>>Roseville Man Charged in Kidnapping, Sexual Assault Case
(Roseville, MN) — A Isanti man is facing multiple felony charges in connection with the kidnapping and assault of a woman who police say did not know her attacker. Forty-one-year-old Pao Yang is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, aggravated robbery and assault with a dangerous weapon. Police say the attack happened during the late afternoon in a busy area of Roseville. Yang is being held at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center.
>>Former Albert Lea Officer Charged with Sharing Nonpublic Police Videos
(Albert Lea, MN) — A former Albert Lea police officer is accused of improperly sharing nonpublic law enforcement recordings with his wife. Jacob Gibson is charged with violating Minnesota’s Government Data Practices Act. Prosecutors allege Gibson sent photos and body-camera videos to his wife through Snapchat while working for the Albert Lea Police Department between July 24th and December 6th, 2025.
>>Borealis Train Hits Major Ridership Milestone
(St. Paul, MN) – More than 500-thousand passengers have ridden Amtrak’s Borealis train service between St. Paul and Chicago since it launched in May of 2024. Amtrak says total ridership along the corridor, including Borealis, Hiawatha Service, and Empire Builder trains, has topped 2.2 million passengers. State transportation officials in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois say demand continues to exceed expectations. Amtrak plans to add a fourth passenger car to Borealis service in the coming weeks, expanding capacity for travelers using the daily route.
>>Veteran Suicide Prevention Awareness
(Undated) – Minnesota veterans advocates are using the fall season to spotlight suicide prevention. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs says about 100 Minnesota veterans die by suicide each year. September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, while the first Saturday in October is designated as Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day in Minnesota. State officials say the observances are meant to remind veterans and their families that help is available, recovery is possible, and reaching out for support can save lives. Veterans in crisis can call or text 9-8-8 and press 1 for immediate assistance.
>>Grandma’s Marathon Registration Opens Thursday
(Duluth, MN) – Registration for the 2027 Grandma’s Marathon weekend opens Thursday evening, and organizers are warning runners not to wait. After record-setting demand last year, some race events sold out in just 90 minutes, while the full marathon reached capacity in less than 12 hours. Registration opens at 7 p.m. October first on a first-come, first-served basis. The 51st annual race weekend is scheduled for June 17th through the 19th. Organizers say the popularity of the event has made registration day nearly as exciting as race day itself.
One Dead, One Seriously Injured in Buffalo Plane Crash
(Buffalo, MN) — One person is dead and another seriously injured after a small plane crashed while taking off from Buffalo Municipal Airport Sunday afternoon. The FAA says the replica Piper PA-18 crashed around 4:20 p.m. with two people aboard. The pilot was killed and the passenger suffered serious injuries. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into what caused the crash. Reports are surfacing the engine may have failed.
>>Minnesota Joins $15.5 Million Settlement with Mortgage Servicer
(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota is joining 45 other state regulators in a $15.5 million settlement with mortgage servicer NewRez. Regulators say the company improperly charged more than 4,200 borrowers nationwide for lender-required insurance even though they already had homeowners’ coverage. NewRez has returned $4.5 million to affected borrowers and will pay another $11 million in costs and penalties. Minnesota will receive more than $95,000. The company cooperated with regulators and agreed to strengthen its monitoring and controls.
>>Minnesota Awards $1.3 Million to Support Farmers and Fight Hunger
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is awarding nearly $1.3 million to 22 projects aimed at supporting local farmers while helping people facing food insecurity. The first round of Farm to Food Security grants will help organizations buy Minnesota-grown produce, meat, dairy, eggs and other foods. Those products will then be distributed at no cost through food shelves, meal programs, mobile markets and other community programs. The state received 125 applications requesting $7.1 million.
