>>Flooding Forces Evacuations in New Richland (New Richland, MN) -- Residents of New Richland are beginning to assess the damage after torrential rain caused widespread flooding over the weekend. The National Weather Service reported five to nine inches of rain along the Highway 30 corridor late Friday into Saturday, triggering flash flooding. City officials declared a state of emergency,...

>>Minnesota Wins Ruling to Protect SNAP Benefits (St. Paul, MN) – Minnesota and nearly two dozen other states have won a ruling to protect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and avoid penalties from the Trump administration. A federal court in Oregon ruled that the White House cannot cut off SNAP benefits to lawful permanent residents or fine states for providing...