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Big snows in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (191+ words) Over 20 inches of snow fell in some portions of southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin as of Sunday afternoon, according to National Weather Service reports. Transportation officials warned of worsening conditions with low visibility and snow-covered roadways. Wisconsin snowplow driver Aaron…...
17-year-old arrested in Duluth attempted armed robbery
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (141+ words) Duluth Police say a 17-year-old boy was booked into juvenile detention after an attempted armed robbery Monday. Officers responded to the call around 8 p.m. According to initial information, a man ... 17-year-old arrested in Duluth attempted armed robbery DULUTH, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR)…...
Hortman to lie in state at Minnesota Capital
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (184+ words) Rep. Hortman and Sen. Hoffman, respectively.ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) " Governor Tim Walz announced today that State Representative Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, and their dog Gilbert will lie in State on Friday, June 27th. The Hortman's and Gilbert were killed…...
Minnesota lawmakers pass 7 of 14 bills 12 hours into special session
9+ mon, 6+ day ago (182+ words) ST. PAUL (KVRR) " Minnesota lawmakers are almost 12 hours into their one-day special session to pass 14 budget bills worth $66 billion and have only passed seven so far. One of the most contentious issues was to repeal a 2023 state law that made…...
Wildfire smoke continues to blanket North Dakota, Minnesota
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (132+ words) FARGO (KVRR) " Dense smoke from wildfires in Canada continued to blanket much of North Dakota and Minnesota Monday. The Environmental Protection Agency said some of the worst-quality air in the nation was centered over the Fargo-Moorhead area. The Minnesota Pollution…...
Working Groups Wrap Up Budget Bills Before Special Session is Called in St. Paul
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (184+ words) ST. PAUL (KVRR) " Democrats and Republicans are still hard at work in St. Paul even though the regular session ended at 11:59 p.m. on Monday. They are discussing House and Senate offers on the taxes bill during this working group. Leaders wanted…...
Gov. Walz gives update on state's firefighting efforts in northern Minnesota
10+ mon, 2+ day ago (259+ words) ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) " Gov. Tim Walz is giving us an update on wildfires currently raging in Minnesota. There were 40 wildfires reported Sunday, with another 40 on Monday. Walz has activated the Minnesota National Guard to help combat those fires. Three…...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. And H.H.S. Sued Over Cuts By Minnesota and 17 Other States
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (239+ words) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr./HHSST. PAUL (KVRR) " Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Department of Health and Human Services are being sued by 18 states including Minnesota. Attorney General Keith Ellison says he and attorneys general in 17 other states are suing to…...
Minnesota State Trooper charged with production of child porn
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (168+ words) ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) " A Minnesota state trooper has been charged in federal court with production of child pornography. The U.S. Attorney's Office says Jeremy Plonski was arrested and will remain in custody pending a detention hearing. He was taken to…...
Hallock, Minnesota Murder Victim Identified, Bail Set For Suspect
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (186+ words) HALLOCK, Minn. (KVRR) " The family of Justin Esparza has started a GoFundMe account to bring the murder victim's body back to St. Paul. They say the 43-year-old man was murdered in Hallock, Minnesota on Thursday where he lived alone. 23-year-old…...