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Thousands of Chickens Perish in Wright County Egg Barn Fire
Tens of thousands of chickens are dead following a fire at a commercial egg production farm near Howard Lake on Monday morning.

Minnesota State Fair Raising Gate Admission by $2 in 2025
Gate admission to the Minnesota State Fair is going up to 20 dollars for adults and 18 for seniors and kids this summer.

Simon to File Supreme Court Petition Over GOP Floor Session
Secretary of State Steve Simon says he plans to petition the Supreme Court after Minnesota House Republicans swore in members and elected a speaker without a quorum.

DFL Lawmakers Vow to Avoid First Day of Minnesota House Session
The Minnesota Legislature is set to begin its 2025 session Tuesday, but there is uncertainty about how much work will be accomplished in the House.

State DFL Representatives-Elect Sworn in to Minnesota House Early
Minnesota House Democrats say all state representatives-elect were sworn into office this weekend by a district court judge.

Minnesota Sees Big Increase in Flu Activity, 14 Deaths
The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting a big spike in flu activity in the new year.

2 Found Dead in Shakopee Hotel Room After Swingers Club Party
Two people were found dead in a Shakopee hotel room on New Year’s Day.

State Dedicated over $1.2 M to Research Bird Flu in Wildlife
Minnesota is approving the allocation of more than $1.2 million in lottery proceeds for the research of avian influenza in wildlife.

House Democrats Threaten Not to Show Up First 2 Weeks of Session
The Minnesota state legislature is set to convene in just over a week, but the question is, will Democrats even be there?

Sports Gambling Bill to Get Early Attention at Capitol
State lawmakers are not wasting any time on the sports gambling bill.

Family Identifies 3-Year-Old Boy Killed in Accidental Shooting
The family is identifying the three-year-old boy who died in an accidental shooting in Otter Tail County.

Minnesota Energy Assistance Program Seeking More Applications
State officials say Minnesota's Energy Assistance Program has served about 68,000 households in the state this heating season.

Walz Administration Announces Surge in Minnesota Exports
More Minnesota-made products are being sold around the world.

Department of Health Reporting More Than 40 Norovirus Outbreaks
The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting more than 40 outbreaks of norovirus in December which is almost twice the usual number.
