Drought Eases Dramatically In Central Minnesota, Stearns County Nearly Clear
(KNSI) — Drought conditions improved sharply across central Minnesota in the past week, but part of Sherburne County is still in moderate drought, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. The map was released Thursday, November 12th, and reflects conditions as of November 10th. In Benton County, no part...
Proposed High Voltage Transmission Line Drawing Strong Opposition
A proposed high-voltage transmission line drew strong opposition during a Minnesota Public Utilities Commission hearing in Sherburn Thursday. The PowerOn Midwest project would bring a 765-thousand-kilo-volt transmission line from South Dakota across southern Minnesota, including Martin County, before ending in Dakota County. The project must receive a state Certificate of Need before moving forward. Representatives from Great River Energy say the line is needed to maintain electric reliability a
Duluth’s Mid-November Weather Outlook Offers Some Welcome News
Planning Thanksgiving travel in Minnesota? See what Duluth forecasters are saying about snow, rain, and temperatures heading into the holiday.
Small plane lands in field near Cottage Grove; no known injuries
Federal officials have been notified after a small plane made an emergency landing in a field in Denmark Township, Minnesota, Friday afternoon, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
Fayetteville police: Two suspects identified in connection with Dickson Street shooting
The Fayetteville Police Department says it has identified two suspects allegedly connected to a shooting in downtown Fayetteville that left multiple people injured earlier this month.
Saline County Airport Commission to discuss Amazon drone deliveries, hangar sales, and 2027 budget...
The Saline County Airport Commission will meet Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, to discuss how potential Amazon drone delivery operations could affect general aviation flights, review private hangar transactions, and consider its proposed 2027 operating budget. This regular monthly session is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Saline County...
U.S. Marshals Service asking for information on alleged Fayetteville shooting suspect
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KATV) — The United States Marshals Service Eastern Arkansas Fugitive Task Force is asking for the public's help locating a suspect they say is connected to the Nov. 1 mass shooting in Fayetteville. Marshals said they're searching for 18-year-old Tisan Bates Jr. in connection with a shooting...
NWA’s only Spanish-language print paper to close
La Prensa Libre AR, the only all-Spanish print newspaper between Northwest Arkansas, Tulsa, Memphis and Kansas City, will stop circulating December 28. Its final edition will publish December 30.
Little Rock’s Starter Home Crunch is Locking Out Aspiring Homeowners
For many Americans, the dream of homeownership begins with a starter home, but finding one has become increasingly difficult. A recent analysis by Realtor.com® explores the shifting landscape of entry-level
Little Rock Schools Seek $1M for Locker-Room Sensors That Can Hear a Cry for...
The Little Rock School District wants to install 200 security sensors in its school locker rooms, devices capable of picking up vape smoke, fighting, vandalism and even someone shouting for help. The district has applied for close to $1 million in federal funding to make it happen, with the money expected to also cover 100 warning signs alerting students and staff that the devices are in use.
