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Minnesota #4 In US News & World Report Best State to Live
Minnesota is the fourth-best state to live in according to the latest U-S News & World Report rankings.
MN Chamber Searches for “Coolest Thing Made in MN”
The very first “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota” contest is reaching decision time as nominations close Thursday.
10 Tornado Reports in Southern Minnesota, Power Outages
The National Weather Service says it received at least ten reports of tornadoes Monday night in south-central Minnesota.
Woman Pleads Guilty to Moving Human Remains In Mille Lacs County
A woman has entered a guilty plea to charges she helped move human remains in Mille Lacs County last year.
Investigation into Fatal Mille Lacs County Hit and Run Not Over
The investigation into the fatal hit and run of Milles Lacs County doctor Cathy Donovan is not over after authorities seized a vehicle of interest.
Mille Lacs County Billboards Ask for Tips in Pedestrian Hit and Run
Authorities in Mille Lacs County hope new billboards will lead to tips about the November hit-and-run death of Doctor Cathy Donovan.
Congressman Emmer’s Family Home a Target of Swatting Incident
Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer says he and his family were the target of a "swatting" incident over the weekend.
Second Brother of Three in Sunburg UTV Crash Dies of Injuries
The second of three brothers injured in a pickup-UTV crash near Sunburg in Kandiyohi County did not survive.
CVS To Close Pharmacies In Dozens Of Target Stores
CVS Health is shutting down dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores over the next few months.
NL/S School Remembers Student Who Died After UTV-Pickup Crash
Students and staff at New London-Spicer High School are being urged to wear camo or blaze orange Thursday in honor of a classmate who died after a crash in west-central Minnesota.
Dakota Phrase on Proposed New State Seal Sparking Controversy
A special commission's final recommendation for Minnesota's new state seal is sparking controversy because it includes a Dakota phrase meaning "land where the waters reflect the sky.”
Commission Picks New Minnesota State Flag Design
The new state flag will feature a Navy blue outline of Minnesota with a white star inside and light blue on the other half.
Commission Picking 5 Finalists for MN State Flag and Seal
A state commission is expected to pick five finalists for the new Minnesota flag and seal Tuesday from a list of more than 26 hundred designs.
Minnesota Winter Heating Bills Expected to be $23 Lower a Month
Minnesota Energy Resources says the heating costs will be down this winter due to an increase in the supply of gas compared to last winter.