>>Essentia Health Fargo Lockdown
(Fargo, ND) — Minnesota-based Essentia Health in Fargo was briefly locked down this morning after a threatening phone call was reported around 7:30 a.m. Fargo Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public. The lockdown was a precaution, and all scheduled patient visits are canceled until noon. The incident is under investigation by both Fargo and Moorhead police.
>>Suspects in Armed Robbery of Cloquet Gas Station Arrested
(Cloquet, MN) — The Minnesota B-C-A cancelled the crime alert for the suspects in an armed robbery at a gas station in Cloquet. Investigators say the two men accused of robbing the Kwik Trip on Saturday have been apprehended. Officers say they entered the store, displayed a gun, and fled with an unknown amount of cash. The Kwik Trip employee wasn’t hurt. No other information about the incident has been released.
>>Rochester Man Convicted in 1988 Axe Murders Being Released from Prison
(Rochester, MN) — A man convicted in the 1988 axe murders of his parents and siblings in Rochester while he was a teenager will soon be released from prison. Fifty-three-year-old David Brom was 16 when he killed his mom, dad, brother, and sister. Brom was convicted of first-degree murder and given three life prison sentences, but a new state law eliminates life without parole for juvenile offenders. The Minnesota Department of Corrections confirms that Brom was approved for a work release program and will be transferred from the Lino Lakes prison to a halfway house.
>>MPCA GreenCorps seeking Applicants
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 Minnesota GreenCorps program. This AmeriCorps opportunity places members at sites across the state to work on real-world environmental projects — from improving air and water quality to reducing waste and promoting green transportation. Up to 58 positions are available. Learn more and apply by August 6 at the MPCA website.
>> E. coli Found at Two Harbors Beach
(Two Harbors, MN) – An advisory has been issued after elevated E. coli bacteria levels were discovered at Agate Bay Beach in Two Harbors. The Minnesota Department of Health is recommending people avoid the beach. Another test will be conducted, and the results will be released soon. If anyone becomes ill after contact with beach water, you should contact the Minnesota Department of Health.
>>Minnesota Ranks High in Summer Road Trips
(Undated) — Minnesota is topping the charts as one of the best states for summer road trips. A new WalletHub study ranks Minnesota first overall in the nation, scoring high for safety, affordability, and scenic attractions. The report compared all 50 states using 32 key metrics — from gas prices and road conditions to national parks and fun activities. New York and Ohio followed close behind, while Delaware landed at the bottom of the list.
