Opinion: Don’t rush into mandatory screenings, metal detectors or gun bans at the Minnesota Capitol

Any legislative proposal restricting lawful firearm carry at the Capitol would require statutory amendments and face rigorous constitutional scrutiny. Policies broadly prohibiting lawfully armed citizens, including legislators exercising their right to …

New Lane Splitting and Filtering Law Now in Effect for Minnesota Motorcyclists

MARSHALL — A new Minnesota law that took effect July 1 now allows motorcycles to use lane splitting and lane filtering in certain traffic conditions — a change that Minnesota State Patrol Captain Casey Meagher says drivers should be aware of, especially …

Yuen: From bubble tea to blind boxes, Asian pop culture is having a moment in Minnesota

Rosedale Center sells Labubu dolls in Pop Mart vending machines that draw lines of enthusiasts eager to buy the collectibles. (Jerry Holt/The Minnesota Star Tribune) Today Truong is ecstatic that the next generation of chefs are expanding how people …

Minnesota State Patrol Urges Safer Driving After 159 Traffic Deaths in 2025

MARSHALL — As Minnesotans gear up for Independence Day, the Minnesota State Patrol is calling for increased caution on the roads following a sobering mid-year statistic: 159 traffic-related fatalities have occurred statewide through June 29. “Unfortunately …

Minnesota played a major role in documentary about string band Carolina Chocolate Drops

The band seems to be supportive of the finished, 90-minute version, which is also available on Apple+, Tubi and Amazon Prime.Flemons has played a huge role in marketing the film on social media. Giddens, who won a Pulitzer Prize in 2023, gave the movie a …

How hard is it to sing the national anthem? Minnesota singers share tips.

On riffs: “My style is not to riff or make choices outside the box but to hit the note with gusto. There’s no need for extra vocal fireworks. It’s our national anthem. Let the heart behind it remain true.”Her advice: “If you start too high there’s nowhere …

Minnesota recognizing South Dakota’s Restricted Enhanced Permit holders

July 3, 2025 PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT)–The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office has announced that the State of Minnesota has officially recognized restricted enhanced permit holders who are under the age of 21. This expanded recognition allows South Dakota …

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Popular Brand Of Milk Harder To Find In Central Minnesota

When it comes to the economy, supply and demand are at the heart of how things work. Filling the hole for the demand for a product usually works well for companies who can identify something the marketplace currently doesn’t have or have enough of.  I’ve …