A personnel file on Minnesota State Trooper Shane Roper, who was charged with manslaughter Tuesday in the Rochester crash that killed 18-year-old Olivia Flores, shows he was involved in four previous crashes that required disciplinary action. Roper was reprimanded for crashes in February 2019, May 2021, December 2021, and April 2023, none involving fatalities. Roper is currently on leave as the Minnesota State Patrol reviews the case.
Lindell officially launches campaign for MN governor
(MNN)-My Pillow founder Mike Lindell is officially throwing his hat in the ring for the Republican race for governor in 2026. Lindell told supporters, "If you will stand with me as the next governor of Minnesota, our future will be amazing."...
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Johnson unveils health plan as GOP divisions persist
The Senate failed to get anywhere on health care this week. Now it's the House's turn. Speaker Mike Johnson late Friday released a package of proposal to address growing health care costs.
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Wild acquire Quinn Hughes in blockbuster trade
The Minnesota Wild have acquired Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks in the biggest blockbuster trade of the NHL season. Minnesota sent center Marco Rossi, winger Liam Ohgren, defenseman Zeev Buium and a 2026 first-round draft pick to suddenly re...
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Wisconsin judge faces trial over ICE obstruction claims
Was Judge Hannah Dugan trying to obstruct a proceeding or trying to run her courtroom when ICE agents came to arrest an undocumented immigrant? A federal jury will decide
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