Minnesota bishops meet with Minnesota legislators, Gov. Walz

Bishop Michael Izen, right, talks with Reps. Kristin Robbins and John Burkel at the Minnesota State Capitol March 27. DAVE HRBACEK | THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT Bishops from across Minnesota met with legislators March 27 at the Minnesota State Capitol building, …

Northwest Minnesota Foundation welcomes new board members

BEMIDJI — The Northwest Minnesota Foundation recently announced Alisha Everwind, Christine Imbra and Kyle Larson as the newest members of its Board of Directors. Everwind is a consultant and adjunct faculty member at Bemidji State, a release said. She has …

Minnesota United vs. Real Salt Lake: Keys to match, storylines, prediction

When: 7:41 p.m. Saturday Where: Allianz Field Stream: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV Radio: KSTP-AM, 1500 Weather: 39 degrees, rain, 15 mph south wind Betting line: MNUFC minus-130; draw plus-280; RSL plus-340 Form: Loons (2-1-2, 8 points) have coughed up …

Minnesota launches distracted driving crackdown in April

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) - State officials are making a clear and urgent plea: put the phone down. With distracted driving contributing to at least 29 deaths and 137 serious injuries in Minnesota last year, the Department of Public Safety’s Office of Traffic …

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Blames Dems’ Election Losses On Lack Of Boldness On DEI, Illegal Immigration

Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the Democratic Party has gotten into a “mess” because they were not “bold enough” to double down on issues such as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and immigration. The left-wing governor also said during a town …

Minnesota Federal Bankruptcy Judge To Resign Amid Misconduct Allegations

Less than a year ago, in July 2024, former Alaska federal judge Joshua Kindred resigned after the Ninth Circuit Judicial Council found that he sexually harassed his law clerks and created a hostile work environment during his five years on the bench. I was …

Emerald Ash Borer found in 3 new Minnesota locations

Minnesota Senate DFLers propose up to $2.5B in spending cuts, pullbacks on some inflation-related spending

“We’re doing the best that we can given the circumstances. ... We have to balance this budget,” Murphy said in an interview. “That’s our job. And there is a lot of chaos and uncertainty coming from Washington, D.C., so we know we could do this job and then …

No charges in case of Minnesota 3-year-old who found gun, accidentally shot himself

No charges will be filed in connection with the death of a Minnesota boy who found a gun in his home and accidentally shot himself, officials said Friday.The wounded boy was taken by emergency responders to a hospital in Wadena and died that night from a …

Historic northern Minnesota log post office razed after nearly 90 years of operation

Earlier this month, USPS notified customers that the Lake George location would close “due to termination of lease,” read a sign on the post office door.USPS said beginning March 27 parcel operations will be relocated to Laporte, 13 miles away and not much …