>>BPD Searches for Missing, Endangered Man
(Brooklyn Park, MN) — Brooklyn Park police are searching for an endangered missing man. 32-year-old Gregory Wilson was last seen leaving a residence around 11 a.m. Tuesday. He’s described as white, five feet seven inches tall, 330 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes.
>>Rep. Moller Won’t Seek Reelection in 2026
(St. Paul, MN) — State Representative Kelly Moller says she won’t seek re-election in 2026. The Shoreview Democrat is serving her fourth term representing District 40A and co-chairs the Public Safety and Ethics Committees. Moller says she’s proud of her work on disability rights, consumer protection, and public safety—including rewriting sexual assault laws and passing red flag legislation. She notes that her decision is not tied to recent political violence and plans to continue advocating for democratic principles after leaving office.
>>Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Launches $100M Campaign
(St. Paul, MN) – Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is kicking off its largest fundraiser ever: a five-year, $100 million campaign called Empower What’s Possible. The funds will support a new St. Paul center offering over 25 services, including housing, mental health care, and early childhood education. The $7 million facility is expected to serve 1,000 people annually. LSS has been serving communities for 160 years, beginning in a church basement in Sweden.
>>MDE Accepting Grants for Hunger Free Campus Program
(St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota Department of Education is now accepting proposals for its Hunger Free Campus grant program. Communications Director Keith Hovis says it’s an effort to address food insecurity on campuses by providing nonprofit and travel colleges with funding so they don’t have to start a food pantry and instead invest in programs already established. Grantees can receive up to $50,000 over the course of two years through the program.
>>MNsure Offers Free, Anonymous Estimate for 2026 Coverage Online
(Undated) – Minnesotans shopping for health insurance for 2026 can now visit MNsure.org to explore their options and get a free, anonymous estimate for next year’s coverage. MNsure CEO Libby Caulum says Congress has yet to extend expiring enhanced tax credits for private health insurance, which means higher premiums next year for tens of thousands of Minnesotans. The open enrollment period for 2026 coverage begins on November 1st.
>>UMN Biosecurity Tips as Bird Flu Continues to Spread
(Minneapolis, MN) – Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to infiltrate poultry facilities despite ongoing improvements in biosecurity. Dr. Abby Schuft with the University of Minnesota Extension says we’re beyond having clean boots and clothing when entering birds’ housing, and need to focus on other environmental concepts and factors contributing to the spread. Schuft encourages poultry producers and bird owners to be very observant as migratory patterns increase and harvest advances. There have been 17 cases of avian flu across eight Minnesota counties in the past several weeks.
>>Minnesota Deer Hunting Season Promises Strong Opportunities for Hunters
(St. Paul, MN) – As Minnesota’s firearms deer hunting season approaches, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says hunters can expect favorable conditions across much of the state. More than 400,000 hunters are anticipated to don blaze orange when the season opens on November 8th, with many areas offering strong chances for a successful harvest. Deer populations in central Minnesota are especially robust, thanks to a productive season and a mild winter. Populations are also thriving in southern Minnesota and remain solid in the northwest. However, northeastern Minnesota continues to experience lower deer numbers, and hunters in that region may face more limited opportunities.
>>The Nature Conservancy Acquires Over 12,000 Acres in Northeastern Minnesota
(Duluth, MN) – The Nature Conservancy has purchased more than 12,000 acres of forestland in northeastern Minnesota, marking its largest forest acquisition in the state to date. The land, located north of Two Harbors and including areas affected by the Greenwood Fire, will be restored and preserved by the global nonprofit. While the property will be open to the public for hunting, fishing, and other recreational activities, visitors should note that no formal trails or restroom facilities have been developed.
