>>Governor Addresses New Crime Stats
(St. Paul, MN) – Governor Tim Walz is reacting to the work that’s been done to decrease violent crime in Minnesota. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) released the 2025 Uniform Crime Report. It shows violent crime fell 14 percent in the Twin Cities metro and 9 percent in Greater Minnesota. There were 132 murders last year compared to 172 in 2024. Other stats show carjackings dropped 31 percent and Minnesota’s violent crime rate is now at its lowest level since 2019. Walz said, “These results reflect years of work by my administration and law enforcement officials, first responders and community partners who keep Minnesotans safe every day.”
>>Missing Minnesota Man Found Dead in Iowa
(Martin County, IA) — A person reported missing from southern Minnesota was found dead in northwest Iowa over the weekend. The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office says it was notified Saturday to be on the lookout for the missing person from Martin County. Deputies located the person’s vehicle around 3:30 p.m. near the Little Sioux River, north of the O’Brien County Prairie Center. The person was found dead a short distance away. Sheriff Brian Devereaux says family members had received concerning text messages before the discovery. Authorities do not suspect foul play.
>>Cannabis Sales Top $250 Million in Minnesota
(St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced consumers and patients have purchased more than $250 million in combined adult-use and medical cannabis products since the launch of legal sales one year ago. State-licensed businesses across Minnesota began retail sales on September 16, 2025. The OCM says Minnesotans have purchased approximately $150 million in adult-use cannabis products and $100 million in medical products. With combined sales, OCM says this has generated more than $45.6 million in tax revenue for the state.
>>Minnesota Farmers in Washington Ahead of Senate Farm Bill
(Washington, D.C.) – A group of Minnesota farmers are in Washington, D.C. ahead of tomorrow’s U.S. Senate mark-up of the Farm Bill. Members of the Minnesota Farm Bureau are meeting with Minnesota’s Congressional delegation and officials with the United States Department of Agriculture to discuss the farm bill, trade and economy. The group is scheduled to meet with Republican Congressman Tom Emmer Tuesday afternoon and Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith on Wednesday.
>>BOLD Schools Dismiss Early After Kitchen Issues Disrupt Lunch
(Olivia, MN) — Students at BOLD Public Schools in Olivia are being dismissed early Tuesday because the district is unable to provide lunch. Superintendent Tim Tydlacka says a health inspection Monday identified several issues with a portable kitchen being used while the Olivia school building undergoes renovations. Some problems were corrected, but not enough to prepare meals today, K-12 students will be dismissed at 11:55 a.m. Tydlacka says the district expected to have a fully functioning kitchen by Monday and is working to have it ready for Wednesday.
>>Minnesota Wild Extend Contract of Head Coach John Hynes
(St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota Wild signed Head Coach John Hynes to a multi-year contract extension. Terms of the deal were not announced. Hynes will enter his fourth season as the head coach of the Wild, and 12th overall as an NHL head coach. Hynes led the Wild to a first-round playoff series victory over the Dallas Stars last season marking the franchise’s first playoff series win in 11 seasons. Hynes has a record of 125-78-24 during his three seasons in Minnesota.
>>North Shore Inline Marathon to Cause Duluth Traffic Delays
(Duluth, MN) — Motorists traveling through Duluth should be prepared for detours and delays Saturday during the North Shore Inline Marathon. MnDOT says portions of Interstate 35 and Highway 61 will be detoured beginning at 6 a.m. to accommodate the event. Drivers should watch for posted detour signs, allow extra travel time, and use caution around runners, volunteers and traffic-control crews. The closures are expected to remain in place until around 2 p.m.
