Five Minnesota college presidents sign letter opposing Trump’s interference in higher education
The letter calls for “constructive engagement” with higher education across the U.S. Nearly 200 college and university leaders signed the letter.
April 22, 2025
Sauk Rapids police officer charged in sexual assault of girl nearly 20 years ago
Andrew E. Jensen was placed on unpaid leave in December following the accusations.
April 21, 2025
Some Minnesota charter school leaders break rules to benefit themselves and avoid scrutiny
More than half of the schools reviewed by regulators in the past five years flunked governance standards. Many violated the state’s Open Meeting Law.
April 19, 2025
What happened after ‘bachelormania’ beset Herman, Minnesota?
The town gained notoriety in the 1990s. A movie (and a few marriages) followed.
April 18, 2025
2 children run from house after gunshots in apparent murder-suicide in central Minnesota
Officers across the street on a separate matter heard the gunshots and saw the children run from the Waite Park home Saturday.
April 16, 2025
Teen hurt in back-to-back wrecks involving Minnesota trooper has ‘severe brain injury’
Trooper was “unable to avoid a collision,” officials said.
April 16, 2025
Man involved in fatal shooting at late-night Minnesota party gets long prison term
The victim was trying to be a peacemaker, according to the criminal complaint.
April 16, 2025
With new state funding unlikely, Minnesota State predicts largest tuition hike in more than a dozen years
Officials at Minnesota’s largest system of colleges and universities discussed Tuesday possible tuition increases ranging from 3.5% to 9%.
April 16, 2025
Wife wants Minnesota county commissioner off board as his cognition declines
Longtime Stearns County Board Member Leigh Lenzmeier is under her emergency guardianship. But he says he’s determined to finish his term.
April 15, 2025
Minnesota teen run over in ‘Nerf wars’ battle, after sheriff’s warning
The 16-year-old was brought to a hospital after being run over by a friend’s car Saturday in Sauk Rapids.
April 14, 2025
Two dead following shooting on Saturday in Waite Park
Police said there was no threat to the public.
April 13, 2025
Voters kept saying no to tax hikes in a Minnesota school district. These moms stepped up.
Cardinals Rising in Annandale aims to build community support for the district amid skepticism of public schools, budgets and culture wars.
April 12, 2025
