>>Northern Minnesota Authorities Assist in Search for Missing Canadian Man
(Ely, MN) — The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is assisting Canadian authorities in the search for a missing man near the U.S.-Canada border. Ontario Provincial Police asked for help locating 47-year-old Peter Buckle in the area of Lake Lac la Croix. Buckle was using his cabin on the Canadian side of the lake, and his boat and campsite were located, but he was not. The St. Louis County rescue squad was part of extensive searches on Saturday and Sunday and remains in communication with Canadian law enforcement.
>>Man Dies in Skid Loader Accident in New London
(Kandiyohi County, MN) — A 67-year-old man is dead after being trapped by a skid steer loader in New London on Sunday afternoon. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called around 2:41 p.m., but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released pending family notification. The incident remains under investigation. Multiple agencies assisted, including the State Patrol, DNR, local fire and ambulance crews, and Life Link 3 Air Ambulance.
>>Minnesota Faces Technology Crisis in SNAP Processing
(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota is facing a technology crisis that could impact how counties process SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) applications. After visiting a Dakota County agency, DFL Senator Erin Maye Quade says counties can’t count on the federal government for as much funding to fix the problem. “The need for the state to update this technology, but seeing the pressures that the One Big Bill is putting on counties is… it really is a breaking point,” Maye Quade said. “The system they’re doing now and the workarounds they’re doing now are already difficult enough—and to increase that several magnitudes, I mean, it’s dire.” Under the old agreement, the federal government and counties split costs 50-50. Now, counties will need to cover 75% of the costs, which could lead to higher county taxes.
>>Thanksgiving Travel Rush: 6.5 Million Expected in the Region
(Undated) — Minnesotans will be among the 6.5 million people expected to hit the road across the region for Thanksgiving, according to AAA Minnesota. Spokesperson Brynna Knapp says the busiest travel times will start Tuesday afternoon. “We’re projecting that Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons will be the most congested travel time,” Knapp said. “If you can get to your destination before that Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon, you’re going to beat some of that congestion. We always recommend getting out on the road before 11 a.m.” AAA estimates 90% of holiday travelers will drive to their destinations this year.
>>Guns N’ Roses Coming to Mystic Lake Amphitheater in August 2026
(Shakopee, MN) — Guns N’ Roses is playing more than 60 shows in 2026, and the world tour includes a stop next summer in Minnesota. G-N-R is scheduled to perform at the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee on Saturday, August 8th. Axl, Slash, and the band played the Xcel Energy Center in 2021. Tickets for the Mystic Lake show go on sale to the public on Friday, December 5th.
>> Minnesota State Fair Flash Sale on Tuesday
(Falcon Heights, MN) — The Minnesota State Fair is doing a one-day flash sale tomorrow (Tues) for 2026 admission tickets. Gate admission is 15 dollars on Tuesday only, and tickets are limited to a dozen per order. Officials say State Fair tickets made good stocking stuffers. Admission was 20 dollars for adults last year and 18 for kids and seniors. Tickets can be purchased on the Minnesota State Fair website (mnstatefair.org).
