Minnesota News

Contractor at Enbridge Line 3 pipeline site dies in accident

HILL CITY, Minn. - A contractor working on the Enbridge Energy Line 3 pipeline project has died in a fatal accident. Enbridge Energy spokeswoman Juli Kellner says the accident happened Friday at a construction yard in Hill City. Kellner said…

Pet Connection: Meet Sadie

Siamese cats are widely known for their beauty, including their often-blue eyes and their lovely, distinctive markings, which come in a variety of shades. This week's cat is more than just a pretty face,…

Minnesota tavern hit with fine, license suspension, vows to fight

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) -  The Minnesota Department of Health has taken enforcement action against a Crow Wing County business for violating Gov. Tim Walz’s order prohibiting bars and restaurants from allowing indoor dining. State health officials say Mission Tavern…

Boogaloo member pleads guilty to terrorism charge

MINNEAPOLIS - A North Carolina man and member of an anti-government extremist group has pleaded guilty to a terrorism charge. Prosecutors say 22-year-old Benjamin Ryan Teeter of Hampstead, North Carolina, traveled to Minneapolis during protests following the death of George…

Myon Burrell freed after 18 years in prison

MINNEAPOLIS - A man who was sentenced to life behind bars as a teenager has been released from a Minnesota prison. Myon Burrell's release came hours after a pardons board commuted his sentence in a high-profile murder case. Burrell took…

Workers arrive in northern Minnesota to build pipeline

PALISADE, Minn. - More than 4,000 workers are expected in northern Minnesota over the next couple weeks to build the Line 3 oil pipeline replacement. Opponents of the pipeline have escalated their attempts to block construction, while local law enforcement…

Minnesota lawmakers pass aid for businesses, workers

ST. PAUL - Minnesota lawmakers have convened to pass a package of coronavirus relief measures for businesses and workers who took the biggest hit from a four-week “pause” ordered by Gov. Tim Walz. Leaders agreed last week on a $216…