>>Minnesota Sex Offender Program Escapee Apprehended in St. Peter
(St. Peter, MN) — Police in St. Peter say a patient who escaped from the Minnesota Sex Offender Program is back in custody. Authorities were notified that 45-year-old Beau-Jacob Zimmer escaped the facility around 1:30 this morning on a bicycle and was carrying a kitchen knife. Officers say Zimmer was apprehended around 7 am today (Fri) after being spotted walking on a county road west of St. Peter.
>>No Minnesota Flu Deaths in Weekly Report
(St. Paul, MN) — There are no new flu-related deaths in the latest weekly report from the Minnesota Department of Health. State data show influenza is blamed for 362 deaths this season. Four children have also died from the flu in Minnesota. There were 23 hospitalizations last week and no flu outbreaks in schools or long-term care facilities.
>>Fishing Impacts on Minnesota Economy
(St. Paul, MN) — The countdown to tomorrow’s fishing opener is on. DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen says fishing significantly impacts the state’s economy. Outdoor recreation is an 11-billion-dollar industry, and fishing alone is about 4.4 billion dollars in Minnesota.
Strommen reminds Minnesota moms that you can fish without a license this Mother’s Day weekend. The Governor’s fishing opener kicked off in Cross Lake today.
>>MDH Releases 2024 Drinking Water Report
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Health is releasing its 2024 Drinking Water Report. Drinking Water Protection Unit Supervisor Alycia Overbo says 97% of Minnesota’s 6,500-plus water systems met federal health standards. Overbo says Minnesotans can be confident about the tap water coming into their homes and places of business. Overbo says the report also highlights some of the work being done in every corner of the state to address challenges facing drinking water. More information on water quality can be found by visiting the Department of Health’s website.
>>Twins and Giants Open Weekend Series at Target Field
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Twins go for their sixth straight win tonight (Fri, 7:10 pm) in the series opener against the Giants at Target Field. Minnesota beat Baltimore 5-2 on Thursday afternoon to sweep the three-game series. San Francisco just took two of three from the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field and has won five of six. Chris Paddack starts for the Twins tonight against Giants righthander Jordan Hicks.
