Mankato-area sirens working again; faulty phone line caused failed test
Blue Earth County is working on a backup system in case the sirens fail in the future.
'I'm not going to walk away from this': Rochester council member wants her day in court
Molly Dennis and attorneys for the city argued whether her lawsuit against the city should be dismissed in federal court Tuesday.
Feds capture man charged in Minnesota with luring men into sexually exploiting young children
The many incidents involved male and female victims from newborns to 7 years old, according to the charges.
Local
New sober house for veterans in southern Minnesota wants to treat the real issue: PTSD
Organizers say the Bravo Zulu House in Winnebago could kickstart a new nationwide model for recovery.
Local
Austin man sentenced to 32 years for killing woman who was playing with a stun gun
Me'darian L. Mcgruder received 386 months in prison during a sentencing hearing Friday.
Local
Mankato area schedules new siren test Friday after malfunction
Blue Earth County officials say they think they've worked out the problem.
Rochester
Worker crushed, killed by concrete mixer in southeast Minnesota
A dolly supporting the concrete mixer drum failed and caused the mixer to fall on the 63-year-old man, the Dodge County Sheriff's Office said.
Outdoors
State's fastest paddler, Guinness record holder aims at Minnesota
The Minnesotan who helmed a crew to a Guinness Book record on the Mississippi River last year is planning to take on the 320-mile Minnesota River with a partner starting next week.
Outdoors
Licensing for Minnesota recreation making major leap to digital age
You'll still be able to buy a paper license at your favorite bait shop or store, but most hunters, anglers, boaters, snowmobilers, ATV riders and skiers will carry permissions on their phones.
Rochester
Trucker was watching Netflix on phone when he caused I-35 crash that killed couple, charges say
The semi driver was traveling at highway speeds when he hit two vehicles ahead that had slowed for a construction zone ahead, according to the charges.
Outdoors
Anderson: Building a new Waterville fish hatchery will help shorten the time between bites
With new funding, a long-dreamed-of facility will replace the 1954 Waterville, Minn., hatchery that began as a garage.
High Schools
Fall or spring, it's Rochester Mayo's year in prep tennis
The Spartans have the top-ranked boy and a high team ranking now, after producing individual and team champs during the girls season.
Local
73 years later, St. Peter man finally getting Purple Heart
Earl "Sonny" Meyer's family and attorney have been battling bureaucracy for years to recognize his Korean War injury.
Local
Minnesota's Northfield is named one of best places to live in U.S.
Money, the personal finance publication, has long compiled the list of U.S. communities that offer strong quality of life by a variety of measures. Enjoy those bragging rights, Northfield.
Local
Minnesota House lawmakers push forward fertilizer tax to clean up contaminated wells
The tax on farmers, smaller than earlier proposals, cleared a key House committee.
Local
Winona says it needs a new police station. Some residents (and officials) aren't so sure.
City officials are looking to partner with Winona County on a new law enforcement center.
Local
Why you should donate clothing: It (probably) won't end up at the dump
Fast fashion is tough on the climate, but clothes can have second and third lives.
Local
Neighbors, city officials at odds over Rochester lake dam
Critics planning a rally to protest a city plan to make changes to the Silver Lake area.
Rochester
Wanted man charged with luring men into sexually exploiting young children
"His whereabouts ... are unknown," a BCA statement read. "He may or may not still be in Minnesota."
Cannabis
Want to celebrate 4/20? Here are 33 weed-themed events across Minnesota.
Wherever you are in the state, chances are there's one near you.
Inspired
Female inductee in Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame is flying high
Cheri Rohlfing is determined to help others follow in her contrails.
Outdoors
Will 'shotgun only' zone for deer in southern Minnesota be abolished?
There's still a chance for a breakthrough affecting the annual whitetail harvest — Minnesota's most popular form of hunting — for the southern half of the state.
Local
At St. Olaf College, talking about death is on this 'cafe' menu
College officials are embracing a student-led effort to ponder one of life's biggest mysteries.
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