Kilat Fitzgerald
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MN invasive zebra mussels linked to higher mercury levels in fish
Zebra mussels are significantly altering the ecosystems of Minnesota lakes, according to a study that ties the invasive species to higher mercury levels in fish.
Arctic Cat announces layoffs, furloughs at Thief River Falls facility
Minnesota snowmobile and ATV manufacturer Arctic Cat announced employee furloughs and layoffs at its Thief River Falls facility.
MN election judge charged with accepting unregistered votes in Hubbard County
A man who served as a head election judge for the Badoura Township Precinct in Hubbard County during the 2024 general election is facing felony charges for allegedly accepting votes from people who were not properly registered.
MN Dept. of Corrections grants extension for Hennepin Co. Jail to reduce inmate population
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) was ordered to reduce its jail inmate population by noon on Thursday, Nov. 14, after it was served a conditional license order (CLO) from the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC).
Sherburne County plans hand recount of election races
Sherburne County will recount 2024 election ballots by hand to confirm the accuracy of the results.
Hunter shot in the head in rural Moorhead
A hunter was airlifted to the hospital after suffering a gunshot wound to the head during the opening weekend of Minnesota's firearm deer hunting season.
Hennepin County jail must reduce population by 200+ this week
The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) is ordering the Hennepin County jail to reduce its inmate population in order to meet the minimum safety standards set by the state.
DNR proposes lowering MN daily walleye limit in 2026
Officials from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) want to lower the daily walleye bag limit from six to four, a proposal that could become reality in 2026.
New Hope murder suspect arrested in Polk County, WI
The Polk County Sheriff's office said deputies arrested a Hennepin County murder suspect in rural Balsam Lake, Wis.
Amber Alert: Suspect fatally shot man, then abducted family, authorities say
A man was found fatally shot before a suspect abducted a pregnant mother and her four children at gunpoint, according to the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office.