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Miss Minnesota and Miss Minnesota Teen are crowned for 2026
12+ hour, 15+ min ago (339+ words) WELCH, Minn. " Anna Brennan was crowned Miss Minnesota 2026 on Friday evening at Treasure Island Resort & Casino. Brennan, who competed as Miss Twin Cities, won a $10, 000 educational scholarship and will represent Minnesota at the 2027 Miss America competition. She is a journalism…...
Part-time Chatfield officer faces DWI charges in Bloomington
3+ week, 5+ day ago (162+ words) Charges have been filed against a part-time Chatfield police officer arrested for a suspected DWI crash in Bloomington, according to court documents. BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (KIMT) " A part-time Chatfield police officer faces charges after allegedly crashing his car while driving under…...
NWS releases preliminary damage surveys: Tornadoes touch down in SE Minnesota
2+ mon, 18+ hour ago (359+ words) (KIMT) -- Teams from the National Weather Service (NWS) in La Crosse have released preliminary damage survey results following a significant tornado outbreak on Friday, April 17 across the Upper Midwest. Of the multiple locations surveyed for damage, the NWS confirmed seven…...
NWS releases preliminary damage surveys: Multiple tornado touchdowns in SE Minnesota
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (337+ words) Teams from the National Weather Service in La Crosse have released preliminary damage survey results following a significant tornado outbreak on Friday, April 17, across the Upper Midwest. Of the multiple locations surveyed for damage, the NWS confirmed seven tornadoes touched…...
Numerous tornadoes touch down in SE Minnesota, temporary shelter established
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (154+ words) OLMSTED COUNTY, Minn. (KIMT) -- Damage has been observed in locations of southeast Olmsted County, including near Marion, MN and SE Rochester, MN. If you are beginning the process of cleaning up, wear boots, jeans, and gloves to prevent cuts and…...
Minnesota pandemic fraud: Five more plead guilty in Feeding Our Future case
3+ mon, 7+ hour ago (266+ words) MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. " Five more individuals have pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with the Feeding Our Future scheme. U. S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen says this investigation has led to 63 convictions, marking it as the largest fraud probe in recent history by…...
Minnesota Sheriffs respond to BCA breathalyzer investigation
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (253+ words) The Winona County Sheriff's Office says it is making changes after a breathalyzer error. ROCHESTER, Minn. - The Olmsted and Winona County Sheriff's Office's are re-evaluating breathalyzer testing using Datamaster devices following an investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension....
Floating classroom docks in Minnesota, offering free workshops
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (224+ words) The Living Lands & Waters nonprofit that has been traveling the Mississippi River has now parked its classroom barge in St. Paul, Minnesota, offering free river workshops for high school students. ST. PAUL, Minnesota (WCCO) -- A nonprofit river clean-up and conservation…...
Annual Nutrition Conference highlights USDA guidelines, free meals, and more for Minnesota students
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (188+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. " More than 500 school nutrition professionals are gathering for the Minnesota School Nutrition Association's (MSNA) 68th Annual Conference from August 3-6, 2025, at the Mayo Civic Center. This event, the largest of its kind in the Midwest, provides a platform for networking,…...
Real ID applications in Minnesota taking over 3 months to process, state says
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (294+ words) Flyers navigating security at the Rochester TSA checkpoint after the adoption of REAL ID on May 7, 2025. Minnesota (WCCO) -- The highly publicized Real ID deadline has passed, but the system is stuck in Minnesota, and for thousands of residents, the wait…...