
Flanders Fire in Crow Wing County 60 percent contained
The fire started Saturday and had grown to more than 1,600 acres in size by Sunday night. Crews continue working to strengthen containment lines and extinguish hot spots.
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Prosecutors seek 50-year sentence for fraud ringleader
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock to 50 years in prison for orchestrating what they call the nation's largest COVID-19 fraud scheme. Bock's attor...
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Walz meets with North Shore fire responders
Gov. Tim Walz received a briefing on the Stewart Trail Fire, which is more than 60 percent contained. Residents are getting their first look at their homes and cabins in the burn area.
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Prosecutors announce charges against ICE agent
Federal prosecutors initially charged Julio Sosa-Celis with assaulting a federal agent with a shovel in January during "Operation Metro Surge," but the case soon fell apart.
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Minneapolis launches new nonfatal shooting task force
Under the new task force, nonfatal shootings will have a dedicated investigator who will respond immediately to the scene and be treated with the same type of urgency as a homicide case.
7h ago

These 4 things are driving up housing costs
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari cited inflation, interest rates, labor availability and zoning regulations as key components of a tight housing supply and rising home prices.
20h ago

NPR trims jobs in newsroom overhaul as it confronts era without public funding
NPR is offering buyouts to journalists as it overhauls its newsroom, with the threat of layoffs to follow. Two recent gifts totaling $113 million are primarily dedicated to NPR's tech infrastructure.
8h ago

Trump drops IRS lawsuit, paving the way for a settlement
The president sued the IRS and the Treasury Department in January, demanding $10 billion over the leak of his tax returns years ago.
8h ago

Stewart Trail Fire on Minnesota's North Shore is now 62 percent contained
A wildfire on the North Shore that burned more than 30 buildings is now more than 60 percent contained - with favorable weather conditions helping firefighting crews. Residents are being allowed back ...
17h ago

How is the Iran war affecting air travel ahead of Memorial Day weekend?
Kyle Potter with Thrifty Traveler joined Morning Edition to talk about travel during a tumultuous few months for the airline industry.
12h ago

Tab fee cut, hospital rescue get OK in session finale
Minnesota lawmakers used every minute afforded to them as the Legislature's session came to a close. Several bills moved through in the final hours.
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