A new gun law will go into effect in Minnesota this summer, here's why

Following a WCCO Investigation, a new law will require all law enforcement agencies in the state of Minnesota to log all firearms used in a crime in a national database called eTrace. WCCO's Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle explains.

Minnesota sheriffs, county attorneys call for mental health funding

Sheriffs and County Attorney across the state of Minnesota are demanding change, saying they don't have the proper resources to help people in need of psychiatric care. (ABC 6 News) – Minnesota law enforcement agencies are saying enough is enough as …

Job listings that never close may be distorting Minnesota's labor data, analyst warns

ST. CLOUD — Minnesotans might be seeing more and more “ghost jobs,” or fake job listings, according to Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development regional analyst Luke Greiner. “We’re getting a lot of reports about job openings just being …

Minnesota River Congress to push for water storage funding

MANKATO — The annual Minnesota River Congress meets June 12 to vote on a new Minnesota River Commission that would continue to invest in water storage infrastructure for the river. At this month’s congress, which is 6 p.m. in the Kato Ballroom, council …

Here Are 4 Must Visit Central Minnesota Patios This Summer

We are starting to hit that sweet spot here in Central Minnesota. The days are comfortable and long, the nights are refreshingly cool, so when your workday is done and you are looking to get out and soak up some sun, a good patio can be that mini life …

New air quality alert issued for northern Minnesota through Friday

Moderate Canadian wildfire smoke across the north; statewide smoke possible SundaySmoke from Canadian wildfires creates a haze by the Kawishiwi River near Ely on May 30. Erica Dischino for MPR News PlayListenNew air quality alert issued for northern …

Dozens of cannabis businesses get green light to open in Minnesota

Dozens of lucky cannabis industry hopefuls got a big boost Thursday to open their business, two years after Minnesota legalized marijuana for recreational use.  “IT WAS EXHAUSTING“ - Two years after recreational cannabis was legalized, lucky entrepreneurs …

Aaron Rodgers Signs With a Team That is Not the Minnesota Vikings

Since there’s really nothing else of note happening today (as long as you’re not actively looking at social media), we can bring you the report of how our short, regionally-specific nightmare has officially come to an end. Numerous sources are reporting …

Video: Great horned owl takes starling in midair at Southeast Minnesota's International Owl Center

HOUSTON, Minn. — Iris, a great horned owl, doesn’t need to hunt. Blind in her right eye, Iris has been in captivity since 2006. She is an education ambassador owl which means she’s used to give students an up close lesson about the raptors. In addition, …

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