Reports of federal agents conducting arrests has some residents on edge in cities and rural communities.
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Officials identify toddler mauled to death by dog in enclosure outside Minnesota home
The Sheriff’s Office said the boy’s grandmother, Kristen Brown, was seriously injured trying to save him.
January 13, 2026
DNR seeks input on proposal to cut walleye limit to four
The agency says the change could take effect before the 2027 opener.
January 13, 2026
After allegedly shooting the wrong guy one night, man charged in fatal follow up in Duluth the next night
Branden Russell King faces second-degree murder charges in the death of Chazz Toney.
January 13, 2026
Hundreds clash with ICE outside Somali mall in St. Cloud
People blocked federal agents’ vehicles in the parking lot outside several Somali-owned businesses.
January 12, 2026
In Minnesota’s most conservative county, GOP governor hopefuls weigh in on ICE shooting, criticize Walz
Ten Republican candidates set the table for this year’s election with a focus on fraud.
January 11, 2026
Two die in Rochester house fire
Both adult victims were found dead at the scene.
January 11, 2026
Minnesota’s birding mecca expands reach with new tech
A device installed at Sax-Zim Bog delivers bird songs to followers in real time. Others to come will aid conservation efforts.
January 10, 2026
Minnesota woman dies after shark attack in U.S. Virgin Islands
Island officials identified the woman, who was from Detroit Lakes, and say she lost an arm in the attack.
January 9, 2026
More Iron Range steelworker layoffs looming as Cleveland Cliffs cuts production
Nearly 50 Hibbing Taconite workers received notice that they’ll be out of work Feb. 1, following the layoff of about 250 last March.
January 9, 2026
Tolkkinen: Was Stanley tired of the limelight?
A popular feline vanished last month, causing consternation in a small western Minnesota town. 
AuthoredKaren Tolkkinen
AuthoredKaren TolkkinenJanuary 8, 2026
Controversial new Beargrease sponsor bows out of North Shore race
The main sponsor of the annual sled dog race named for an Ojibwe mail carrier was going to be NewRange Copper Nickel.
January 8, 2026
Imprisoned for a quarter century for a murder he says he didn’t commit, Aitkin County man walks free
The Minnesota Board of Pardons commuted Brian Pippitt’s sentence last year after the state’s Conviction Review Unit recommended full exoneration.
January 8, 2026
