Minneapolis approves contract for speed camera enforcement

Big weekend road closures across Twin Cities, and more headlines Big weekend road closures across Twin Cities, and more headlines 05:12 The Minneapolis City Council approved a four-year contract on Thursday with NovoaGlobal, Inc. for its "speed...

Walter Hudson shares views on Superman release and Minneapolis politics

Walter Hudson, Minnesota State Representative from 30A District | Official WebsiteWalter Hudson, Minnesota State Representative from 30A District | Official Website Walter Hudson, an active commentator on current events and cultural developments,...

American Couple Wins Wife Carrying Contest - Minnesota?

This has got to be one of the strangest competitions in the world. I know there are some crazy things that people do, but this one has got to be right up there with the weird. CRAZY COMPETITION If you have been paying attention to some weird news,...

DOJ investigating Minnesota hiring practices in latest clash with Walz

Fox News contributor Jason Chaffetz joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss why Minnesota is being sued over tuition benefits for migrants, why critics are outraged over Zohran Mamdani's policies and his new book, 'They're Coming for You.' NEWYou can now...

Sen. Westrom criticizes Gov. Walz for $430,000 in legal fees billed to taxpayers

(St. Paul, MN)--On Wednesday, the Star Tribune reported that Gov. Tim Walz billed Minnesota taxpayers $430,000 for legal fees related to his congressional testimony last month. The funds were used to pay “outside lawyers who helped Gov. Tim Walz...

Webcams such as the Minnesota DNR’s popular EagleCam offer real-time views of the natural world

Are you having a rough day at work and want to escape to your “happy place” – a look at Devils Lake or Lake of the Woods, perhaps, or a scenic view of Upper Red Lake? Or, maybe you want to zoom in on a bald eagle nest near the Mississippi River...

Northwest Minnesota Under Air Quality Alert Due To Wildfire Smoke

UNDATED (WJON News) -- Due to wildfire smoke from Canada, an air quality alert is in effect for northwest and north central Minnesota until 6:00 p.m. Friday. The affected area includes Brainerd, Bemidji, East Grand Forks, Moorhead, International...

Minneapolis officially approves speeding cameras to hopefully boost public safety

There are 51 potential locations in Minneapolis where a camera could be placed, and the first five are being released by July 15. MINNEAPOLIS — In a unanimous vote on Thursday, the Minneapolis City Council approved the installation of speeding...

NAR’s ‘7 Mountains Mandate’ is fueling political extremism in the US

Vance Boelter, who allegedly shot Melissa Hortman, a Democratic Minnesota state representative, and her husband, Mark Hortman, on June 14, 2025, studied at Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas. The group is a Bible school linked to the New...

What If the Political Pendulum Doesn’t Swing Back?

The pendulum will swing back. It is a phrase invoked repeatedly, with variation, since Donald Trump’s reelection last November. Cable news anchor Chris Cuomo, Senator Angus King, and pollster Nate Silver have all invoked it to some degree....

Minnesota to receive up to $9.37M in latest settlement with opioid companies

Minnesota could receive more than $9 million from a settlement with eight opioid manufacturers that contributed to the nationwide opioid crisis, according to the state Attorney General’s Office.In total, the eight companies settled for $720...

Minnesota homeowners insurance premiums projected to rise 15% in 2025

As people across the country are hit with a hike to their homeowners insurance premiums, a new analysis by Realtor.com projects Minnesotans will face the fifth-highest rise in rates among the 50 states by the end of the year. That analysis shows...

Minnesota Drivers Might Not Know This Headphone Law

I remember the days before I got my driver's license, how long the school bus ride home each day would be. It took me around 45 minutes or so to get home, and some of those rides seemed like they would never end. I mean 45 minutes when you’re 14...

Congressman Rudy Yakym addresses ICE agent attacks and political rhetoric

U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym Serving Indiana's 2nd District | Twitter WebsiteU.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym Serving Indiana's 2nd District | Twitter Website Congressman Rudy Yakym, representing Indiana's 2nd District since 2022, shared a series of tweets on July...

Minnesota’s EPR Law Now in Effect: Businesses Must Confirm Compliance Following July 1 Deadline

Businesses manufacturing, distributing or selling packaging, paper products and food packaging in Minnesota must comply with Minnesota’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws. Affected businesses were required to register with the Circular...

Tom Emmer criticizes political figures including Tim Walz and President Biden

Tom Emmer U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 6th district | https://convention.acec.org/Tom Emmer U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 6th district | https://convention.acec.org/ Tom Emmer, a U.S. Congressman representing...

BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: How state law could force priests to choose between jail or excommunication

The attorney general spoke about the DOJ's efforts to protect religious freedom rights during a hearing and indicated to lawmakers that she was focused on a range of religions, from Judaism to Islam. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!...

Trump DOJ probes Minnesota hiring practices in third federal action

July 11 (UPI) -- The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into Minnesota's hiring practices, the third legal or administrative action the Trump administration has taken against the Democratic-led state in just over two weeks. The...

Walter Hudson discusses Minnesota politics and finances

Free state park pass available at libraries across Minnesota

Photo by Jared Winter April Ide, Library Director of the New Ulm Public Library, holds one of the Minnesota State Park Library Passes now available for checkout. NEW ULM – Minnesotans now have a new way to experience the outdoors for free through...