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Numerous tornadoes touch down in SE Minnesota, temporary shelter established
2+ day, 11+ hour 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
4+ week, 2+ day 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
6+ mon, 6+ day 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
8+ 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
8+ 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
8+ 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…...
Minnesota leads $4. 2 M settlement with Wise for money laundering issues
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (150+ words) Investigators say Wise failed to meet U. S. legal standards under the Bank Secrecy Act, lacking effective systems to detect and prevent money laundering. More From KIMT News 3 RPS study sessions takes a look at school resource officers Outdoor rinks to soon…...
Minnesota ramps up Operation Dry Water to combat drunk boating
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (169+ words) ST. PAUL, Minn. " As Minnesotans prepare for a bustling Fourth of July weekend on the lakes and rivers, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officers will be out in force. Their mission is to ensure safety as part…...
Air quality alert: Smoke from Canada hits central and southern Minnesota
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (101+ words) The air quality index has reached the orange category, signaling potential health risks for those with heart and lung conditions, children, and older adults. Image from the Minnesota Polllution Control Agency. More From KIMT News 3 Old rail bridge over Cedar…...
New first-of-its-kind garden at Minnesota Zoo aims to help pollinators thrive
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (369+ words) APPLE VALLEY, Minnesota (WCCO) -- Minnesota is home to thousands of pollinators, but they face challenges like habitat loss, pesticides and climate change. Now, a new first-of-its-kind pollinator garden aims to help pollinators thrive. Outside the Hanifl Nature Center at the…...