Minnesota recognizes 3 Crow Wing County election officials for excellence

BRAINERD — Long known for high voter engagement, Crow Wing County set a first in the state Monday, June 2, as a new initiative recognized the contribution of election workers. Steve Simon, Minnesota secretary of state, said after learning of Helen …

Lawmaker says Medicaid cuts in Trump's bill could cost Minnesota up to $1B a year

ST. PAUL — A Minnesota lawmaker is warning that proposed federal cuts to Medicaid could saddle the state with billions in additional healthcare costs. The Republican-led Minnesota House passed a funding bill this May that includes major Medicaid reductions …

Bachman’s celebrates 140 years of business in Minnesota

We Now Know What These Purple Flowers Are in Minnesota

You know those absolutely stunning purple flowers that have basically taken over ditches and yards around Southeast Minnesota? And by "taken over," I mean they are everywhere! The purple invasion has started in ditches and yards in Minnesota.  As …

Minnesota Frost celebrates second Walter Cup, girls inspired

The Minnesota Frost celebrated their second championship win with a parade in St. Paul. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the full report. ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Frost and fans paraded in downtown St. Paul with the Walter Cup, celebrating back- …

Minnesota Frost protects 3 players from PWHL Expansion Draft

The Minnesota Frost celebrated its second straight Walter Cup title Wednesday night with a parade and event at Xcel Energy Center in front of family and fans. ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Professional Women’s Hockey League is adding teams in Seattle and …

Bushel Boy, Minnesota’s local tomato grower, sold

The hydroponic grower of year-round tomatoes in the northern clime of Owatonna, Minn., Bushel Boy Farms, has sold its assets and greenhouse to a new owner and operator.In an email to the Minnesota Star Tribune on Tuesday evening, Bushel Boy Farms President …

Pieces in place for Minnesota special session as leaders continue closed-door conversations

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (GRAY) – Even with signs that the Minnesota legislature is largely ready for a special session, things have been quiet this week in Saint Paul. As the week began, all of Minnesota’s budget working groups had posted full breakdowns of …

Minnesota lawmakers continue to finish budget work behind the scenes

Minnesota lawmakers continued their behind-the-scenes work on Tuesday as they eye a partial government shutdown next month if they don't complete the next two-year state budget by July 1.  Most state employees will receive layoff notices next Monday if …

Elijah Caron, Reed Johnson selected to Minnesota Boys Volleyball All-State Team

BEMIDJI — Reed Johnson and Elijah Caron became two of the most feared players in Section 8. Now, they're regarded as two of the most feared players in the state. Johnson and Caron were selected for the Minnesota Boys Volleyball All-State Team. They are …