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 – August 31st, 2026
>>Three Found Dead Inside Inver Grove Heights Home (Inver Grove Heights, MN) - Police in Inver Grove Heights are investigating after three people were found dead inside a home Sunday. Officers were called to the 3200 block of 78th Street East for a welfare check and discovered the bodies inside the residence. Authorities have not released details about the causes of death or whether all...
Afternoon Headlines – August 31st, 2026
>Farm Bureau Backs 25 Minnesota 4-H Exhibitors at State Fair Auction (Eagan, MN) - The Minnesota Farm Bureau is continuing its support for the next generation of agricultural leaders. During this year's Minnesota State Fair Purple Ribbon Auction, the organization sponsored 25 top 4-H livestock exhibitors from across the state. Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing says the auction recognizes...
Afternoon Headlines – August 31st, 2026
>Farm Bureau Backs 25 Minnesota 4-H Exhibitors at State Fair Auction (Eagan, MN) - The Minnesota Farm Bureau is continuing its support for the next generation of agricultural leaders. During this year's Minnesota State Fair Purple Ribbon Auction, the organization sponsored 25 top 4-H livestock exhibitors from across the state. Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing says the auction recognizes...
Morning Headlines – August 31st, 2026
>>Three Found Dead Inside Inver Grove Heights Home (Inver Grove Heights, MN) - Police in Inver Grove Heights are investigating after three people were found dead inside a home Sunday. Officers were called to the 3200 block of 78th Street East for a welfare check and discovered the bodies inside the residence. Authorities have not released details about the causes of death or whether all...
Morning Headlines — August 29, 2026
>>More Boundary Waters Areas Reopening as Wildfire Containment Grows (Ely, MN) -- More areas of the Boundary Waters are reopening as crews continue making progress on northeastern Minnesota wildfires. The Fall Lake-Newton-Pipestone Bay entry point reopens for day use today(Sat). Little Vermilion Lake, Lake Jeanette and Nels Lake recreation areas will reopen on Tuesday. Fire restrictions...
SPORTS
Vikes trade lineman to Pats
The Minnesota Vikings have traded offensive tackle Walter Rouse and a seventh-round pick in the...
Lynx fall on the road to Dream
POSTGAME NOTES ATLANTA DREAM 89 (26-14), MINNESOTA LYNX 81 (31-9) August 30, 2026 Lynx notes...
Saints set season home run record, but lose 10-6
Hitting multiple home runs has become commonplace for the St. Paul Saints. They entered play on...
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