Sled dogs recovering after trailer splits in half on icy Minnesota interstate
A Monticello-based dog-sledding team said they are grateful for the Good Samaritans and first responders who helped rescue the huskies over the weekend.
Wright County deputy shot man with knife in Monticello
A Wright County deputy shot a man with a knife after the man ignored commands to drop the weapon, authorities said.
Wright County crash leaves 2 people dead, 1 woman with life-threatening injuries
A head-on crash in Rockford Township, Wright County, left two people dead and two others injured.
Report from Maple Lake student results in DWI charges for bus driver
A school bus driver in Maple Lake is facing several charges after a student's report led to his arrest for allegedly driving under the influence with students on board.
Wright County murder charges: Man kills coworker with sledgehammer at Cokato business
A Watkins, Minnesota man is facing a second-degree murder charge after he is accused of bludgeoning his coworker with a sledgehammer at a business in Cokato on Tuesday.
Minnesota election results: Michael Holstrom Jr. projected to win Senate District 29
Michael Holstrom Jr. is the projected winner of Senate District 29. The seat was previously held by Republican Sen. Bruce Anderson, who died in July 2025.
DFL retains control of the Minnesota Senate after special elections
The DFL will retain control of the Minnesota Senate on Election Day after splitting two special elections races.
Minnesota special election for Senate District 29: Who's on the ballot
Following the death of Sen. Bruce Anderson in July, a special election will be held to fill the Minnesota Senate seat for District 29, which represents parts of Hennepin, Meeker and Wright counties.
Minneapolis Realtor murder conviction heads to re-trial after court decision
A man considered by prosecutors to be the "mastermind" behind the kidnapping and murder of a Minneapolis real estate agent who was lured to a Maple Lake home has a new trial that began today.
Monticello man who died in Mississippi River boat accident ID'd as father of 4
A 28-year-old man and father of four kids died Tuesday after a boating accident while fishing on the Mississippi River in Monticello.
Fishing boat capsizes on Mississippi River, 1 dead in Wright Co.
A fishing boat with three men onboard overturned in the Mississippi River prompted an emergency rescue that ultimately left one man dead.
Charlie Kirk remembered at candlelight vigils across Minnesota
Hundreds gathered to honor Charlie Kirk at prayer services and candlelight vigils during multiple events throughout Minnesota on Wednesday.
Students sickened by magic mushroom chocolates, mother facing charges: Complaint
A Cokato, Minn. mom is facing charges after two students became ill from eating magic mushroom chocolate bars in school, according to a criminal complaint.
Senate District 29 primary decides candidates for special election
A special election primary for Minnesota Senate District 29, held on Tuesday to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Bruce Anderson has led to the nominations of GOP candidate Michael Holmstrom Jr. and Louis McNutt to represent the DFL ticket.
Minnesota Senate District 29 special primary election Tuesday
A special election primary for Minnesota Senate District 29 is happening on Tuesday to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Bruce Anderson in July.