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Minnesota Year in Review: Burnsville First Responders Killed in Line of Duty
February 18th, 2024, is a day Minnesota law enforcement, first responders, and the Burnsville community will never forget:
Minnesota Year In Review: The Madeline Kingsbury Case
Madeline Kingsbury’s story finally comes to a close; a bittersweet ending for her family and community:
Minnesota Year In Review: Weather
Wild, strange, unique.. all words to describe our weather in 2024. MNN’s John Anderson takes a look back:
A Look Back at 2024: Minnesota’s Ties to the Olympics
This summer, Target Center buzzed with excitement as gymnastics enthusiasts from all five continents gathered for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
A Look Back at 2024/Flooding
The state experienced catastrophic flooding in June, and the Le Sueur and Mankato areas were hit especially hard. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
MN’s Unsheltered Homelessness Population Increases 10% Over Last Decade
The Wilder Foundation conducts the Minnesota Homeless Study every three years, with the latest results from October 26th, 2023. MNN’s Ashley Walker reports:
Minnesota’s top federal prosecutor leaving office next month
U-S Attorney Andrew Luger plans to step down before the new administration moves into the White House. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
National Eagle Center cheers passage of bill designating the bald eagle as national bird
Officals hope to be in Washington, DC when President Biden signs it into law. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Vikings win seventh straight game, beating the Bears 30-12
It probably wasn’t the best offensive performance for the Minnesota Vikings in last night’s win over the Bears in Monday Night Football….yet they scored 30 points in a 30-12 victory. MNN sports director Mike Grimm has more:
Vikings taking center stage tonight for Monday Night Football
The Vikings will take center stage tonight as part of Monday Night Football. MNN sports director Mike Grimm has a preview:
Deer tests positive for chronic wasting disease for first time near Minnesota-South Dakota border
The infected deer was taken during the firearms opener in Traverse County. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Minnesota set records for visitors and tourism spending in 2023
Explore Minnesota says tourism supports more than 180,000 jobs in the state. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
Minnesota Board of Animal Health monitoring new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza
State veterinarians says it’s not uncommon to find cases during fall bird migration. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Use Caution on the Ice
Over the last few days, several ice rescues have occurred on Minnesota water bodies. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
2024 shipping season officially ends on the Upper Mississippi River
Overall tonnage was slightly lower mainly due to midseason flooding. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
$20,000 benefit presented to family of fallen Red Lake police officer
Officer Jesse Branch died in a crash November 27th while responding to a call. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Minnesota Christmas tree farms and lots open for holiday season
Getting a locally-grown tree is an annual tradition for many families. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Minnesota Energy Assistance Program has already served 50,000 households
The state received $112 million in federal funding for this heating season. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
The 2024 MN Holiday Lights Guide is Here
If you’re looking for your next holiday lights tour while staying residential in your travels, the 2024 Minnesota Holiday Lights Guide is for you. MNN’s Ashley Walker with details:
Vikings get production from everyone in tight win over Bears
The Vikings survived a late scare and beat Chicago in overtime yesterday 30-27. On offense, it was a team effort. MNN sports director Mike Grimm has more:
St. Paul School Nurse Named MN 2024 Immunization Champion
A licensed South Washington County Schools nurse has won the National Immunization Champion Award for her work encouraging her community to get vaccinated. MNN’s Ashley Walker with her story:
New Minnesota DNR EagleCam goes live Thursday
The nest at the original site fell to the ground in April of 2023 due to heavy snow. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Slow start to the flu season in Minnesota
State health officials expect influenza activity to increase during the holidays. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
Vikings pleased with 8-2 record after yesterday’s win in Tennessee
With yesterday’s 23-13 win at Tennessee has put the Minnesota Vikings into a position to do some special things. MNN sports director Mike Grimm has more:
Northfield farmer preparing the National Thanksgiving Turkey for the White House
The two turkeys pardoned by the president will return to Minnesota. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Application period opens for 2025 hemp licenses in Minnesota
