U.S. Senate weighs bill to increase icebreaking on the Great Lakes

A bipartisan group of Midwest members of Congress are hoping to pass legislation to increase icebreaking on the Great Lakes in an effort to ease transport during the winter months.

Cincinnati Bengals player leaves camp to search for missing father in Florida

A player for the Cincinnati Bengals left training camp to help search for his father who went missing during a berry-picking trip in Okeechobee County, Florida, reports say.

Minnesota drops from 'A' to 'D' on social distancing report card

A little more than a month after the state of Minnesota received an “A” grade in social distancing, the state has now been given a “D”.

Minnesota joins Midwestern pact on when to reopen the regional economy

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has joined a pact with six other Midwestern governors, pledging to work in "close coordination" on how to reopen the regional economy.

Photo of dog keeping boy company during time-out goes viral

“I couldn't be mad long because it was just so cute how Peyton wrapped his arm around Dash. When Peyton had to go to time-out, I think Dash knew he needed his buddy.”

Ohio deputies pull over Amish buggy with stereo system, open 12-pack of beer

Deputies in Ohio pulled over two Amish men over the weekend who they said had decked out their horse-drawn buggy with a massive stereo system and were throwing back beers.