The Latest Breaking News from Minnesota

Venting on Facebook costs angry Minnesota beekeeper $370,000

Venting on social media proved costly for a Minnesota beekeeper, who now must pay $370,000 to a couple who sold him bees that later died.

Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2022

Dems Are Using 'Under-The-Radar' Approach To Legalize Marijuana, Minnesota House Leader Says They Are Doing It On Purpose

A new state law allowing adult cannabis users in Minnesota to purchase edibles infused with hemp-derived cannabinoids, including small amounts of THC went into effect last Friday.

Benzinga · Jul 6, 2022

Dennis Anderson: However vague, there’s movement in state’s most recent wolf management plan

Evidence of how glacially the wheels of government grind forward was made plain in recent days with the release of the Department of Natural Resources' most recent wolf management plan.

Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2022

NHL mock draft: Canadiens face tough decision between Shane Wright, Juraj Slafkovsky

Naive predictions for all 32 picks to be made during the first round Thursday, plus the Blackhawks’ top pick of 38th overall.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 5, 2022

18-year-old man dies from fireworks injuries in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — An 18-year-old man died early Monday from serious fireworks injuries — the first publicly reported death in Minnesota from fireworks this year.

Tribune News Service · Jul 4, 2022

Minnesota senate president raises $35,360 this election cycle

According to campaign finance reports filed with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, Minnesota State Sen. David Osmek has raised $35,360 and spent $8,118 between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 31, 2022. Osmek currently serves as the president of the state senate.

Ballotpedia · Jul 3, 2022

Minnesota lawmakers voted to legalize THC edibles. Some did it accidentally

After Minnesota lawmakers approved a measure to legalize the sale of certain types of THC edibles, at least one Republican said he didn't realize what he was approving.

WEKU · Jul 2, 2022

Bodies of 2 of 3 missing kids found in Minnesota lake

The bodies of two young children have been recovered from a Minnesota lake, and searchers are still looking for a third they fear may have been intentionally drowned

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2022

Police probe ‘potential triple homicide’ after 3 children and mother found dead in Minnesota lake

‘There’s nothing more tragic than the loss of young children,’ sheriff says

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2022

Long sentence in New York calls into question how R. Kelly’s Chicago cases might proceed

CHICAGO — The charges against R. Kelly came down like an avalanche: First, four indictments in Cook County. Another in Minnesota. Then a one-two punch of federal cases in Chicago and Brooklyn.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 2, 2022