Howard Thompson
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MN wildfires: Gov. Walz declares emergency, mobilizes National Guard
Governor Tim Walz has declared a peacetime emergency and has mobilized the Minnesota National Guard to provide assistance to deal with multiple wildfires that have broken out in northern Minnesota.
71 cats living in filthy conditions at MN home rescued by Animal Humane Society
The Animal Humane Society rescued 71 cats from filthy conditions inside a home in central Minnesota. Officials say the cats were hungry and suffer from respiratory infections and open wounds.
Southern MN residents rescued from homes during Wednesday flash floods
Mower County deputies helped rescue several residents from their homes as heavy rains led to flash flooding in southern Minnesota on Wednesday.
Flash flooding closed highways in southern MN on Wednesday
Parts of Austin, Minn. saw five inches of rain during Wednesday's storms.
NWS confirms EF-2 tornado touched down near Detroit Lakes
The National Weather Service has confirmed the tornado that ripped through Detroit Lakes on Monday, leaving at least three people hurt, was an EF-2-level storm.
Walz blasts Trump post of Minnesota kindergarteners wearing hijabs
Gov. Tim Walz is responding after President Trump posted a video on Truth Social Monday morning of a Minnesota kindergarten graduation showing students wearing hijabs.
Brodie Ziemer on new-look Gophers Hockey: 'There's a new buzz'
New Gophers Hockey captain Brodie Ziemer says there's a “new buzz" around the team as Coach Brett Larson puts his mark on the program.
Allina hospice nurses hold 1-day strike as they fight for new contract
Allina hospice nurses staged a rally on Monday as they hold a one-day strike as they fight for a new contract.
Man dies after being pulled from water at Lake St. Croix Beach
A 20-year-old man has died after being pulled from the waters at Lake St. Croix Beach on Sunday evening.
Maple Grove home significantly damaged in Saturday fire
A Maple Grove home was significantly damaged by a major fire that ripped through the home Saturday evening.