The Need for Foster Parents Grows in Minnesota
For children facing uncertainty, one supportive adult can mean everything. That’s why agencies across Minnesota are encouraging more people to consider becoming foster parents. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
TODAY’S HEADLINES
Morning Headlines – September 9th, 2026
>>Former Minnesota State Trooper Sentenced to 27 Years in Child Pornography Case (Minneapolis, MN) -- A former Minnesota State Trooper will spend 27 years in federal prison for producing and distributing child pornography. 31-year-old Jeremy Plonski of Shakopee pleaded guilty last year after investigators said he produced 23 videos involving the sexual abuse of a minor. Prosecutors say...
Afternoon Headlines, August 9th 2026
>>Appleton City Council to Discuss Prison Agreement (Appleton, MN) -- The future of the Appleton prison is back before city leaders tonight. (WED) The Appleton City Council is expected to continue discussions over an agreement with CoreCivic, which will operate the former Prairie Correctional Facility as a 1,600-bed federal immigration detention center. CoreCivic has offered the city about...
Afternoon Headlines, August 9th 2026
>>Appleton City Council to Discuss Prison Agreement (Appleton, MN) -- The future of the Appleton prison is back before city leaders tonight. (WED) The Appleton City Council is expected to continue discussions over an agreement with CoreCivic, which will operate the former Prairie Correctional Facility as a 1,600-bed federal immigration detention center. CoreCivic has offered the city about...
Morning Headlines – September 9th, 2026
>>Former Minnesota State Trooper Sentenced to 27 Years in Child Pornography Case (Minneapolis, MN) -- A former Minnesota State Trooper will spend 27 years in federal prison for producing and distributing child pornography. 31-year-old Jeremy Plonski of Shakopee pleaded guilty last year after investigators said he produced 23 videos involving the sexual abuse of a minor. Prosecutors say...
Afternoon Headlines – September 8th, 2026
>>Walz Highlights School Meals Program on First Day of School (Northfield, MN) - Governor Tim Walz marked the start of the school year by promoting Minnesota's free school meals program and its impact on students. During a visit to a Northfield elementary school, Walz announced the state has served 450 million school meals in the past three years. The governor said nutritious breakfasts...
SPORTS
Big Ten announces further access to replay review during football telecasts
The Big Ten Conference on Wednesday shared an expanded plan to allow enhanced replay review...
Gopher women golfers finish 12th in ANNIKA Intercollegiate
The Golden Gophers women’s golf team finished the third and final day of the ANNIKA...
Saints rally past Syracuse
It’s not ideal to fall behind by four runs and attempt to come back on a nightly basis. But for...
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