Photos: People enjoy a glimpse of 'false spring' in Willmar, Minnesota

WILLMAR — People in Willmar got out to enjoy another day of warm weather while they could on Thursday, another glimpse of the "false spring" March in Minnesota can bring. While there is a possibility of record-high temperatures into the lower 70s …

Barn a total loss after fire Wednesday in rural Paynesville, Minnesota

PAYNESVILLE — A barn in northern Meeker County has been declared a total loss after a fire Wednesday night. According to a news release from the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office, no one was injured as a result of the fire. The fire was reported at 9:30 p.m. …

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Is Minnesota a Safe State to Live In?

The safety of us and our families and friends is a top priority. You want your city, neighborhood, and home to all be safe spaces. But how about our state as a whole? Is Minnesota, overall, a safe place to live? ALSO READ: MN Campsite with Some of the Most …

Minnesota Rolls Out Two Cannabis Funding Programs

The state has unveiled two programs designed to support cannabis entrepreneurs with money and technical assistance. Shutterstock Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development this week announced two new programs aimed at supporting new …

No one injured in house fire Wednesday in Dassel, Minnesota

DASSEL — Investigators are still looking into the cause of a house fire reported Wednesday afternoon in the city of Dassel. According to a news release from the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office, there were no reported injuries to any persons, but three cats …

Litchfield, Minnesota, man injured in accidental discharge of firearm

LITCHFIELD — A male was transported Tuesday to Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield after authorities say he suffered a gunshot wound from an accidental discharge. According to a news release from the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office, the man was …

Judge rules Minnesota can prosecute marijuana crimes on reservations even after legalization

A Minnesota district court judge ruled that the state may prosecute Native Americans on most reservations for possessing large amounts of marijuana, allowing a felony case against a White Earth man to proceed. The ruling is the first — though likely not …

Watonwan County 4-H’er Savannah Heil selected to serve on the Minnesota 4-H Animal Science Youth Leadership Team

Minnesota's federal buildings for sale? This might be their future.