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9 Injured in Southwestern Minnesota School Bus Crash
Officials say the preliminary investigation indicates the school bus driver failed to yield the right-of-way at the intersection.
Minnesota 2024 Tax Collections Now Nearly $500M Above Forecast
A new economic report issued by the state also projects stronger-than-expected economic conditions through next year.
(UPDATED) Statewide Alerts Posted For 3 Missing Minnesotans
2 of the missing people are teenagers.
Charges – Trucker Blamed For Deadly MN Crash Distracted by Porn
The six vehicle pileup occurred on I-35 near Faribault last August.
Minnesota National Guard Assisting With Hurricane Helene Response
Xcel Energy is also sending crews to the disaster zone.
Early Voting Underway in Minnesota
The 2024 General Election also began today in South Dakota and Virginia.
Statewide Alert For Minnesota Man Missing For Almost a Month
He was last heard from in early August.
Former Minnesota School Bus Driver Admits to DWI While Working
She was arrested in February after the school bus she was driving crashed into a yard.
MN Officials Concerned About Possible Community Spread of Measles
State Health Officials are investigating three new cases confirmed in recent days.
Statewide Missing Person Alert For 17-Year-Old Minnesota Girl
She has now been missing for 30-days.