New numbers show the consequences of budget cuts to SNAP
As lawmakers in Washington consider a budget proposal to slash taxes, advocates in Minnesota are warning of the potential for devastating consequences for hundreds of thousands in the state. The non-partisan Food Research and Action Center says more than 458,000 Minnesotans rely on the federal Supplemental Nutrition...
Plowable snow looks likely in Minnesota as ‘abnormally strong’ cyclone arrives midweek
Rain is expected to transition to snow on Tuesday night.
Midwest Weather Alert: Heavy Snow, Dangerous Winds, and Whiteouts Through Midweek
Chicago, IL – A powerful winter storm is bringing dangerous whiteout conditions, high winds, and flash flooding across the Midwest and Central Plains, with hazardous travel expected through Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service, a near-record low-pressure system is sweeping through the region, bringing...
Minnesota judge grants motion reducing man’s life prison sentence nearly 30 years later
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINN (WCCO) - A Minnesota judge granted a motion reducing a man’s life sentence to time served after he had spent nearly three decades in prison. In 1996, Jerome Nunn was sentenced to life in prison for his role in the murder of Abduel Poe and 15 years for the attempted murder of John Holmes.
Mid-week mess will arrive in the form of rain, snow and ice
WEATHER STORY: Our weekend should be controlled by a high pressure cell from Canada which will make things cooler than they were the previous week. Another warm up will start on Monday. Lift provided by that heat will help Tuesday and Wednesday bring rain and snow and even ice mixes. A juicy Colorado low is brewing...
Hundreds of protestors gather at Minnesota Rep. Stauber’s office for second weekend in a...
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Sunday afternoon saw the largest gathering of protesters at Minnesota State Rep. Pete Stauber’s office in Hermantown. Protestors line the street brandishing signs, waving flags, and chanting out to Stauber. Sundays' protest marks the third one in less than a month at Stauber’s...
US Bank To Now Close Additional Locations In Wisconsin
It's becoming increasingly common for banks to announce they are closing branches throughout the United States, including popular national banks. American Banker noted recently that the closing of bank branches can be attributed to several factors, a major one being the continued popularity and convenience of online...
Sistas shine at LA women’s gymnastics meet
What better place to spend the first day of Black History Month 2025 than at a Big Ten women’s gymnastics meet in Los Angeles, where both squads had their share of Black gymnasts. UCLA hosted Michigan State. The Bruins have six Black gymnasts — juniors Madisyn Anyimi and Jordan...
Pedestrian hit and killed early Sunday morning in Richfield
RICHFIELD, Minn — Richfield Police are investigating after a man was struck and killed by a possible impaired driver early Sunday morning. According to a press release, responders were called to Nicollet Ave, north of 66th street in Richfield just after 1 a.m. with the report of a person down in the street. Officers...
Massive fire destroys St. Paul business
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A massive fire ripped through a St. Paul flooring business on Sunday, causing the roof to collapse, officials said. A two-alarm fire ripped through Fulton Flooring on Sunday afternoon. Crews responded around 1 p.m. to the report of a fire on Atwater Street West,...
