Second Minnesota university student detained by ICE
Students from Minnesota State University Mankato and the University of Minnesota were detained late last week. Reasons for both arrests are unclear.
March 31, 2025
How much should college students work? A Mankato professor looks at link between too much work and failing grades.
Many college students are working as tuition rises, but a professor researched the maximum number of hours a week a student can work before their grades could suffer.
March 30, 2025
Are Minnesota districts facing uphill push to get more kids to walk to school?
Schools are pushing more kids to walk or bike in hopes of introducing physical activity, easing transportation budgets and de-congesting drop-off zones.
March 29, 2025
Minnesota State Mankato falls to Western Michigan in OT, exits NCAA men's hockey tournament
A goal by Grant Slukynsky 7:14 into the second overtime period moved top-seeded Western Michigan into the regional final.
March 28, 2025
Colorado company eyes Glencoe expansion after nixing plans for AI data center in southern Minnesota
Revolve Labs said talks with Mountain Lake are on hold and focus is now on its existing site in Glencoe.
March 27, 2025
Minnesota State Mankato, ‘sneaky good’ to say the least, is back in the NCAA men’s hockey tournament
The Mavericks, in coach Luke Strand’s second season, lean on goaltender Alex Tracy, statistically atop the nation.
March 26, 2025
Whimsical house near St. Olaf with ties to philosopher Kierkegaard lists for $850K
The Northfield home has spiral staircases, stone rooms, tree trunks and other touches of whimsy and mystery.
March 22, 2025
How a 40-ton grain elevator crossed over the Rapidan Dam
The 1949 journey of a grain elevator across fields, a river and up a hill looms large in local memory.
March 21, 2025
Mankato Kwik Trip employee was stabbed 43 times, murder charges say
The suspect told police that he went to the store with a knife and a lighter because “God is telling me,” the charging document said.
March 20, 2025
Mankato gas station worker found dying of knife wound; one arrested
Police charged Michael Miller, 28, with second-degree murder.
March 19, 2025
Weather Service: Strong spring storm will likely miss metro but set to hammer southeastern Minnesota
The I-90 corridor still in bull’s-eye as storm track shifts south.
March 18, 2025
Prep Athletes of the Week: St. Paul Harding multisport star helps Knights boys basketball reach state tournament
Also, Hopkins sophomore Erma Walker plays a part in girls basketball state history.
March 18, 2025
