5 Northern MN Counties Open to Solar Co-op
Nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) is giving Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena counties a way to go solar together. MNN’s Ashley Walker with details…
TODAY’S HEADLINES
Morning Headlines – March 12th, 2026
>>Opponents Speak Out Against Senate Sports Betting Bill (St. Paul, MN) -- Not everyone in the Minnesota Senate is backing a bill that would legalize sports betting in the state. Senator John Marty of Roseville says the measure authored by Senator Nick Frentz of North Mankato doesn't do enough to prevent problem gambling. Marty says he's also concerned that it would allow wagering on...
Midday Headlines – March 11th, 2026
>>House Transportation Committee Hearing on E-Moto Bill (St. Paul, MN) -- The Minnesota House Transportation Committee is scheduled to debate the e-moto bill today during a hearing. The measure sponsored by Representative Tom Dippel of Cottage Grove would ensure that electric motorcycles follow the same rules as any other motorcycle. A Hastings woman will testify about nearly dying after...
Afternoon Headlines – March 11th, 2026
>>Lawmakers Look to Create Trust Fund to Fight Parkinsons (St. Paul, MN) -- A bipartisan bill at the State Capitol would create a trust fund to fight Parkinson’s disease, but it faces questions over its price tag. The proposal carries a potential $25 million cost, at a time when lawmakers say the budget is already tight. The bill's author, DFL Representative Kristi Pursell, says, "When you...
Morning Headlines – March 12th, 2026
>>Opponents Speak Out Against Senate Sports Betting Bill (St. Paul, MN) -- Not everyone in the Minnesota Senate is backing a bill that would legalize sports betting in the state. Senator John Marty of Roseville says the measure authored by Senator Nick Frentz of North Mankato doesn't do enough to prevent problem gambling. Marty says he's also concerned that it would allow wagering on...
Afternoon Headlines – March 11th, 2026
>>Lawmakers Look to Create Trust Fund to Fight Parkinsons (St. Paul, MN) -- A bipartisan bill at the State Capitol would create a trust fund to fight Parkinson’s disease, but it faces questions over its price tag. The proposal carries a potential $25 million cost, at a time when lawmakers say the budget is already tight. The bill's author, DFL Representative Kristi Pursell, says, "When you...
Midday Headlines – March 11th, 2026
>>House Transportation Committee Hearing on E-Moto Bill (St. Paul, MN) -- The Minnesota House Transportation Committee is scheduled to debate the e-moto bill today during a hearing. The measure sponsored by Representative Tom Dippel of Cottage Grove would ensure that electric motorcycles follow the same rules as any other motorcycle. A Hastings woman will testify about nearly dying after...
SPORTS
Wild Host Flyers
(St. Paul, MN) -- The Minnesota Wild will try and continue building on the start of their...
Gopher Hockey Season Ends
(University Park, PA) -- The University of Minnesota men’s hockey team got blitzed by Penn State...
Gopher Men Fall To PSU
(Chicago, IL) -- Cade Tyson scored 24 points, Bobby Durkin had 15 points, and Grayson Grove...
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