Minnesota votes to fill seat of state representative who was killed along with her husband

Minnesota voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday for a special election to fill the state House seat of the late state Representative Melissa Hortman, who was killed in June alongside her husband in what officials described as a “politically...

Minneapolis urban farm activists miss purchase deadline for Roof Depot industrial site

Environmental activists from the East Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis had until Monday to close on a vacant warehouse they’ve been fighting, for years, to take off the city’s hands for redevelopment as a community-owned indoor urban farm.That...

Minnesota Deer Archery Season Kicked Off This Weekend

The 2025/2026 Minnesota deer archery season kicked off this weekend, and area hunters are reminded that some hunters will be required to test for CWD . Minnesota DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us more. Baden also explains...

Special election to fill slain Minnesota lawmaker’s seat shines light on political violence

(NEW YORK) — Minnesotans are set to vote Tuesday in the special election to replace Melissa Hortman, the former Democratic Minnesota House speaker who was killed alongside her husband at their home in June, a politically motivated killing thrust...

Special election for slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman’s seat comes amid new fears of political violence

By Molly English (CNN) — A special election in Minnesota on Tuesday will determine who will fill the seat of the late Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman, just over three months after she and her husband were fatally shot in what Gov. Tim Walz...

Dead Trees Hide a Complex World Crucial to Forest Ecology and Climate

Mark Harmon crouches low next to log number 219: a moss-covered western hemlock tree trunk, five meters long, lying dead on the ground in the lush green woods. It’s marked by a thin aluminum tag. The forest ecologist leans in close, his unruly...

‘Ghost students’ scam Minnesota colleges

Welcome to the Glean, MinnPost’s twice-daily roundup of Minnesota news. Never miss The Glean MinnPost’s twice-daily roundup of Minnesota news delivered in our daily newsletter. “Ghost students” are wreaking havoc at college campuses across...

Special election for slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman’s seat comes amid new fears of political violence

By Molly English, CNN (CNN) — A special election in Minnesota on Tuesday will determine who will fill the seat of the late Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman, just over three months after she and her husband were fatally shot in what Gov. Tim...

Minnesota Take a Kid Hunting Weekend is Sept. 20-21

ST. PAUL – Getting young people outdoors hunting squirrels, rabbits and other small game is the focus of Minnesota’s Take a Kid Hunting Weekend on Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 21, the Department of Natural Resources said in a news release....

How often does Minnesota get a "false fall"?

The sweet taste of summer keeps people satisfied at Conny's Creamy Cone in St. Paul. "It helps you cool off," said loyal customer Brian Lulek, as he enjoyed his soft-serve treat. Cones and shakes are bringing relief as an end-of-season heatwave...

DNR climatologist breaks down a “false fall”

This last gasp of summer in Minnesota feels like a furnace. The state’s recent stretch of high 80s almost makes some forget the chilly start to September. Jeff Wagner finds out how often a “false fall” occurs.

Minnesota DNR Announces 2025 ‘Take A Kid Hunting Weekend’ Details

Each year, the Minnesota DNR promotes a handful of free hunting and fishing events, with the ultimate goal of introducing a kid to these outdoor activities. A couple of examples include the summer "Take a Kid Fishing" weekend, usually hosted in...

Trump wouldn’t call Minnesota governor after Democrat was slain but now blames him for raised flags

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump claimed Monday that he would have ordered flags lowered to half-staff following the assassination of a Minnesota Democratic state lawmaker this summer had he been asked by the state’s governor. But Trump at...

Trump wouldn’t call Minnesota governor after Democrat was slain but now blames him for raised flags

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he would have ordered flags lowered to half-staff following the assassination of a Minnesota Democratic state lawmaker this summer had he been asked by the state’s governor. But Trump at...

Minnesota #DNR Conservation Officer Reports-Sept. 15, 2025

CO Hanna Wood (Fergus Falls) spent the week focused on recreational vehicle enforcement, archery deer season, and youth waterfowl-hunting season. Numerous contacts were made during the week. Violations over the week included youth under 18 without...

Hear Teamsters Explain, Celebrate Big Contract Win at the University of Minnesota

Welcome back to The Flyover, your daily digest of important, overlooked, and/or interesting Minnesota news stories. Teamsters Win! Hear 'Em Discuss Labor Victory at the U of M. "We’ll get 'er done, Willie," Gov. Tim Walz promised Friday after...

Minnesota’s first Certified Crop Adviser Award to be awarded

taniashustyk / Depositphotos.com The Minnesota Crop Production Retailers and the Minnesota Certified Crop Adviser Board are excited to introduce the Minnesota Certified Crop Adviser Award. This award recognizes an individual who has performed...

Heavier rains due to climate change causing more landslides and rockfalls in Minnesota

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. — Heavier rainfall because of a warming climate is accelerating erosion in many parts of Minnesota, leading to more frequent landslides, mudslides and rockfalls. And those landslides can cause significant damage to homes,...

What went wrong for Minnesota Vikings and JJ McCarthy against Atlanta Falcons?

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UMD recognized as a top performer in 2025 Sustainable Campus Index

The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has been named a Top Performer in Research in the 2025 Sustainable Campus Index from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Of the nearly five hundred submissions...