Fewer Minnesotans are growing industrial hemp with adult-use cannabis now legal. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
Gas Prices Falling
Minnesotans are paying less at the pump. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Vikings defense proves important in Sunday’s 12-7 win at Jacksonville
The Vikings defense stepped up big in yesterday’s 12-7 win over Jacksonville – on a day the offense turned it over three times and settled for field goals four times. MNN sports director Mike Grimm has more:
UMN Study Tests Using AI Model to Diagnose Patients
The University of Minnesota (UMN) Medical School is exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) could boost the medical field and benefit patients. MMN’s Ashley Walker has the details:
Minnesota voters overwhemingly support sending lottery proceeds to wildlife and outdoor causes
A constitutional amendment approved Tuesday extends the funding for 25 more years. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
Trump Supporters Represent All Ages
Trump supporters, both young and old, gathered together last night at GOP headquarters In Bloomington to watch the election returns. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Minnesota dentists encouraging kids not to eat too much Halloween candy
They say sticky and sour candy are the worst for our teeth. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Warm, dry conditions continue through October in Minnesota
The state weather experts say a more active pattern could bring much needed rainfall before the ground freezes. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Ruff Start Rescue takes in 24 dogs and cats displaced by Hurricane Helene
The pets are now being cared for by fosters in Minnesota. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Tickets go on sale for annual Minnesota Millionaire Raffle
There are two $1 million winning tickets and 15, 677 other prizes in the New Year’s Day drawing. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Minnesotans and Halloween
Most Minnesotans are expected to participate in Halloween festivities this year. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
M-E-A travel weeks takes off at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
MSP officials expect Thursday to be the busiest day. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
M-E-A travel week takes off at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
MSP officials expect Thursday to be the busiest day. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
How Does ADHD Affect Adults Differently Than Children, and Why Are Women Underdiagnosed?
It’s National Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month and the University of Minnesota is researching how ADHD particularly affects adults and women. MNN’s Ashley Walker has details:
Lynx playing Liberty in the WNBA Finals – Game One is tonight
The Minnesota Lynx take on the New York Liberty tonight in Brooklyn in Game One of the W-N-B-A Finals. Mike Grimm previews:
ACS MN Grassroots Manager Awarded Professional of the Year
Minnesota Grassroots Manager for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Britta Babel has been named the organization’s Grassroots Professional of the Year. MNN’s Ashley Walker has more:
Jet-setting Vikings beat Jets in London, stay unbeaten
The Vikings remained undefeated with a 23-17 Sunday morning win over the New York Jets in London. MNN sports director Mike Grimm has a recap:
80 Minnesota lineworkers restoring power knocked out by Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
18 electric cooperatives in the state sent to crews to assist with the recovery. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
Honoring Minnesota Teachers
Nominations are now open for 2025 Teacher of the Year. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
September 2024 was driest on record for several parts of Minnesota
Officials at the D-N-R State Climatology Office say lakes and rivers need significant rainfall. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Vikings head coach says lessons to be learned from Sunday’s win in Green Bay
The Vikings improved to 4-0 on the season and MNN sports director Mike Grimm says head coach Kevin O’Connell will not rest easy:
Gopher quarterback Brosmer excited to play at Michigan
When the Golden Gopher football team plays at 12th-rated Michigan on Saturday, there will be special emotion for Minnesota quarterback Max Brosmer. MNN sports director Mike Grimm has more:
Young Minneapolis Blood Cancer Survivor Named Honored Hero
A 25-year-old Minneapolis cancer survivor has been named the Honored Hero for this year’s Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light the Night event on Thursday. MNN’s Ashley Walker has more:
Minnesota Board on Aging awards more than $4 million for Alzheimer’s/dementia support and care
Officials say respite care is a main focus of this round of grants . MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
State of Minnesota commits $40 million to maintain and upgrade public housing
Minnesota Housing selected 18 buildings across the state for this round of funding. MNN’s Brent Palm has more: