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Minnesota 2 days ago

Canadian pipeline project causes fourth Minnesota aquifer breach

Minnesota has reported an aquifer breach in Aitkin County, the fourth of its kind stemming from Enbridge Energy's construction of an oil pipeline replacement.

Minnesota 2 days ago

Minnesota, South Dakota companies scrap major healthcare merger

A proposed merger between Minnesota-based Fairview Health Services and South Dakota-based Sanford Health has been abandoned, the companies announced Thursday.

Minnesota 2 days ago

Marijuana will officially be legal in Minnesota starting Aug. 1: Here's what you need to know

Marijuana will officially be legal in Minnesota starting on the first day of August. Residents will be able to possess and grow the substance for recreational purposes.

Minnesota 2 days ago

Minnesota highway buckles amid US heat wave

Pavement buckled on a Minnesota highway as temperatures soared this week. The Minnesota Department of Transportation warned drivers about potential dangers.

Minnesota Golden Gophers 3 days ago

Minnesota head football coach P.J. Fleck defends program, calls mistreatment claims 'baseless'

Minnesota Golden Gophers head football coach P.J. Fleck denied allegations from former players in a recent report who used the term "cult" to describe his program.

US 5 days ago

Minnesota small businesses bracing for cost of billion-dollar paid leave law: 'It's just crazy'

Small business owners in Minnesota are worried they might have to close their doors over cost concerns once a new billion-dollar paid leave takes effect in 2026.

Minnesota 5 days ago

Minnesota deputy escapes with 'minor injuries' after vehicle crash leaves police vehicle in flames: video

A video captured a fire engulfing a Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office police vehicle in Minnesota following a highway crash.

CRIME 6 days ago

Home-invasion murder suspect's blood on doorknob led to arrest 4 decades later: police

A Minneapolis man is charged with murder and burglary after he allegedly broke into an apartment building in 1984 and attacked two victims with a knife, killing one.

Minnesota 6 days ago

Minneapolis backs away from enforcing laws that criminalize buying, using psychedelic plants

Mayor Jacob Frey announced on July 21, 2023, that the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, is backing away from enforcing laws that criminalize the use of psychedelic mushrooms.

Minnesota 6 days ago

Minnesota cities consider ban on smoking marijuana on sidewalks, in parks as drug nears legalization

Cities across Minnesota are considering whether to restrict marijuana use in public places as they prepare for recreational marijuana to become legal in the state.