Minnesota National Guard's Inauguration Mission Coincides With Its Centenary

Among the troops in Washington D.C. for Wednesday's presidential inauguration are about 850 members of the Minnesota National Guard.

• Jan 17, 2021

'Pretty Mild Protest': Beefed-Up Minn. Capitol Security Heavily Outnumbers Handful Of Demonstrators

Hundreds of Minnesota National Guard and Minnesota State Patrol officers are standing by at the Minnesota State Capitol, discouraging any possible unrest ahead of this week's inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.

• Jan 17, 2021

Crews Contain Blaze At Gertens Garden Center In Inver Grove Heights

A popular south metro garden center says it's fortunate after a fire broke out in a greenhouse.

• Jan 17, 2021

Talking Points: What's The Point Of A Senate Trial For Trump?

The U.S. Senate will soon be under Democratic control, and by all accounts, there will be a trial of former President Donald Trump at some point.

• Jan 17, 2021

COVID In Wisconsin: Average Daily Virus Cases Remain Mostly Constant

Wisconsin health officials on Sunday confirmed 1,606 new cases of the coronavirus, out of nearly 7,000 people tested in the last day.

• Jan 17, 2021

'Sweet Potato Comfort Pie' Seeks To Nourish While Bridging Racial Divide

A local organization is serving awareness about racial and social injustices -- through something sweet.

• Jan 17, 2021

1 Dead, 1 Seriously Hurt After Head-On Crash On Highway 169 In Northern Minnesota

One driver is dead and another seriously injured following a head-on crash Sunday morning on Highway 169 in northern Minnesota.

• Jan 17, 2021

Passenger Rescued After UTV Breaks Through Lake Ice In Northern Minnesota

Emergency crews in northern Minnesota rescued an UTV passenger Saturday after the vehicle broke through the ice.

• Jan 17, 2021

Willmar Man Killed By Errant Bullet Identified As David Delfosse

Officials have identified the Willmar man killed Friday when an errant bullet struck him.

• Jan 17, 2021

Gov. Walz, Health Officials Weighing Backup Plans For 2nd COVID Vaccine Doses

The Department of Health says with only one dose, there could be greater potential for mutations to occur in the virus.

• Jan 16, 2021

HealthPartners Researchers To Study COVID Vaccine Impact On Pregnancy

A Minnesota health institute will be studying how the COVID-19 vaccine impacts pregnant women.

• Jan 16, 2021

Minnesota Veterans Explain What The Word 'Patriotism' Means To Them

Rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol a week and a half ago, and many called themselves patriots. After that event, President Donald Trump said Americans must have a "renewed emphasis on the civic value of patriotism."

• Jan 16, 2021

Willmar Man Working In Garage, 41, Dies After Bullet Strikes Him

The victim was found on the 1000 block of Fourth Street Southwest at about 7:40 p.m. Family members said they saw the 41-year-old man, who was working in his garage, collapse suddenly.

• Jan 16, 2021

Minnesota National Guard Sends 850 Troops To Washington D.C.

After reviewing the threats to its own state, Minnesota decided it could significantly increase its contribution and will send 850 Guard rather than the 130 initially tapped to go.

• Jan 16, 2021

Record Single-Day Number Of COVID Deaths In Wisconsin -- 128

DHS reported 1,937 new cases of the disease on Saturday, bringing the total of positive cases in Wisconsin to 520,188 since the pandemic began.

• Jan 16, 2021

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