Previous Minnesota Minutes
Application deadline for Minnesota hemp licenses is April 30th
The state Department of Agriculture has only received 52 applications so far. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
Up North Cat Condo Keeps Feral Kitties Warm
A Frazee family is keeping a mama and her kittens warm, fed, and loved. MNN’s Ashley Walker reports:
Twins play in front of record low audience on Monday
The Minnesota Twins 5-1 loss to the Mets last night was not only a rough night on the field, but also in the stands. MNN sports director Mike Grimm reports:
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Trout fishing season opens on Minnesota streams and lakes
The DNR has sold more than 121 thousand trout stamps this year. MNN’s Brent Palm wets a line:
MNQT Launches Statewide Study on LGBTQ+ Community
The Council on LGBTQ+ Minnesotans (MNQT) is implementing its first big initiative-a statewide community needs assessment to gather data on what the queer community needs. MNN’s Ashley Walker:
Minnesotans Encouraged to take part in today’s Statewide Tornado Drills
Two statewide tornado drills are happening today. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
New burning restrictions in 27 additional Minnesota counties
DNR officials say large debris piles are the number one cause of wildfires. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Take Advantage of Severe Weather Awareness Week
State officials are using Severe Weather Awareness Week to remind Minnesotans to have a plan to stay safe during storms. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
2025 Walk for Animals is less than a month away
The annual event on the State Fairgrounds is the Animal Humane Society’s largest fundraiser. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
New and Locally-Inspired Food and Drink for MN Twins at Target Field
Jerk BBQ chicken with sweet plantains, pickle pizza, sweet and sour pork, and more make up the Target Field menu this year. MNN’s Ashley Walker:
Local-First Austin Book Shop: Sweet Reads Books
Sweet Reads Books LLC is known for its inviting atmosphere, good books, and great authors. MNN’s Ashley Walker with more:
State’s first measles case of 2025 is man who was traveling outside of Minnesota
Health officials say the vaccine is 97 percent effective. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
Gopher hockey tripped up in Fargo
The season is over for the fifth-ranked Golden Gopher men’s hockey team after losing in overtime to U-Mass at the NCAA Regional in Fargo. Minnesota allowed a 3-1 third period goal slip away. MNN sports director Mike Grimm is with the Gophers in Fargo:
Opening Day especially meaningful for a couple of Twins
This will be an extra special Major League Baseball Opening Day for at least two Minnesota Twins. MNN sports director Mike Grimm has more:
New Gopher coach is back “home”
The University of Minnesota introduced new men’s basketball coach Niko Medved at an afternoon news conference yesterday. MNN sports director Mike Grimm has more:
SPAM Museum Shines as MN’s Best Free Attraction
Voted Minnesota’s best free attraction, Austin’s SPAM Museum celebrates the iconic canned ham that fed a nation. MNN’s Ashley Walker toured the museum:
With Ice Conditions Changing Rapidly, Minnesota DNR Urges Extreme Caution
The ice-to-open water transition is in full swing. MNN’s Tasha Reel has more:
Red Cross Giving Day is March 26th
The Minnesota and Dakotas Region is asking for local support for the annual fundraiser. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
Roadside Screening Tools Could Help Law Enforcement Detect Drug-Impaired Driving
A recently completed pilot program could lead to new oral fluid testing tools that detect drug-impaired driving on Minnesota roads. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more.
U of M Extension report finds ethanol contributed $2.1 billion to state economy in 2024
The ethanol industry supports more than 18,400 jobs in Minnesota. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
2025 Walleye Limit Set on Mille Lacs Lake
The Minnesota DNR has set the open water fishing regulations for walleye on Mille Lacs Lake. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Minneapolis, Xcel Energy Partner to Create Biochar Facility
Minneapolis is making history by becoming the first city in North America to own and operate a biochar facility. MNN’s Ashley Walker has more:
Minnesota DNR reduces yellow perch bag limit on Lake Mille Lacs
Anglers have already taken the state’s share of the harvest. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
Are You Real ID Ready?
The deadline to get a Real I-D is less than sixty days away. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Minnesota Boys State High School Hockey Tournament draws huge crowds to Xcel Energy Center
Attending the state tourney is a tradition for many hockey families . MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Shedding Light on Gambling Addiction
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
2024 survey shows just over 4000 moose in Minnesota
DNR researchers say the state’s population is relatively stable. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
Keeping Safe on the Ice
Despite warmer temperatures recently, ice conditions haven’t been damaged to much. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Coalition urges state legislature to lift moratorium on new nuclear power plants
The Minnesota Nuclear Energy Alliance says nuclear power is key to reaching clean energy goals. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
Minnesota Timberwolves mount historic comeback win over OKC Thunder in overtime
The Wolves trailed by 25 points in the third quarter and outscored the Thunder 16-0 late in fourth quarter to force O-T. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Minnesota Now Testing Cow Milk for H5N1
Minnesota ag officials are now testing cow milk for bird flu. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Big turnout for 9th annual ‘Guns-N-Hoses’ charity hockey event
The game between Minnesota police officers and firefighters raises money for The Front Line Foundation. MNN’s Brent Palm was there:
Minnesota DNR considering 2 fish walleye limit on Lake Mille Lacs this summer
Walleye fishing was catch-and-release through mid-August last year. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Representative Morrison helps introduce US House bill to limit school cell phone use
It calls for a study on how cell phone usage is affecting students’ health and education. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
Burnsville Honoring Three Hometown Heroes
The three first responders killed in the line of duty one year ago today are being honored as heroes in Burnsville. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
New study finds Minnesota’s golf industry generates $3 billion in total economic output
The Minnesota Golf Association says nearly 8 million rounds were played in 2023. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program helps 90,000 households pay their heating bills this winter
The state Department of Commerce says there is still funding available. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Supporting the Great Minnesota Outdoors this Tax Season
Minnesotans can help support the D-N-R’s Nongame Wildlife Program when filing their taxes this year. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Great River Energy, ITC Midwest, and Xcel Energy planning 765-kilovolt electric transmission line
The ‘extra high’ voltage line would stretch from South Dakota across Minnesota into Wisconsin. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
Lineup unveiled for 2025-2026 Broadway on Hennepin season at the Orpheum Theatre
It opens with “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” and finishes with “Wicked.” MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
DNR and Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa partnering on elk restoration and management plan
Tribal leaders hope to bring 100 to 150 elk to northeastern Minnesota. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
Lions at the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone pick Super Bowl winner
The brother and three sisters were rescued from war-torn Ukraine. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Popular Ice Fishing Classic to Benefit Invisible Wound Project
The Forest Lake Ice Fishing Classic this weekend will help benefit the Invisible Wound Project. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
11 Minnesota courthouses offering free Valentine’s Day weddings
Court officials say couples should makes an appointment right away. MNN’s Brent Palm has this update:
6.9 % increase in air travelers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in 2024
International flights fueled the passenger growth at MSP. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
Final voting underway for MnDOT’s 5th annual ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest
More than 7,300 names were submitted this year. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Flu-related deaths and school outbreaks continue to rise in Minnesota
The State Departmtent of Health says there is a lot of flu season left. MNN’s Brent Palm has the latest:
Long COVID Continues to Impact Minnesotans
Results from a first-of-its-kind survey on long COVID shows some Minnesotans continue to suffer from lingering symptoms. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
State officials remind Minnesotans that May 7th is the Real ID deadline
The enforcement date has been delayed several times. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Minnesota’s deer harvest up 7% in 2024
DNR officials say last year’s warm winter helped increase deer populations. MNN’s Brent Palm has details: