Saint Paul, MN|News|
MN State Fair Poll: Big Majorities Favor Gun Ban At Capitol, Tax Hike For Wealthy, More
Nearly 10,000 Minnesotans shared opinions on guns, immigration, taxes, and stadium funding at the 2025 fair.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
- Southwest Minneapolis, MN
Patch's Minnesota Editor, casting my watchful gaze on the Twin Cities metro area and beyond.
Feel free to drop me a line: william.bornhoft@patch.com
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Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Vice President JD Vance Visiting Minneapolis After Annunciation Shooting
JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, will meet privately with families of victims on Wednesday.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Radioactive Shrimp Recall Expands To Products Sold In WI
More brands have been added to an already massive recall of potentially radioactive shrimp, including some products sold in Wisconsin.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Radioactive Shrimp Recall Expands To Products Sold In MN
More brands have been added to an already massive recall of potentially radioactive shrimp, including some products sold in Minnesota.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Saint Paul, MN|News|
MN State Fair Was 5th-Best Attended, And Other Facts About The 2025 Get-Together
The Great Minnesota Get-Together drew nearly 2 million people this year, introduced 33 new foods, and showcased top-tier concerts.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
La Niña Watch Issued: What It Could Mean For Wisconsin's Winter
There's a decent chance of La Niña later this year, climate experts say. Here's what that will mean for temperatures and precipitation.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota, MN|News|
La Niña Watch Issued: What It Could Mean For Minnesota’s Winter
There's a decent chance of La Niña later this year, climate experts say. Here's what that will mean for temperatures and precipitation.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Annunciation Catholic School Shooting: Pope Leo XIV Calls For End To ‘Pandemic Of Arms’
Pope Leo XIV urged peace and prayed for the victims of the Annunciation Catholic School shooting during Mass in Minneapolis.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Saint Paul, MN|News|
Say Goodbye: Tonight Is The Final Day Of ‘The X’ In St. Paul
The Wild’s home is getting a new name, but many Minnesotans aren’t ready to let go of "the X."
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
A WI Player Could Get Lucky With $1.3B Powerball Jackpot
With a high degree of luck that has eluded Powerball players since May, a Wisconsin player could claim an estimated $1.3 billion jackpot.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
A MN Player Could Get Lucky With $1.3B Powerball Jackpot
With a high degree of luck that has eluded Powerball players since May, a Minnesota player could claim an estimated $1.3 billion jackpot.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Saint Paul, MN|News|
Twin Cities Schools Start Year Under Heavy Police Presence After Annunciation Shooting
State and local law enforcement, schools, and parishes across the metro are boosting safety after the Annunciation tragedy.
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Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Here’s How To Donate To Families, Victims Of Annunciation Catholic School Shooting
Verified GoFundMe pages and a Minneapolis Foundation relief fund are raising money for families after the Annunciation school shooting.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
15 Things That Should Be On Minnesotans’ Calendar This September
September brings school and work routines back in full swing, but it’s still a prime time to enjoy Minnesota’s fall colors.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Saturday’s Powerball Jackpot Swells To $1B: How To Play In WI
The $1 billion jackpot has an estimated cash value of $453.1 million. Saturday’s jackpot ranks as the game’s sixth-largest prize.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
Saturday’s Powerball Jackpot Swells To $1B: How To Play In MN
The $1 billion jackpot has an estimated cash value of $453.1 million. Saturday’s jackpot ranks as the game’s sixth-largest prize.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Saint Paul, MN|News|
Minnesota Test Results Are Out: See How Your Child’s School Performed In 2025
Parents can view 2025 results for their child’s school or district through the Minnesota Department of Education website.
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Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Harper Moyski, 10, And Fletcher Merkel, 8, Identified As Victims In Annunciation Catholic School Shooting
Both were students at Annunciation Catholic School.
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Southwest Minneapolis|News|
8-Year-Old Fletcher Remembered After Annunciation Catholic School Shooting
The father of Fletcher, killed in the Minneapolis school shooting, urged people to honor his son’s life and not the act that ended it.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Gov. Tim Walz Deploys State Troopers To Protect Minneapolis Schools, Churches
Troopers and DNR officers will patrol all five Minneapolis precincts, focusing on schools and churches after the Annunciation shooting.
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