A vendor bagged psilocybin mushrooms at a cannabis marketplace in Los Angeles. Lawmakers throughout the United States are weighing proposals to legali

Minnesota legislators push task force to explore legalizing psychedelic medicine

The proposal has bipartisan backing for its potential to treat trauma and PTSD.

Minnesota briefs: Southern Minnesota town unveils grain bin rescue response trailer

March 25
Internationally acclaimed nature photographer Jim Brandenburg.
Plus: Jim Brandenburg earns award from National Geographic; MnDOT to host meeting on upcoming Highway 10/23 project.

Record number of invasive silver carp caught in upper Mississippi

March 23
Commercial fishermen caught the highest number of silver carp ever found so far upstream the Mississippi River this week.
Commercial fishermen pulled up the carp this week near Winona. The catch shows that the invasive fish are on the cusp of becoming intractable in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
High Schools
March 25
Albany guard Tysen Gerads (22) dunks the ball in the first half of his team’s semifinal game.

Live: State boys basketball. Time for title games at Target Center

All our stories during the tournament are here, as well as how to watch and follow the games on TV and the web. Championship games start at 11 a.m.
High Schools
March 24
Wayzata guard Jackson McAndrew dunked in the second half of the Trojans’ 79-77 victory over Lakeville North in the Class 4A boys basketball semifina

It's championship Saturday at the boys basketball state tournament. Watch and follow here

Champions will be crowned in all four classes at Target Center. Tap the headline for links to watch the games, to follow on social media and to get other info to keep up with all four classes.
Rochester
March 24

Worker fatally hit by road grader in southeastern Minnesota while making repairs

The incident occurred about 25 miles northeast of Rochester.
Gophers
March 24
Forward Jimmy Snuggerud (81) scored on Canisius goaltender Jacob Barczewski, one of six third-period goals for the Gophers to break open their NCAA me

Worry to six-goal flurry: Gophers blast Canisius 9-2 with huge third period

No. 1 Minnesota trailed the bottom seed in the 16-team NCAA tournament until late in the second period before putting to rest fears of a massive upset.
Colleges
March 23
St. Cloud State forward Veeti Miettinen (29) was congratulated by his linemates after his second-period goal in a 4-0 victory over Minnesota State Man

St. Cloud State overcomes slow start, shuts out MSU Mankato 4-0

The Huskies only had seven shots on goal halfway through the NCAA men's hockey Fargo Regional semifinal, but Veeti Miettinen and Jaxon Castor sparked the team the rest of the way to overcome the Mavericks.
Local
March 23
A walkway was under water along the St. Croix River during spring flooding March 31, 2020, in downtown Stillwater.

Chances of major flooding still high in Stillwater, Red Wing, forecast says

Slow melting in the next 7-10 days could ease the flood threat, the National Weather Service outlook said.
Gophers
March 22
The Gophers celebrated an overtime victory against North Dakota on Oct. 21, one of the games that set a tone for a big regular season. Now Minnesota i

Gophers, Minnesota State Mankato, St. Cloud State, Canisius: NCAA hockey regional primer

St. Cloud State and Minnesota State Mankato will renew their rivalry Thursday before the Gophers face Canisius at Scheels Arena in Fargo. Here are the game previews.
Rochester
March 22
Molly Dennis.

Rochester to investigate discrimination claim by censured council member

Molly Dennis claims she was discriminated against in censure because of her ADHD.
High Schools
March 22
Nasir Whitlock of DeLaSalle took the high road on a drive against Stewartville in the first half Tuesday.

DeLaSalle overcomes slow start, beats Stewartville to reach 3A semis

The Islanders made 15 of 20 free throws as they overcame a quarterfinal challenge.
Rochester
March 21
Broadway Avenue in downtown Rochester on May 12, 2022.

A historic district in downtown Rochester? Council punts on proposal years in the making

"I don't think we're quite ready," Council President Brooke Carlson said.
Politics
March 20
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Larry Herke wrote to staff about the staffing changes at the Hastings Veterans Home.

VA officials face questions over allegations at Hastings facility

A Senate committee hearing Tuesday — over allegations that a toxic workplace environment has hurt veterans' care — comes after two officials were relieved of their duties over the weekend.
Colleges
March 18

MSU Mankato comes from behind late to win CCHA tournament title again

St. Cloud State had an easier time winning the NCHC championship.
Local
March 18

Faribault man dies after rescue from Straight River

Jesse Decoux died Friday evening, hours after Faribault police located him face down in river. Family member were alarmed when the man left for a walk with his two dogs without returning.
Rochester
March 18
Dan Van Eijl switched out a record inside his coffee shop, the Jazz Shepherd, on March 8 in Elgin, Minn. Van Eijl uses his massive collection of jazz

Jazz lover's new coffee shop offers 'urban chic' in southeastern Minnesota

Dan Van Eijl has found a home for his jazz collection — and himself — in Elgin, Minn.
Local
March 18

Minnesota briefs: New UMD report suggests larger incentives for film industry

Plus: April 1 deadline for philosophy contest entries; Twin Cities-based LGBTQ mentoring program expanding to St. Cloud.
High Schools
March 17
BOLD guard Lainey Braulick attempted a three-pointer in the first half against Hayfield.

BOLD stops Hayfield's star with unique defense to win 1A semifinal

BOLD turned to a defense designed to hold down two Hayfield standouts, and it worked.
Local
March 17

Minnesota State College Southeast president reprimanded, ordered to pay more than $5,000 in restitution

College head Marsha Danielson declined to comment.
High Schools
March 17
Stewartville players savored their upset of top seed Becker in the Class 3A semifinals on Thursday at Williams Arena.

No. 1 seed Becker upset by Stewartville rally in girls' 3A semis

Becker's streak of four state title games came to an end with its loss. By ending that streak with a one-point win, Stewartville will play Benilde-St. Margaret's for the 3A title.
Outdoors
March 16
Rush Creek near Lewiston, Minn., was the site last July of 2,500 dead fish. Investigators didn’t pinpoint the cause but said upstream runoff of manu

Lawmakers seeking to reform Minnesota's response to fish kills

House and Senate proposals push need for speed and greater attention to human health.
Local
March 16
A walkway was underwater along the St. Croix River during spring flooding in March 2020.

Flood watch upgraded for much of Minnesota

The latest outlook for flooding is now "well above normal" according to the National Weather Service.

Rochester area coverage

Complete news coverage of Rochester and surrounding parts of southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.