>>Federal Government Again Stops Sharing Evidence in Good, Pretti Shootings
(Minneapolis, MN) — The federal government has again stopped sharing evidence with Minnesota investigators looking into the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti involving federal immigration agents. Minnesota officials announced Thursday that federal authorities had resumed sharing evidence in July but have since halted cooperation. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says the federal government continues to withhold evidence related to both shootings. She also criticized a federal motion to dismiss, saying it appears intended to obstruct the state investigations.
>>Annunciation Shooting Victim’s Parents Endorse Klobuchar
(Minneapolis, MN) — The parents of a 10-year-old girl killed in the 2025 Annunciation school shooting are endorsing Senator Amy Klobuchar for governor. Mike Moyski and Jackie Flavin say Republican candidate Lisa Demuth broke her promise to allow a vote on gun safety legislation, including proposed bans on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines. The package passed the DFL-controlled Senate this year but never received a full House floor vote. Demuth disputes their account, saying she promised the bills would go through the legislative process and receive votes. She points to efforts to advance gun-related measures in House committees. The couple says Klobuchar has supported their family since the shooting.
>>Omar To Leave D.C. Home After Federal Search
(Undated) — Congresswoman Ilhan Omar plans to move out of her Washington, D.C., home after federal agents searched it last week. In an interview with MS NOW, the Minneapolis Democrat said the attention surrounding the search has left her feeling unsafe. Federal authorities are investigating possible fraud involving immigration paperwork connected to her family. Omar says she is confident she did nothing wrong. Investigators reportedly seized 17 items during the search, including phones, notebooks and a vintage camera.
>>Two Children Injured in St. Cloud Crosswalk Crash
(St. Cloud, MN) — Two children were seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in a St. Cloud crosswalk Wednesday afternoon. Police say a 56-year-old woman was turning when she hit an adult and two children, ages six and ten. The six-year-old was airlifted to Children’s Hospital, while the ten-year-old was taken by ambulance. The adult was not hospitalized. The driver was cited for failing to yield to pedestrians.
>>Driver Taken to Hospital After Vehicle Ends Up in Cloquet River
(Industrial Township, MN) — An adult male driver was taken to the hospital after his vehicle ended up in the Cloquet River Thursday evening in Industrial Township. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says the driver reportedly experienced a medical incident while driving, causing the vehicle to enter the river. He was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. No other occupants were in the vehicle.
>>CentraCare Plans to Integrate Stellis Health
(St. Cloud, MN)—St. Cloud-based CentraCare and Stellis Health have announced plans to join, bringing Stellis providers and staff into the CentraCare network. Stellis has served Monticello, Buffalo and surrounding communities for 75 years. Shareholders have approved moving forward with the proposed agreement, which still requires final agreements and regulatory approval. The organizations are targeting January 1st, 2027, for the transition. Stellis clinics will continue operating as usual in the meantime.
>>Minnesota Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday
(Undated) — Minnesotans can safely dispose of unused and expired medications tomorrow (Sat) during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement agencies will host collection sites from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tablets, capsules, patches and certain liquid medications in sealed original containers will be accepted. Needles, syringes and other sharps will not be accepted. Minnesotans can find participating drop-off locations at DEA TakeBack dot com. Permanent medication disposal sites are also available year-round.
>>Minnesota Bear Harvest Ranks Among Highest on Record
(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota’s 2026 bear hunting season ended October 18th, with hunters registering 4,168 bears, marking one of the highest harvest totals in state history. The preliminary total is about 30 percent higher than last year’s reported harvest of 2,863 bears. The 2026 total ranks among the state’s highest in more than two decades, according to reported harvest figures. About 80 percent of the season’s bear harvest typically occurs during the first two weeks of hunting, a pattern consistent with Minnesota’s long-term hunting data. Black bears are found primarily in the northern third of the state, but their range extends into central Minnesota and areas near agricultural land.
>>MN Food Waste Rising Despite Millions Spent to Reduce It
(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota is falling behind its goal of cutting food waste in half by 2030. A new state report finds food waste is making up a growing share of what Minnesotans throw away, despite millions of dollars spent on prevention efforts. The Pollution Control Agency awarded nearly five-million dollars to 13 organizations to reduce food waste. The agency urges residents to plan meals, freeze leftovers and donate extra food.
