>>Lawmakers to Hold First Public Discussion on Assault Rifles After School Shooting
(St. Louis Park, MN) — In the wake of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, Minnesota lawmakers are preparing for their first public discussion on assault rifles. The bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention working group will convene next week, co-chaired by DFL Senator Ron Latz of St. Louis Park. Latz emphasized the need to address not only who has access to firearms, but also the types of weapons available. “At some point, we have to acknowledge it’s not just the people,” Latz said. “It’s the accessibility of guns and the high-powered, hugely destructive kinds of firearms that can wreak more havoc, damage, and death than, say, just an ordinary pistol.” While Democrats are expected to push for stricter gun control measures, Republicans’ plan focuses on increasing funding for school safety and expanding mental health services across the state.
>>Track Crew Member Killed in Crash at I94 Speedway in Fergus Falls
(Fergus Falls, MN) — The track official hurt at the WISSOTA 100 races on Wednesday night in Fergus Falls did not survive. Police say 68-year-old Scott Engfer of Litchfield entered the I-94 E-M-R Speedway track on an A-T-V during a live race and was struck by a car. Life-saving measures were administered on site, but Engfer died at Lake Region Healthcare. The Minnesota OSHA compliance office has been notified of the incident. Engfer was a WISSOTA Board member and Speedway staff member.
>>Duluth Police Search for Hit and Run Suspect
(Duluth, MN) — Duluth Police are looking for a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run this morning (THURS). Around 6:30, officers responded to a report of a man found dead on the roadway of 101st Avenue West. Investigators say he may have been hit by a vehicle. The investigation is active and open. No other information is available.
>>Fuel Starvation Possible Reason for Fatal Cambridge Plane Crash
(Cambridge, MN) — A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) states that a lack of fuel may be the cause of a fatal plane crash in Cambridge last week. On Thursday, a single-engine plane crashed near the city’s municipal airport, killing the pilot. Investigators say a look at the wreckage showed a dry fuel system with little presence of fuel anywhere. The pilot’s identity has not been released.
>>One Dead in Le Sueur County Crash
(Le Sueur County, MN) — A Belle Plaine woman is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Le Sueur County on Wednesday. Deputies responded to an intersection in Derrynane Township around 7 a.m. Investigators say a car ran a stop sign and hit a van hauling another vehicle. The car’s driver, 23-year-old Mackenzie Glaser, died at the scene. Glaser’s passenger, a one-year-old girl, was taken to the hospital for observation. The van’s three occupants were not hurt. The crash remains under investigation.
>>Lawmakers Plan Tour of Future State Projects
(St. Paul, MN) – A group of state lawmakers plans to tour 14 sites next week in Southeast Minnesota to look for future infrastructure projects. These projects range from a sanitary sewer district in Zumbrota, a library renovation in Faribault, the air traffic control tower in Mankato, and a Highway 13 reconstruction project in Savage. The lawmakers serve on the Capital Investment Committee, chaired by Senator Sandra Pappas (PAP-us) of St. Paul. These projects would request state matching funds for future bonding legislation. The tour is next Wednesday.(Sept 17th)
>>To Date Bear Harvest Down Compared to Last Year
(Undated) — Minnesota’s bear harvest is running lower than last year’s numbers. According to Glen Schmitt with Outdoor News, as of Monday, hunters had registered 1,650 bears — roughly 1,000 fewer than at the same point in 2024. He notes that last year’s harvest was unusually high due to a scarcity of natural forest foods, which drew bears to bait more readily. This season, however, abundant rainfall in northern and central Minnesota has led to a richer supply of natural forage, making bears less likely to approach bait stations. Minnesota’s bear hunting season continues through October 12th.
>>Blue Line Riders to Use Buses During Track Repairs
(Minneapolis, MN) — Metro Transit Blue Line users will be out of luck for a few weeks as trains are replaced by buses. Starting Monday, September 22nd, through October 4th, crews will repair worn track and equipment. Green Line riders will use replacement buses between U.S. Bank Stadium and Target Field during this time. Officials say trips may take longer, but the buses will operate more frequently than trains. More Blue Line upgrades are coming in 2026 and ’27.
>>Minnesota Vikings Place Cashman & Chandler on Injured Reserve
(Eagan, MN) — The Minnesota Vikings will be missing starting linebacker Blake Cashman for at least four games. The Eden Prairie native suffered a hamstring injury in Monday’s win at Chicago and was placed on injured reserve today. Veteran linebacker Eric Wilson will fill in for Cashman following a strong performance in the season opener. The team also put running back/returner Ty Chandler on I-R with a sore knee. Cashman and Chandler are expected to miss the next two home games and the international games in Ireland and England.
