>>Flooding Forces Evacuations in New Richland
(New Richland, MN) — Residents of New Richland are beginning to assess the damage after torrential rain caused widespread flooding over the weekend. The National Weather Service reported five to nine inches of rain along the Highway 30 corridor late Friday into Saturday, triggering flash flooding. City officials declared a state of emergency, and roughly 400 homes were affected. Firefighters used a boat to rescue residents from several homes, while 36 residents were evacuated from the New Richland Care Center. No injuries were reported. Officials have asked residents to document property damage as cleanup and damage assessments continue.
>>Rural Rush Hour
(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota drivers are being reminded to watch for slow-moving farm equipment as harvest season picks up across the state. MnDOT spokesperson Anne Meyer says motorists should slow down, pass only when it’s safe, and watch for debris that may fall from farm equipment. Farm operators are also being urged to make sure lights and safety equipment are working and to display slow-moving vehicle emblems properly. From 2023 through 2025, Minnesota recorded 392 crashes involving farm equipment, resulting in 12 deaths and 167 injuries.
>>Duluth-Superior Port Reports Drop in Cargo Shipments
(Duluth, MN) — Cargo shipments declined sharply at the Port of Duluth-Superior last year. Port officials say total tonnage fell nearly 15 percent in 2025, with iron ore shipments dropping by almost three million tons. Most of that decline came from fewer iron ore exports to Canada, which fell by about two-and-a-half million tons. Grain, coal, limestone and other bulk commodities also declined. Port officials say they’re working to diversify business, including pursuing more heavy-lift and renewable-energy cargo.
>>Fewer Flights Could Affect Holiday Travel From MSP
(Bloomington, MN) — Minnesotans planning holiday travel could find fewer flight options on some routes this year. Airlines have adjusted schedules at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, with Sun Country among the carriers reducing flights. The Minnesota-based airline has cited pilot departures and higher operating costs. Travelers may want to book early, especially for the busiest Thanksgiving and Christmas travel days.
>>Driver Arrested After Alleged Road Rage Gun Incident in Chanhassen
(Chanhassen, MN) — A driver is accused of pointing a gun at another motorist during an apparent road rage incident in Chanhassen. The Carver County Sheriff’s Office says the suspect allegedly tailgated another vehicle before pulling alongside it and pointing a handgun toward the driver and two children inside. Deputies used the suspect’s license plate to locate and arrest him at his home. A gun was recovered, and the man was jailed on possible second-degree assault and threats of violence charges.
