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This Minnesota man went missing without a trace. 7 years later, there are still no answers

Joseph Zak disappeared from his group home in Brookston, Minnesota, on Dec. 7, 2015. Investigators feel that a cellphone ping may have misled the investigation from searching the grounds near where he went missing until it was too late. His case, which remains unsolved, has had no developments since spring 2016.

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Projected Minnesota budget surplus swells to $17.6 billion

It’s a record that comes after a year of historic surplus projections. Last December, the state reported a projected $7.7 billion surplus and by February it had grown to $9.25 billion.

December 06, 2022 11:04 AM

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Several Minnesota hospital systems reach tentative agreements with nurses

In Duluth, St. Luke's and Essentia shared the news late Monday night and early Tuesday morning. Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association have rescinded their strike notices at the hospitals.

December 06, 2022 10:11 AM

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MnDOT seeks submissions for annual Name a Snowplow contest

Past contests have yielded such clever names as “Ctrl Salt Delete” and “Snowbi Wan Kenobi,” or a nod to Minnesota native Prince with “The Truck Formerly Known As Plow.”

December 05, 2022 05:28 PM

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Minnesota regulators go after business for potent THC gummies

The product “Death by Gummy Bears” sold at Northland Vapor locations in Minnesota contained 100 milligrams of THC per serving, and 2,500 milligrams per package — 20 times the amount allowed per serving and more than 50 times the amount allowed in a package.

December 05, 2022 05:11 PM

By Alex Derosier

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Moorhead man accused of killing mother charged with murder

James Kollie Jr. faces 40 years in prison if convicted. Just days before the killing, he told his mother he was “ready to take your life,” a criminal complaint alleged.

December 05, 2022 04:30 PM

By April Baumgarten

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Two killed in two-car crash in SE Minnesota

The crash occurred just before 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.

December 04, 2022 07:58 PM

By Abby Sharpe

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Polk County residents and officials disagree on property lines

As residents accuse the county of moving property line markers while surveying land for its online GIS database, Polk County officials say residents who have misunderstood property descriptions for years are to blame.

December 03, 2022 01:26 PM

By Ingrid Harbo

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Minnesota blood center rejoices as FDA examines easing rules on gay, bisexual male donors

Gay and bisexual men had once been barred from donating blood due to HIV concerns. After easing the restrictions over time, the FDA may significantly ease the restrictions once again to expand the donor-eligible population.

December 03, 2022 01:21 PM

By Hunter Dunteman

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Small Minnesota city rejects ordinance allowing citizens to sue abortion providers

Without comment but on a unanimous vote, Prinsburg City Council members in a special meeting Friday, Dec. 2, denied a proposed ordinance that would have allowed residents to bring civil lawsuits against abortion providers.

December 02, 2022 05:06 PM

By Tom Cherveny

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Democrats pass on Minnesota as early presidential primary state

Under a plan approved by a key panel of the Democratic National Committee Friday, Dec. 2, South Carolina will hold the first primary on Feb. 3. Of the states vying for the early primary spots, Michigan, another diverse Upper Midwest state, was seen as Minnesota’s strongest competitor. Michigan's primary will be on Feb. 27,

December 02, 2022 03:35 PM

By Alex Derosier

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Minnesota psychologist admits to defrauding $550K from Mdewakanton Sioux

The psychologist lied about providing services to at least 29 members of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, resulting in more than half a million dollars in losses to the tribe.

December 02, 2022 02:25 PM

By Hunter Dunteman

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Before there were American Legions or VFWs, Civil War veterans built this place in Minnesota

Since its construction in 1885 by Civil War veterans, the Grand Army of the Republic Hall in Litchfield (the first built in Minnesota), remains a perfectly preserved piece of history, the same as it was when being used by veterans who built it as a place to gather, connect and socialize.

December 02, 2022 01:30 PM

By Jennifer Kotila