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 28th, 2026
>>ICE Arrest Tactics Shift in Minnesota Following Operation Metro Surge (Minneapolis, MN) -- Federal immigration agents appear to be relying more heavily on arrests at or near Minnesota correctional facilities following Operation Metro Surge. An analysis of federal immigration records shows ICE arrested more than 900 people statewide from March through early August. About 70 percent of...
Afternoon Headlines – August 28th, 2026
>>Sanford-North Memorial Merger Moving Forward Under 10-Year Agreement (St. Paul, MN) -- The merger of Sanford Health and North Memorial Health will move forward under a 10-year oversight agreement with the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office. The health systems have committed to investing $600 million in North Memorial facilities, including $500 million for Maple Grove...
Afternoon Headlines – August 28th, 2026
>>Sanford-North Memorial Merger Moving Forward Under 10-Year Agreement (St. Paul, MN) -- The merger of Sanford Health and North Memorial Health will move forward under a 10-year oversight agreement with the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office. The health systems have committed to investing $600 million in North Memorial facilities, including $500 million for Maple Grove...
Morning Headlines – August 28th, 2026
>>ICE Arrest Tactics Shift in Minnesota Following Operation Metro Surge (Minneapolis, MN) -- Federal immigration agents appear to be relying more heavily on arrests at or near Minnesota correctional facilities following Operation Metro Surge. An analysis of federal immigration records shows ICE arrested more than 900 people statewide from March through early August. About 70 percent of...
Morning Headlines – August 27th, 2026
>>Minneapolis Marks One Year Since Deadly Annunciation Church Shooting (Minneapolis, MN) -- Minneapolis is marking Annunciation Remembrance Day with a public service event and tributes honoring Harper Moyski and Fletcher Merkel, the two children killed in the 2025 church shooting. A day of service and remembrance will be held this afternoon (Thurs) at Pearl Park from 1-5 p.m. In addition...
SPORTS
Twins open a six game homestand tonight
The Minnesota Twins return to Target Field tonight for their 11th homestand of the season, looking...
Tommies get tough win over Winona State
The University of St. Thomas (1-0) secured a 15-9 victory over Winona State (0-1) on Thursday at...
Saints issue too many walks, fall to Mud Hens 9-3
Pitching coaches will always talk about how walks will kill you. On Thursday night at CHS Field...
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