>>Two Dead In Mobile Home Fire In Jordan
(Jordan, MN) — Authorities are investigating a deadly mobile home fire in Jordan. The blaze happened early this morning at the Valley Green Mobile Home Park. Two women died, and a man suffered serious injuries. Officials say two dogs also died during the fire. The Minnesota Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the blaze.
>>University Of Minnesota’s Rachel Hardeman Steps Down After Plagiarism Accusations
(Minneapolis, MN) — A professor at the University of Minnesota is resigning amid allegations of plagiarism. Rachel Hardeman has denied the accusations and plans to leave the university next month. Two scholars have claimed that she plagiarized their work for personal gain. However, Hardeman stated that an investigation conducted by the university found no evidence of wrongdoing. In 2020, she received the McKnight Presidential Fellow Award and was recognized by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people.
>>Gas Prices Decline Slightly in Minnesota
(St. Louis Park, MN) — Gas prices are down slightly across the state in mid-April. Triple-A Minnesota reports the statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.09. That’s down from $3.17 last week. Gas is under three dollars in some counties in southern and central Minnesota. Analysts say they expect higher prices as more people drive in the spring and the refineries switch to summer-grade blends.
>>Spring Turkey Season Underway
(Undated) — The Spring turkey hunting season is officially underway in Minnesota. DNR game bird specialist Nate Huck says safety should be at the top of your mind if you plan on heading out to hunt. That includes knowing your target and what’s beyond at any given time. He also suggests avoiding wearing the colors red, white, or blue as they could be confused for a male turkey. It’s also important to know what tag limits there are for the spring season. The spring turkey hunting season runs until May 31st; more information can be found on the DNR’s website.
>>Delta Will Offer Trips To The Bahamas From Minneapolis
(Minneapolis, MN) — Minnesota air travelers will soon have a new option for reaching the Bahamas. Delta Air Lines is launching flights to Nassau from Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. These four-hour flights will operate on Saturdays from December to April. Additionally, Delta announced new routes from its Atlanta hub to two Caribbean destinations: St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada.
>>Twins and Mets Wrap Up Series at Target Field
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Twins and New York Mets are playing the series finale this afternoon (Wed, 12:10 pm) at Target Field. The Mets took the opener Monday, and the Twins won 6-3 last night. Righthander David Festa is on the mound for Minnesota today. In Tuesday’s win, the team lost shortstop Carlos Correa to a wrist injury and outfielder Matt Wallner to a sore hamstring.
