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Morning Headlines – August 19th, 2026

>>St. Paul Man Accused of Shooting at Eagan Police Officers (St. Paul, MN) - A 37-year-old St. Paul man is facing attempted murder charges after prosecutors say he fired at Eagan police officers responding to a domestic disturbance Friday morning. Authorities say Adrian Ricardo Flowers pulled a handgun during a struggle with officers, firing one shot that narrowly missed an officer's head....

Afternoon Headlines – August 18th, 2026

>>Walz Executive Order Delays Mining Prospects Near Boundary Waters (St. Paul, MN) -- Governor Tim Walz has signed an executive order that will further delay any prospect of copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The order adds another layer of state review for proposed mining projects in the Rainy River Watershed. It follows federal action earlier...

Morning Headlines – August 19th, 2026

>>St. Paul Man Accused of Shooting at Eagan Police Officers (St. Paul, MN) - A 37-year-old St. Paul man is facing attempted murder charges after prosecutors say he fired at Eagan police officers responding to a domestic disturbance Friday morning. Authorities say Adrian Ricardo Flowers pulled a handgun during a struggle with officers, firing one shot that narrowly missed an officer's head....

Afternoon Headlines – August 18th, 2026

>>Walz Executive Order Delays Mining Prospects Near Boundary Waters (St. Paul, MN) -- Governor Tim Walz has signed an executive order that will further delay any prospect of copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The order adds another layer of state review for proposed mining projects in the Rainy River Watershed. It follows federal action earlier...

Morning Headlines – August 18th, 2026

>>Minnesota reports its first confirmed West Nile virus case of the year (Polk County, MN) - Minnesota has confirmed its first case of West Nile virus this year, and it's been detected in an unvaccinated horse in Polk County. Officials say the horse showed signs of weakness and muscle loss before testing positive. West Nile can affect both animals and humans, causing flu-like symptoms and,...