This Week’s Top Stories

Here are some of this week’s top stories from the KBRFRadio.com Newsroom:

Masks No Longer Required For Minnesota Student-Athletes Playing Outdoors

Students playing spring sports in Minnesota will no longer have to wear masks during outdoor games and meets.

Minnesota Health Leaders Urge Frequent Testing as School-Related COVID-19 Cases Increase

Minnesota health leaders say the rise in new COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks is increasing the most among youth.

Virtual Coffee and Conversation Event to Discuss Highway 200 Construction Scheduled

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will host a virtual Coffee and Conversation event to discuss the future Highway 200 project.

Minnesota House Passes Public Safety Budget Bill With Police Reforms

A public safety budget bill passed in the Minnesota House Wednesday night includes police reform measures that have little chance in the Republican-controlled Senate.

Minnesota Department of Health Launches Vaccine Buses

Minnesota is transforming buses into mobile vaccine units with the intent of increasing vaccinations in neighborhoods that have been hit hard by COVID-19.

Grandma’s Marathon Making COVID Changes For 2021 Race Weekend

Organizers of Grandma’s Marathon are scaling back this year’s race weekend in Duluth due to the ongoing pandemic.

Derek Chauvin Found Guilty on All Counts

A former Minneapolis Police Officer has been found guilty of causing the death of Geroge Floyd.

Becker County Unanimously Approves 2nd Amendment Sanctuary Resolution

Becker County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to become a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County, Tuesday

Walz Declares Emergency, Requests Nebraska, Ohio National Guard Support

National Guard soldiers from Ohio and Nebraska are in Minnesota to assist with security following the verdict in the Chauvin trial.

Man Accused of Attacking Cop, Menards Worker Over Mask Policy is Charged

A man accused of attacking a police officer with a hammer while dragging him from his vehicle has been charged.

Amendment to Police Reform Bill Could Change Traffic Stop Guidelines

A proposed amendment to a public safety funding bill under debate in the Minnesota House could change guidelines on the type of motor vehicle violations that can trigger a traffic stop.