>>MDH Reports Infant Formula Recall in Botulism Outbreak
(St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is warning parents about a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula. One case was reported in Minnesota. The CDC says as of Saturday, 13 infants across 10 states have been affected, with symptoms including poor feeding, weak cry, and loss of head control. ByHeart has recalled two formula lots with a “Use by December 1st 2026” label. Parents should throw away or return affected products and contact a doctor if symptoms appear.
>>St. Cloud Man Arrested After Police Standoff
(St. Cloud, MN) – A St. Cloud man faces domestic assault and felony threats of violence charges after a standoff with police Saturday. Officers responded to a threats complaint around 3:40 p.m. and developed probable cause to arrest the suspect. Investigators say 35-year-old Twon Hiroshima was assaulting and threatening a 29-year-old woman. Hiroshima refused to surrender, prompting SWAT to enter his home around 7:40 p.m. He was arrested without further incident and treated for minor injuries.
>>U.S. Representative Morrison Meets with Small Business Owners Over Tariffs
(Osseo, MN) – U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (DFL – Minnesota 3rd District) held a roundtable discussion with small business owners in Osseo to discuss the impact President Trump’s tariffs are having on their bottom line. Morrison says she is calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson to open the House and call lawmakers back to vote on bipartisan legislation to end the tariffs. The roundtable was held at a home decor and DIY store in Osseo. The owner of The Black Cabin store, Teresa Aho, told the congresswoman that because of the tariffs, her supplies are now taking three to four times longer for delivery than before the tariffs went into effect.
>>Citation Issued After 3-Vehicle Crash in Redwood County
(Redwood County, MN) – A three-vehicle crash in Redwood County led to a citation for a Fairfax man on Saturday. Deputies responded around 5:30 p.m. with help from Lower Sioux Police and state patrol. Investigators say 22-year-old Mitchell Smith turned his Chevy Impala in front of a Chrysler van on Highway 71, causing a crash that also involved a Ford Fusion. No injuries were reported, but all vehicles sustained over $1,000 in damage.
>>Gambling in MN, Does it Have a Chance of Passing?
(St. Paul, MN) – With the state short on revenue, could the upcoming legislative session finally be the one that sees a sports betting bill pass into law? DFL Senator John Marty of Roseville, who has opposed gambling bills from the start, says there’s no reason to believe any of that money would go to the state’s budget, and only some would go to gambling treatment centers. There were three sports betting bills last session, including one from Senator Marty, who required more regulations than the others. Only he got a hearing, and the others were dismissed right away. Republican Representative Nolan West of Blaine recently told MNN he was working on a new sports betting bill to be introduced in February.
>>MDA Accepting Applications for 2026 Industrial Hemp Licenses
(St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for 2026 industrial hemp licenses. Program coordinator Katy Mutschler says “industrial” hemp numbers are dropping as many growers move to adult-use cannabis, but MN “actually grew more acres of hemp in 2026 than we did in the last three years… So we’re still making our mark.” The MDA reports there were 183 industrial hemp license applicants, which fell to 84 this year.
>>Holiday Shopping Takes a Dip as Inflation Rises
(Undated) – With consumers clutching their wallets at the thought of everyday prices, big businesses have to think outside the box this holiday season. St. Olaf Professor of Economics Allison Luedtke says stores like Walmart, Aldi, and Lidl have created bargain Thanksgiving baskets to give a family everything they need for about $40. Luedtke says current economic insecurity will also shift shoppers to in-store deals, taking advantage of Black Friday. The National Retail Federation estimates consumers will spend about $890 on holiday shopping this year, despite retail sales declining.
>>Give to the Max Day 2025 is Almost Here
(Undated) – Minnesota’s largest 24-hour online giving campaign is right around the corner. Give to the Max Day 2025 MN Deputy Executive Director Jenna Ray says they held their first event in “And 17 years later, Minnesotans and nonprofits and schools in every corner of our state continue to show up and say, ‘Let’s work together to make life better in Minnesota for all of us.’” Give to the Max Day will be held next Thursday, November 20th. More information can be found at givemn.org.
