Rock Ridge principal, teacher charged with sexually abusing student over 2 years

A former teacher and principal at Rock Ridge Schools is accused of sexually abusing a student over several years, according to a criminal complaint filed in St. Louis County District Court.

Champlin PD issues warning after e-moto involved in close call on highway

The Champlin Police Department issued a public warning Tuesday morning after two children on an electric motorcycle illegally turned in front of a truck on the highway and were nearly struck.

Minnesota wildfires: Superior National Forest working to reopen parts of BWCA

Superior National Forest officials say they are working to reopen parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area as the closure remains in place due to the wildfires burning in northern Minnesota.

MN wildfires latest: Crews gain ground after rain
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Superior National Forest and U.S. Forest Service officials give a briefing on the status of the fight against multiple wildfires burning in northern Minnesota. The latest updates show that there have been major gains in containment for some of the fires. Thanks to recent cooler temperatures and precipitation, fire behavior has moderated across the region. However, officials warn that the area remains in a drought, and they anticipate a return to elevated fire behavior as hot, dry, and windy conditions approach.

Gophers star Darius Taylor focused on 2026 amid 5-for-5 rule
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Gophers running back Darius Taylor is one of a few players still eligible for the 2027 season due to the NCAA's new 5-for-5 rule. If he stays healthy and has a productive season, he could head to the NFL Draft. Taylor spoke about his future at local media day.

Minneapolis mass shooting: City council evaluating Reign nightclub's liquor license

The Minneapolis City Council is reevaluating the liquor license for Reign nightclub in Uptown after a mass shooting left nine people hurt over the weekend.

Superior National Forest working to reopen parts of BWCA
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Superior National Forest Supervisor Tom Hall said he was working outlined the status of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area closure and plans to reopen parts of the BWCA amid the wildfires fight.

Gophers DL Anthony Smith: 'I want to be a unicorn'
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The Gophers football team held its local media day on Wednesday, and star defensive lineman Anthony Smith is back for his final season. He's one of the leaders on the defense, and says he wants to be a unicorn on the line with his skillset.

How much can you save on gas by slowing down?
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New study from the University of Minnesota looks at how much money drivers can save by going the speed limit. 

Gophers QB Drake Lindsey on NFL Draft buzz: 'I'm focused on my guys'
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The Gophers football team held its local media day Wednesday on campus, and quarterback Drake Lindsey talked about offseason buzz that he could be a first round pick in next year's NFL Draft.

P.J. Fleck enters Year 10 with Gophers: ‘I have the best job in the world’
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The University of Minnesota football team held its local media day Wednesday on campus. The Gophers start Year 10 under P.J. Fleck next week with fall camp. The season opens Thursday, Sept. 3 against Eastern Illinois at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Scottie Scheffler asks Kevin O’Connell about Vikings QB competition at 3M Open

Scottie Scheffler played with Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell in the 3M Open Pro-Am on Wednesday, and the two talked about the team's quarterback situation.

Scottie Scheffler, Kevin O'Connell talk Vikings QBs at 3M Open
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Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 player on the PGA Tour, is in Minnesota this week for the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine. He got paired with Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell in Wednesday's Pro-Am. The two talked football, and the team's quarterback situation.

E-moto rider nearly struck by truck in Champlin
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Champlin PD put out a warning after two people on an e-moto narrowly avoided disaster after a risky maneuver on a highway this week that forced quick thinking by a truck driver.

Florida Congressman Cory Mills under active investigation by DOJ: Source to FOX News

Florida Congressman Cory Mills is under active criminal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, according to FOX News, citing a source familiar with the matter.

UTV runs over infant, adult woman at rural Minnesota farm

Authorities say two people are in the hospital after a UTV ran over an adult woman and an infant in western Minnesota on Tuesday.