words) Duluth shooting scene (Northern News Now) DULUTH, Minn. (NORTHERN NEWS NOW/KDAL) " A man has died after being shot by St. Louis County Sheriff deputies Tuesday night on Grand Avenue in Duluth. According to the sheriff's office, the incident started…...

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kfgo. com > 12/30/2025 > 17-year-old-arrested-in-duluth-attempted-armed-robbery

17-year-old arrested in Duluth attempted armed robbery

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (126+ words) DULUTH, Minn. " Duluth Police say a 17-year-old boy was booked into juvenile detention after an attempted armed robbery Monday. 17-year-old arrested in Duluth attempted armed robbery DULUTH, Minn. " Duluth Police say a 17-year-old boy was booked into juvenile detention after…...

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kfgo. com > 12/22/2025 > ice-agent-shoots-at-illegal-immigrant-in-st-paul

ICE agent shoots at illegal immigrant in St. Paul

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (254+ words) ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO/WCCO) " A federal agent was hit by a vehicle in St. Paul Sunday morning and subsequently fired their weapon, according to police. The St. Paul Police Department said the federal agent suffered injuries that were not…...