State News

The Chippewa County Sheriff's Office today released the name of the victim.

Wildfire smoke from Minnesota and Ontario fires has blanketed Duluth and Northern Minnesota, prompting air quality alerts and creating hazy, orange skies across the region.

A news release issued Wednesday morning by the Farmington Police Department says the deadly incident occurred shortly before 9:45 p.m. Tuesday.

The State Patrol says the crash occurred when the elderly driver of an SUV crossed over the center line.

The 27-mile Roseau River Wildlife Drive is opening for 3 limited runs, the first one is July 18-26. Birders could see the approximately 149 bird species that breed within the area, including rare species like yellow rails and horned grebes.

Several new road closures are coming in Minnesota. Stretches of I-494 and the northbound I-35E ramps at Highway 77 both shut down for work that starts this week and runs through the weekend. Here's what's closed and the detours to take.

This heat wave comes with its dangers, including wildfires and heaving pavement. Be on the lookout.

A first-degree murder charge was dropped through the plea agreement.

Ella Langley turned one of her biggest songs into a bottle — and the first run sold out almost immediately after it dropped in May. Now, the only restock of the summer has it back on shelves but only while supplies last.

Door County's dining scene is booming. This summer, 9 spots are new to the peninsula for 2026. From ZaZa's cracker-crust pizza in Sister Bay to a Nordic supper club in Ellison Bay. Some are brand-new, others familiar names in a new home.