>>Rochester Police Fatally Shoot Man on Domestic-Related Call
(Rochester, MN) — The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is investigating a fatal shooting on Wednesday night by a Rochester police officer. It happened around 9:30 when authorities responded to a domestic-related call involving a man experiencing a mental health crisis. Investigators say that during the struggle, the man grabbed an officer’s firearm and was shot by another officer. Paramedics treated the man at the scene, but he died at St. Mary’s Hospital. The man who died has not been identified
>> Minnesotans Encouraged to File for the State’s Child Tax Credit
(St. Paul, MN) — State officials are urging Minnesotans to file for the state’s Child Tax Credit. So far this year, more than 154,000 tax returns have claimed the credit, covering over 318,000 children across Minnesota. Families are receiving an average payment of $2,669. The refundable credit provides up to $1,750 per qualifying child, and families can receive the full amount even if they don’t owe state income tax. The state estimates the credit could reduce child poverty in Minnesota by up to one-third. More information can be found on the state Department of Revenue’s website.
>>Formal Federal Attorney Running Against Rep. Omar
(St. Paul, MN) — A federal attorney who told a district judge, “This job sucks,” is now launching a bid for Congress. Julie Le, who made national headlines after her February 3rd courtroom remark, announced she will challenge DFL Representative Ilhan Omar. Le worked for the U.S. Attorney’s Office and told the judge she and her colleagues had been working around the clock on immigration cases tied to Operation Metro Surge. Her campaign platform centers on immigration reform, education funding, and health care access. On her website, Le criticizes the current U.S. immigration system as “outdated and inefficient,” saying it has contributed to a “humanitarian crisis.”
>>Klobuchar Pushes for Year-Round E-15 Sales
(Washington, D.C.) — Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is continuing her push for year‑round E‑15 sales nationwide.
Klobuchar, the ranking member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, says allowing 15‑percent ethanol fuel to be sold in all states during the summer months would provide consumers with more options at the pump and help ease price pressures. Minnesota and seven other Midwestern states have permanent EPA waivers allowing year‑round E‑15 sales. However, 42 states are still barred from selling the blend from June through mid‑September, due to federal vapor‑pressure regulations.
>>Garage And Home Damaged in New York Mills Fire
(New York Mills, MN) — A New York Mills home sustained damage early this morning after a fire broke out in an attached garage. Fire crews arrived to find the garage fully engulfed, with flames spreading into the home. The garage is considered a total loss. No injuries were reported. According to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, the cause of the fire remains under investigation, but officials say there is no indication of anything suspicious. The State Fire Marshal’s Office is assisting with the investigation.
>>Minnesota Wild and Philadelphia Flyers at Grand Casino Arena
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Wild continue their four-game homestand tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Wild shut out the Mammoth 5-0 on Tuesday. Kirill Kaprizov scored his 37th goal of the season, and Matt Boldy added his 36th. The Flyers beat Minnesota in overtime on October 25th in Philly. The Wild are 38-16-and-11 and in third place in the Central Division. The Rangers come to St. Paul on Saturday, and the Maple Leafs finish the homestand on Sunday.
