>>Cleveland-Cliffs to Lay Off Nearly 600 Workers on Minnesota’s Iron Range

(Hibbing, MN) — Cleveland-Cliffs plans to temporarily close two facilities on the Iron Range, resulting in nearly 600 steelworkers being laid off starting in May. The company cited reduced demand for steel and the need for financial rebalancing as the reasons for halting operations at Hibbing Taconite and the Minorca Mine. While some layoffs may be temporary, the shutdown could extend for over six months. Lawmakers warn that this situation will significantly impact the regional economy, where mining is a key industry.

>> House Bill Would Expand Protections for Service Dogs in Training

(St. Paul, MN) — Legislation passed by the Minnesota House expands protections for service dogs in training. Existing laws prevent discrimination against fully trained assistance dogs, but volunteers who train these animals can face obstacles due to housing restrictions. This bill would ensure volunteers who train these dogs must be given reasonable accommodations. The bill authored by D-F-L Representative Cedrick Frazier of New Hope passed the House by a vote of 114 to 15.

>>5 Arrests Made in Duluth Drug Bust Thursday

(Duluth, MN) — Five people are jailed in Duluth following a search early Thursday by police, sheriff’s deputies, and the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force. Officers say the suspects were selling drugs from a home, and they had firearms. Authorities seized two handguns and sales amounts of cocaine, fentanyl, meth and oxycontin. The suspects face charges including first-degree drug sales, felon in possession of a firearm, and failing to register as a predatory offender.

>>Roger Police’s Extensive Search for Missing Man

(Rogers, MN) — Roger Police are looking for a missing man. 30-year-old Maurice Jackson was last seen the night of March 7th near the Crow River. He is not a resident of the Roger area, and it’s unclear if he remains in the vicinity. Maurice is described as black, 5 feet 8 inches tall, 160 pounds, with long black dreadlocks, brown eyes, and tattoos on his arms and neck. Police have searched for Maurice using water patrol, aerial and drone, on foot, and with search and rescue K9s.

>>Dangerous Man Brewing in Maple Lake Closing at the End of March

(Maple Lake, MN) — Dangerous Man Brewing is closing after a dozen years in the craft beer business. They plan to shut down operations in Maple Lake at the end of March. Dangerous Man closed its northeastern Minneapolis taproom in the fall of 2023 and moved production to Wright County. Owners say they’ve faced challenges, including rising costs, shifting demand, and evolving customer habits. Dangerous Man beers and T-H-C drinks will remain in stores until they’re gone.

>>Frozen Four Women’s Hockey

(Minneapolis, MN) — The fourth-ranked University of Minnesota women’s hockey team is hosting the 2025 Frozen Four and has a national semifinal game against top-ranked Wisconsin tonight. Golden Gopher head coach Brad Frost says last week’s 3-2 win over Colgate to earn the Frozen Four bid gives them momentum for tonight. The visiting Badgers have lost only once all season and are 5-and-0 against Minnesota. Tonight’s game faces off at 7:30 P-M at Ridder Arena on the U of M campus. The winner advances to Sunday’s national championship game.