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 12th, 2026
>>Rochester Police Fatally Shoot Man on Domestic-Related Call (Rochester, MN) -- The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is investigating a fatal shooting on Wednesday night by a Rochester police officer. It happened around 9:30 when authorities responded to a domestic-related call involving a man experiencing a mental health crisis. Investigators say that during the struggle,...
Afternoon Headlines – March 12th, 202
>>House Speaker Accuses Democrats of Causing Delays (St. Paul, MN) – It's been slow at the Capitol as far as bills getting passed. On Wednesday, Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth accused Democrats of causing delays, especially when it comes to legislation like passing an Office of Inspector General (OIG) bill. She says Democrats are “either holding things up in committee” or just...
Afternoon Headlines – March 12th, 202
>>House Speaker Accuses Democrats of Causing Delays (St. Paul, MN) – It's been slow at the Capitol as far as bills getting passed. On Wednesday, Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth accused Democrats of causing delays, especially when it comes to legislation like passing an Office of Inspector General (OIG) bill. She says Democrats are “either holding things up in committee” or just...
Midday Headlines – March 12th, 2026
>>Rochester Police Fatally Shoot Man on Domestic-Related Call (Rochester, MN) -- The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is investigating a fatal shooting on Wednesday night by a Rochester police officer. It happened around 9:30 when authorities responded to a domestic-related call involving a man experiencing a mental health crisis. Investigators say that during the struggle,...
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...
SPORTS
Vikings make it official with QB Murray signing
The Minnesota Vikings have announced the following roster move: SIGNED Kyler Murray QB 5-10 207...
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...
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