>>Minnesota State Patrol Responds to Hundreds of Crashes and Spinouts
(Undated) — The Minnesota State Patrol is reporting 280 crashes, 333 vehicles off the road, and 30 jackknifed semis from noon Tuesday through 6 a.m. today (Wed). People were injured in 30 of the crashes. Multiple semis were involved in a pile-up Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 94 in western Minnesota, and several semis are jack-knifed this morning between Fergus Falls and Moorhead. Strong winds are blowing around the fresh snow in many areas.
>>Three Duck Hunters Rescued from Capsized Boat in Wabasha County
(Wabasha, MN) — Three duck hunters are hospitalized after their boat capsized this morning on the Mississippi River in Wabasha County. Deputies say the boat overturned near the Weaver Landing, and they were able to call 9-1-1 for help. The hunters in the water were taken to shore by others before authorities arrived. The sheriff’s office says they were believed to be in stable condition and taken to the hospital.
>>Navigation Season Ends on Upper Mississippi River in Minnesota
(St. Paul, MN) — The navigation season on the Upper Mississippi River is unofficially over in Minnesota. The Army Corps of Engineers says the Motor Vessel Sierra Dawn was the last tow to pass through Lock and Dam 2 on Tuesday afternoon near Hastings. The last tow of the 2024 season departed on December 1st. The 2025 navigation season started on March 19th. Officials say maintenance is the top priority over the winter to ensure a reliable navigation channel for the movement of commodities up and down the river.
>>Meeker County Shed Fire Destroys Farm Equipment and Semi
(Meeker County, MN) — Firefighters battled a large shed fire late Tuesday in Collinwood Township. Authorities say the blaze started around 9:30 p.m. and quickly consumed the structure. When crews arrived, the shed was fully engulfed. The building, owned by 74-year-old Galen Carlson, housed farm equipment and a semi-truck loaded with corn. Both the shed and its contents were declared a total loss. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
>>Metro Bus in St. Cloud Awarded $14 Million Grant to Upgrade CNG Fleet
(St. Cloud, MN) — Metro Bus in St. Cloud is using a 14-million-dollar grant to upgrade its fleet of compressed natural gas buses. The funding from the Federal Transportation Administration will help replace 24 C-N-G buses that were purchased in 2014. Metro Bus was the first public transit agency in the U-S to operate a fleet using compressed natural gas.
>>New Ski Chalet Planned for Duluth’s Chester Bowl
(Duluth, MN) — Big changes are coming to Duluth’s Chester Bowl. After years of planning and fundraising, the Thom Storm Chalet will be torn down and rebuilt starting in mid-March. The new facility will offer more than 5,200 square feet of interior space, up from the current 3,300 square feet, and comes with a price tag of over three-million-dollars. Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert praised residents for their strong support of the Chester Bowl, noting that community backing has been crucial at a time when city resources for recreational amenities are stretched thin.
>>Jordan Police Search for Missing, Endangered Man
(Jordan, MN) — Jordan police are searching for a missing 39-year-old man. Jeremy Conyers is believed to be either in the M-S-P airport area or using Metro Transit transportation. He’s described as Black, five feet eleven inches tall, 170 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Conyers was last seen carrying a corduroy “Supreme” backpack.
>>Minnesota Wild Close Out Road Trip Wednesday Night in Chicago
(Chicago, IL) — The Minnesota Wild wrap up a three-game road trip tonight against the Blackhawks in Chicago. Minnesota has won five straight and is 7-0-and-1 in its last eight games. The Wild are coming off back-to-back shutouts in Pittsburgh on Friday night and Winnipeg on Sunday. Jesper Wallstedt made 32 saves in the 3-0 win over the Jets for his third shutout in his last four starts. Filip Gustavsson is expected to get the start in Chicago.
