>>Man Charged in Hutchinson Hit-and-Run
(Hutchinson, MN) — A man is in custody and charged in the Tuesday hit-and-run that injured an 80-year-old man in Hutchinson. Police say Juan Diaz was arrested at Seneca Foods today in Glencoe. He’s charged with criminal vehicular operation for leaving the scene of the crash and causing substantial bodily harm. The victim was treated at Hutchinson Health.
>>Minneapolis Police Arrest Man After Fatal Shooting
(Minneapolis, MN) — A woman is dead and a man is in custody after a shooting on Wednesday evening in north Minneapolis. Officers responded to a shooting report around 5:46 p.m. and found the woman fatally shot inside an apartment. Police say a 65-year-old man fired the shots and was arrested at the scene. A gun and a knife were recovered. Investigators are working to determine what led to the shooting. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner is working on the victim’s identity and cause of death.
>>Prior Lake Man Faces 42 Felony Tax Charges
(Prior Lake, MN) — A Prior Lake tax preparer faces 42 felony charges for allegedly filing fraudulent returns. The Department of Revenue (MDR) says Kraig Haenke, a licensed certified public accountant (CPA) since 2007, submitted false deductions and reused identical figures across multiple clients’ returns from 2019 to 2023. Investigators say Haenke admitted he was overwhelmed and rushed through filings. Each of the 42 charges carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.
>>Man Suffers Injuries After Crashing Into Ravine
(Redwood County, MN) — A 32-year-old man is safe after crashing his truck into a ravine in Redwood County on Tuesday night. Deputies responded to an iPhone crash alert and found the driver climbing the embankment with visible injuries. His Ford F-150 was submerged underwater. The man was treated on scene and taken to CentraCare Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The case remains under investigation.
>>Gov. Walz Outlines Next Special Election Before 2026 Legislative Session
(St. Paul, MN) – Minnesota will still need at least one more special election before the next legislative session in February. There are currently two House seats available after those representatives won elections for other positions Tuesday night. Governor Tim Walz says the primary will be held on December 16th with the special election scheduled for January 27th, 2026. Walz explains it’s tricky to plan special elections this time of year due to the holidays, but the priority is to make sure the legislature is full for opening day of the next session.
>>Snack Company CEO Knight Running for GOP Gubernatorial Nomination
(Plymouth, MN) — Another Republican is joining the crowded field of candidates for Minnesota governor in 2026. Patrick Knight of Plymouth is the CEO of snack company Good Sense Foods and a Marine veteran. Knight’s campaign priorities include lowering the income tax and corporate tax rate, reducing child care costs, investing in public safety, and boosting worker productivity. Other candidates seeking the GOP nomination for governor are House Speaker Lisa Demuth, Representative Kristin Robbins, former Senator Scott Jensen, Kendall Qualls, Brad Kohler, Jeff Johnson, and Phillip Parish.
>>Trade Agreement with China Could Revive Rail Shipments for Midwest Soybean Farmers
(Undated) – Soybean export activity is expected to pick up in the Upper Midwest with the U.S. and China coming to terms on a trade deal. Ryan Mackenthun farms near Brownton in south-central Minnesota and says a lot of soybeans in the region used to get shipped to Asia through the Pacific Northwest Rail. But, he notes that has changed to semi–trucks in the last two years. Mackenthun says the lack of rail business puts a financial strain on many grain elevators that often gets passed to the farmer.
>>MDH Submits $1B Proposal to Boost Rural Healthcare
(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota is seeking $1 billion over five years to strengthen rural health care. The Department of Health (MDH) has submitted a federal application under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to expand access, stabilize providers, and improve outcomes for rural residents. This comes amid a federal shutdown and historic Medicaid cuts. Officials say the plan includes mobile care, tech-enabled services, and workforce training, developed with input from hospitals and clinics statewide. Awards are expected by year’s end.
>>New Minneapolis Traffic Cameras Show Reduced Speeding
(Minneapolis, MN) — The new traffic safety cameras in Minneapolis appear to be heading in the right direction. City officials say during the first month of the program, high-risk speeding on city streets is down 30% in those areas. The cameras in those five intersections show that the rate of drivers speeding 20 or more miles per hour over the limit was reduced by 76%. The cameras also showed that 98%of drivers are not violating the speed limit laws. The trial period is now over, as the city says it will begin to issue citations starting tomorrow, November 7th.
>>1st Independent, Locally Owned Cannabis Dispensary in the Metro
(Woodbury, MN) – Legacy Cannabis in Woodbury is the Twin Cities’ first independent and locally owned dispensary. Founder Josh Wilken-Simon says, “There’s a reason why Minnesotans support their local craft brewery, their local record stores; they don’t want to support some big, massive corporation that’s operating around the country.” Wilken-Simon says he and other growers have been fighting for a craft cannabis market for years. He is also the creator of Legacy Fest, a six-year-running MN marijuana festival with vendors, music, and consumption areas.
