>>Gas Prices Lower in Minnesota, Rising Nationally
(St. Louis Park, MN) – Gas prices in Minnesota are heading in the right direction for consumers, but the same cannot be said nationally. The average for regular unleaded in Minnesota is $4.32 a gallon. The price has dropped six cents since last week. Diesel fuel has dropped 9 cents a gallon this week to an average of $6.26. The national average for regular unleaded has risen to $4.48 a gallon which could mark the highest September on record.
>>Man Gets Life Sentence in Murder Case
(Burnsville, MN) – A Burnsville man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing the mother of his children. Forty-nine-year-old Jason Filas received the sentence today in Dakota County District Court after pleading guilty earlier this month to first-degree murder while committing domestic abuse with a past pattern of abuse. Prosecutors say Filas fatally stabbed 32-year-old Danielle Warren in their Burnsville home in May of 2025. Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena says she hopes the sentence provides some measure of peace for Warren’s family and loved ones. Filas remains in custody awaiting transfer to state prison.
>>Spring Valley Schools Lockdown Due to Gun Incident
(Spring Valley, MN) – Kingsland Public Schools in Spring Valley were placed in lockdown Monday afternoon after a gun incident was reported close to the schools. A shelter-in-place order was issued after calls came in about a man holding a rifle in a residential area. The incident was reported approximately 1,000 feet from school property. About an hour later, the man was taken into custody, and the school lockdown was lifted. No injuries were reported.
>>Walz Visiting Denmark
(Charlottenlund, Denmark) – A busy day for Governor Tim Walz on his Nordic visit to Denmark. Stops include a visit to the Colorplast Pilot plant and attend the Nordic Health Innovation Fair. He still plans to meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. Walz is on this trip to strengthen international partnerships, promote Minnesota as a destination for business investment, and expand opportunities for Minnesota companies and workers. His trip will include visits to Sweden and Iceland and wraps up on Sunday.
>> Lawmakers Hear Concerns Over Data Centers
(Rochester, MN) – Data centers and artificial intelligence remain a growing concern for some Minnesota residents. Dozens of Rochester-area residents joined a recent virtual listening session hosted by local lawmakers to discuss data center regulations, environmental impacts, AI, and industry transparency. Lawmakers say participants voiced support for stronger oversight as the state considers future policy changes. Several data center regulations passed in 2025, but other proposals failed and could return for debate during the 2027 legislative session.
>> Settlement Targets Pesticide Costs for Farmers
(Undated) – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says a settlement with pesticide manufacturer Corteva could help lower costs for farmers. The agreement resolves claims that Corteva used a loyalty program to discourage distributors from selling lower-cost generic pesticides after patents expired. Under the deal, Corteva will end the program, submit to 10 years of compliance oversight, and pay Minnesota $1.25 million. State and federal officials say the changes should improve access to cheaper pesticide products, while a related antitrust case against pesticide giant Syngenta remains ongoing.
>> Court Orders CFPB Funding to Continue
(Undated) – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says a federal court has ordered the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to remain fully funded. The ruling resolves a lawsuit filed by Ellison and a coalition of attorneys general after the agency’s former acting director declined to request funding from the Federal Reserve. The court found that decision violated the Constitution and ordered the CFPB to seek the funding needed to continue operations. Ellison says the consumer watchdog has returned billions of dollars to Americans and remains an important resource for investigating financial complaints.
>>Minnesota Earns High Marks for Technology Use
(Undated) – Minnesota is being recognized for its use of digital technology in government. The Center for Digital Government awarded the state an A-minus in its 2026 Digital States Survey, marking the third straight survey in which Minnesota has earned a grade in the A range. State officials say the recognition reflects efforts to modernize services, expand cybersecurity protections, and improve access to online government tools. Minnesota also highlighted reaching its digital self-service goal a year ahead of schedule and increasing the use of cloud-based technology across state agencies.
