Wayward bear accused of another honey heist in western Minnesota
“A lot of carnage,” says beekeeper who says bear left a bite mark in his hive.
July 8, 2025
State trooper who drowned in South Dakota lake laid to rest
Mollie McClure’s funeral took place in Jackson, in southwest Minnesota, where she graduated from high school.
July 8, 2025
Rising western Minnesota lake floods cabins, swamps nearby farmland
"No lawn, no beach": Flooding swamps holiday plans on Big Kandiyohi Lake
July 7, 2025
Responders rescue unconscious driver from burning wreckage outside Mankato
“Great cooperation between first responders likely saved the driver’s life,” said Capt. Paul Barta of the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office.
July 5, 2025
‘Grandma with a Camera’ captures drone footage of young bear suspected in honey theft
The young bear, which scampered into the woods, is the talk of a small prairie town, with a post shared more than 400 times.
July 2, 2025
Mankato ‘Poke-mom’ is secret weapon behind teen’s world championship quest
13-year-old Mattaeus Natrakul recently won $3,000 and a trip to the Pokemon World Championships.
June 30, 2025
At least four tornadoes ripped through Carver County
The storm lashed parts of southwestern Minnesota with strong winds.
June 29, 2025
Floods swamp parts of state’s western farm country
Big Stone, Renville counties expected to declare state of emergency.
June 27, 2025
Controversial mobile home park owner responds to lawsuit, says city rules don’t apply
The city had sued the park after a lock was placed on one of the two exits.
June 26, 2025
Rural farm owner pleads for return of stolen baby goat
Week-old kid is missing from Goofy Goat Farm.
June 26, 2025
Deputies criticize plea deal as too lenient after man sentenced for shootout with SWAT team
Kasey Paul Willander, 28, pleaded guilty to attempted murder of a police officer, but 19 other charges were dropped in the deal.
June 25, 2025
Reusse: Glen Taylor is ‘OK with it’ as he cedes ownership of Timberwolves and Lynx
After a late battle for control of the franchises, and an arbitration loss, Taylor moves to the sidelines. He still has tickets.
AuthoredPatrick Reusse
AuthoredPatrick ReusseJune 24, 2025
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