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A long winter followed by a cold, wet spring has contributed to a significant decrease in Minnesota's pheasant population. The Department of Natural Resources says Minnesota's pheasant index declined 29 percent from 2012, reflecting trends seen in neighboring states.
Authorities are looking for suspects after as many as three people were shot late Monday night in Minneapolis. Police said the incident happened just before midnight in front of the Market Barbecue on the 1400 block of Nicollet Avenue South.
At the moment, 2-year-old Lydia Kohler is sailing through life. But her mother, Anna Kohler, says Lydia's life was at a standstill last year. "[We thought]this could be the last time we, I don't know, put her to bed - and that was really scary," Kohler said. The blood in Lydia's brain started flowing into a cavity, a pouch that ballooned in her head. Lydia's condition stopped two young University of Minnesota doctors in their tracks: Dr. Bharathi Jagadeesan and Dr. Andrew Grande.
A Minnesota business that's brought Christmas cheer to families for years is in jeopardy. Bob Kendall's five-year-old reindeer bull, Claus, was shot and killed two weeks ago. Claus was the head of Kendall's reindeer clan, and would spend the holiday season in huge outdoor Christmas displays alongside the family's other animals. "Claus was…very sincere, and he's very loving and he always will come up to you because he always wants his apple," Kendall said. He recalls the fateful day he found Claus.
According to the Federal Highway Administration, the average Minnesota driver pays $125 per year to register his or her car. But some of us pay much more, and some of us pay much less. So, when Joel Tracy of St. Paul found out his daughter paid almost $400 her new minivan's tags, he was surprised. He had only paid $41 for his 2002 Tahoe. "I thought she stuttered," Tracy said. According to Bruce Gordon, the director of communications for the Department of Public Safety, the car tabs fees are set by the state legislature.
A catholic school in Fridley is making news once again, and again the story centers around an instructor's sexuality.
On Monday, Governor Mark Dayton signed an emergency bill into law, sending disaster aid to Minnesota counties hit hard by a week of severe summer storms in June. Eighteen Minnesota counties - including the largest, Hennepin County - were hit by high winds, torrential rains and widespread flooding during the five days of storms. Damage was heavy in the southeastern part of the state, where lawmakers - including Republican Rep. Greg Davids of Preston - thanked Minnesotans for their help.
A New Jersey judge says Minnesota Vikings principal owner Zygi Wilf and others must make their financial worth public as the court determines what damages they should pay in a civil lawsuit. The Star-Ledger reported that the judge Monday said the sealed document listing the Wilfs' "minimum net worth" must be released, but she will allow a delay so the Wilfs can pursue an appeal. A lawyer for the Wilfs said releasing the information would invade their privacy.
Three same-sex couples in state custody as sex offenders are seeking marriage licenses under Minnesota's gay marriage law. The new law is causing thorny questions for state officials who supervise incarcerated people.
A western Minnesota man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing his girlfriend's young daughter. Raul Perez of Dilworth pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. He was accused of killing 22-month-old Ariel Reyes.
Placing water retention structures in the St. Clair River may not be enough to counteract the effects of a warming climate and raise Lakes Huron and Michigan to their normal levels, experts said Monday.
The reconstruction of a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a police SUV earlier this year in south Minneapolis is complete, the State Patrol announced Monday.
Police discovered an outdoor marijuana growing operation while serving a search warrant for an Alexandria man Friday, according to authorities. Alexandria Police, the Douglas County Sheriff's office and agents from the West Central Minn. Narcotics Task Force were executing a search warrant Friday for 46-year-old Warren McArdell at 9290 State Hwy 114 SW in Alexandria. While searching for McArdell on the property, which is owned by 53-year-old William James Doraska, authorities discovered a marijuana growing operation.
Doctors hope a new four-strain flu vaccine will mean fewer people getting sick this season.
Hot, dry weather is putting stress on pastures across Minnesota.
