2 injured after crashing into tractor trailer in southwestern MN

Two young men suffered life-threatening injuries on Friday afternoon after crashing with a tractor trailer in southwestern Minnesota.

• Sep 17, 2022

Alcohol a potential factor in head on collision between car and semi in St. Cloud

Officers in St. Cloud say alcohol may have been a factor in a car crash early Friday morning.

• Sep 16, 2022

Sheriff: UTV driver was under the influence when he crashed, killing passenger

A 51-year-old man was allegedly under the influence of alcohol when he crashed a UTV, killing a woman.

• Sep 10, 2024

Ogilvie man charged with killing grandmother with a hatchet

A 42-year-old man from central Minnesota faces charges for allegedly killing his grandmother with a hatchet.

• Sep 16, 2022

Minnesota high court to hear debate on cameras in courtroom

Minnesota media outlets and advocacy groups say it's time for the state to embrace the technology like neighboring Iowa, Wisconsin and North Dakota.

• Sep 16, 2022

Is the BA.2.75 COVID variant in Minnesota?

The World Health Organization said BA.2.75 is a concern and warned that new variants are becoming more contagious. BA.2.75 has been the variant behind a number of cases in, among other places, Florida, according to recent reports.

• Sep 16, 2022

Suspect in Mankato shooting found, taken into custody

Police in Mankato have located and arrested a suspect they believe was involved in a shooting that forced a nearby hospital to lock down on Friday.

• Sep 18, 2022

Polk County officials report body found days after man goes missing

The 58-year-old had last seen on the afternoon of Sept. 6 in "rural Comstock, Town of Johnstown" in east central Polk County.

• Sep 15, 2022

Bicyclist, 40, killed in crash with vehicle

The crash happened at about 8:40 p.m. Thursday. The bicyclist was struck near the intersection of Highway 61 and Vila Street.

• Sep 16, 2022

Western Minnesota community mourns loss of three-sport high school athlete Tyler Stone

The towns comprising West Central High School, and its football team, are grieving this week after losing a leader and a friend.

• Sep 15, 2022

Alexandria man killed in head-on crash with semi near Carlos

The Minnesota State Patrol says the vehicles collided on Highway 29 near North Riverview Drive Northeast in Carlos Township, which is about nine miles north of Alexandria.

• Sep 15, 2022

Statewide "Click it or Ticket" campaign starts next week

More than 50 unbelted victims have died in crashes already this year.

• Sep 15, 2022

Educators from the Philippines and Nicaragua teach at Willmar school amidst teacher shortage

To make up for a teaching shortage, a Minnesota school is bringing in educators from halfway around the world.

• Sep 15, 2022

Minnesota utility regulators approve $575 million solar project in Becker to replace coal plants

Xcel says Sherco Solar would be the largest solar plant in the Upper Midwest and one of the largest in the country.

• Sep 15, 2022

USDA invests nearly $3 billion in sustainability projects, including dozens in Minnesota and Wisconsin

Tom Vilsack stopped by the Winfield United Innovation Center in River Falls, Wisconsin to talk about new investments in sustainability.

• Sep 15, 2022

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