Minnesota #DNR Conservation Officer Reports Nov 3, 2025

CO Hanna Wood (Fergus Falls) spent the week focused on small-game and waterfowl-hunting enforcement. Time was also spent assisting the sheriff’s office and helping with a firearms safety class. Wood spent time working with CO Douvier, who located...

Here's what Minnesota deer hunters can expect this season

ST. PAUL — More than 400,000 deer hunters are preparing for the firearms deer season, which opens Saturday, Nov. 8. The season offers opportunities to spend time outdoors with friends and family, find adventure and put venison in the freezer. Deer...

Leaf Peeping Along the Minnesota River Valley

Photo by Ben StoterauIn Minnesota, prime fall foliage isn’t necessarily hard to come by—all regions of the state are decorated with vibrant hues, and getting an up-close look typically doesn’t require any more effort than simply stepping outdoors....

The NBA is back. Here’s what to know in the Wild Wild West

Minnesota Timberwolves This is now the second year that the Wolves have made it to the Western Conference finals but lost embarrassingly. The Wolves didn’t do much during the offseason, looking to run it back with a strong core they found last...

Gil Gutknecht: If Minnesota is to benefit from the AI renaissance, it will need a smart energy policy

Famous football coach Vince Lombardi observed that there are three kinds of people in this world. There are those that make it happen. Those who watch it happen. And those who ask, what happened? Minnesota was once the epicenter of high-speed...

Minneapolis set to vote for mayor, with policing at the crossroads

By Eric Levenson, Ryan Young, and Cynthia Salinas Cappellano, CNN (CNN) — When Brian O’Hara took over the Minneapolis Police Department in 2022, he saw a department in free fall. The murder of George Floyd and the ensuing riots in 2020 had...

Winners declared in Minneapolis park, tax board seats

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is changing over. Election night winners included Dan Engelhart in District 1, northeast Minneapolis; Charles Rucker in District 2, north; Kedar Deshpande in District 3, south-central; and Board President...

Who is running for Minneapolis mayor?

Incumbent Jacob Frey is up against 14 other candidates, most notably State Senator Omar Fateh. MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis residents will head to the polls Tuesday to vote, and the big ticket item is the race for the city's mayor. But in a crowded...

Cancer rates rise for youth in Minnesota, report says

Six leading corn-producing states have seen higher cancer rates among young people over the last decade. The cancer rate in these "Corn Belt" states is 5% higher than the national average for all age groups. Researchers are investigating potential...

Minneapolis City Council progressives hang onto majority

The four City Council candidates endorsed by the Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America all won, including Ward 2 incumbent Robin Wonsley, who found support among her largely University of Minnesota campus constituency with a message of...

House Capital Investment Committee begins Southeast Minnesota bonding tour

Co-Chair Mary Franson and members of the House Capital Investment Committee are set to begin a two-day tour of Southeast Minnesota to evaluate proposed infrastructure projects. The committee will meet with local officials and community leaders to...

From more meat to less waste: How Minnesota food companies Cargill, General use AI

“There’s a lot of human error involved,” said Brett Brohl, a managing partner of Bread and Butter Ventures and longtime food-tech investor. “Will AI ever get it exactly right? No, but it will get closer.”Brohl said one of the most obvious ways to...

Dry October Leaves Parts of Minnesota Thirsty for Rain

Several areas across Minnesota need more rainfall this fall, according to Assistant State Climatologist Pete Boulay. “It was a fairly dry October for most, except for northwestern Minnesota. Boulay said a few places here in the northwestern part...

About the Western Hog-Nosed Snake

Minnesota is known for its loons, squirrels, moose, and deer, but did you know it’s also home to the charming western hog-nosed snake? This unique reptile adds a fascinating twist to the state’s wildlife roster. Jeff LeClare, an amphibian and...

Hottest Novembers in Minnesota since 1895

In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior,...

Cannabinoids can’t hurt? Harm reduction at Mac

In 2023, the passage of Minnesota House File 100 enabled legislation for recreational cannabis. Dispensaries opened up shop, farmers started growing and breweries hopped on the Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) beverage trends. Since then, businesses,...

Xcel Energy aims to boost central Minnesota's power with new battery site

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Xcel Energy plans to construct the Midwest’s largest battery energy storage site at the Sherco Energy Hub in central Minnesota. The company says this initiative is part of a broader investment strategy to enhance energy...

Xcel Energy expands massive solar + storage project to offset retiring Minnesota coal plant

An aerial view of the existing Sherco Solar facility. Xcel Energy plans to build the Midwest’s largest battery energy storage site at the Sherco Energy Hub in central Minnesota. This follows Xcel’s proposal to build out a battery storage network...

Nearly $33.8 million sought to handle Olmsted County's growing trash needs

ROCHESTER — Olmsted County is seeking nearly $33.8 million in state support to continue efforts diverting trash from its landfill. A pair of pitches were made Thursday morning, Nov. 6, as state lawmakers visited Rochester as part of a two-day...

Can Your Attachment Style Change?

Key Takeaways You can change your attachment style by becoming aware of your behaviors and deliberately working towards healthier patterns. Therapy can help you change your attachment style by providing a consistent, safe environment to learn...