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
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
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
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
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
Worker fatally hit by road grader in southeastern Minnesota while making repairs
The incident occurred about 25 miles northeast of Rochester.
Gophers
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
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
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
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
Rochester to investigate discrimination claim by censured council member
Molly Dennis claims she was discriminated against in censure because of her ADHD.
High Schools
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
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
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
MSU Mankato comes from behind late to win CCHA tournament title again
St. Cloud State had an easier time winning the NCHC championship.
Local
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
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
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
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
Minnesota State College Southeast president reprimanded, ordered to pay more than $5,000 in restitution
College head Marsha Danielson declined to comment.
High Schools
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
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
Flood watch upgraded for much of Minnesota
The latest outlook for flooding is now "well above normal" according to the National Weather Service.
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