
Stewart Trail Fire on Minnesota's North Shore is now 62 percent contained
A wildfire on the North Shore that burned more than 30 buildings is now more than 60 percent contained - with favorable weather conditions helping firefighting crews. Residents are being allowed back ...
7h ago

Evacuation order remains in place as crews battle Flanders Fire in Crow Wing County
The fire started Saturday and had grown to more than 1,600 acres in size by Sunday night - but crews managed to reach 20 percent containment. That means firefighters had created lines they believe wil...
6h ago

How is the Iran war affecting air travel ahead of Memorial Day weekend?
Kyle Potter with Thrifty Traveler joined Morning Edition to talk about travel during a tumultuous few months for the airline industry.
2h ago

Tab fee cut, hospital rescue get OK in session finale
Minnesota lawmakers used every minute afforded to them as the Legislature's session came to a close. Several bills moved through in the final hours.
13h ago

Man arrested for allegedly firing gun at plane
The incident happened on Friday as the plane was scooping water to drop on a wildfire in Portage Township, northeast of Orr in northern St. Louis County.
2h ago

Powers announces run for Rochester's open mayor's race
An open mayoral race in Rochester is attracting more candidates. The most recent is Joe Powers, who owns a well-known catering and restaurant enterprise.
23h ago

Chris Tungseth returns home after 'American Idol'
Fergus Falls construction worker Chris Tungseth returned home to celebrate his "American Idol" achievement. He is the first Minnesotan to make it to the semifinals of the show.
10h ago

Gabriela Jaquez has 20 points, 8 rebounds to help Sky beat Lynx 86-79
Rookie Gabriela Jaquez set career highs with 20 points and eight rebounds, Kamilla Cardoso had 11 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-79. Rachel Banham scored 13 poi...
5h ago

These 4 things are driving up housing costs
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari cited inflation, interest rates, labor availability and zoning regulations as key components of a tight housing supply and rising home prices.
10h ago

Crews continue battling Flanders Fire in Crow Wing Co.
The Flanders Fire started early Saturday afternoon amid dry, windy conditions near County Road 11 southeast of Crosslake and has grown to more than 1,600 acres.
May 17, 2026

Stewart Trail Fire 62 percent contained
The Minnesota Incident Command Center reported late Sunday that the Stewart Trail wildfire burning north east of Two Harbors along Lake Superior's North Shore is now 62 percent contained, but official...
May 17, 2026







