Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Wisconsin, Minnesota Both Rank In Top 5 Best States to Live In
WalletHub says both states scored high, but Wisconsin edged out Minnesota.
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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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Wisconsin, Minnesota Both Rank In Top 5 Best States to Live In
WalletHub says both states scored high, but Wisconsin edged out Minnesota for the No. 4 spot.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minnesota, Wisconsin Both Rank In Top 5 Best States to Live In
WalletHub says both states scored high, but one state edged out the other for the No. 4 spot.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Rochester-Mason City, MN|News|
Minnesota Meteorologist Defends Contacting Wife During Live Storm Coverage
Minnesota meteorologist Nick Jansen is defending himself after a viewer accused him of being "unprofessional."
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Minnesota State Fair Vendor Says Entire Booth Was Accidentally Sold
The Duluth business says their shipping container was sold by mistake, leaving them scrambling before opening day.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Saint Paul, MN|News|
Untraceable ‘Ghost Guns’ Now Legal Under State Law, MN Supreme Court Rules
The ruling leaves most homemade guns legal in Minnesota, setting up a likely push by state Democrats to change the law next year.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota, MN|News|
Driver On I-35 Shot In Leg By Bullet Fired From Over 1,500 Feet Away
Three men are cooperating with investigators after the shooting north of the Twin Cities.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
LIST: 37 Phone Companies Accused Of Letting Robocalls Flood Minnesota
See if your phone provider is on the list of 37 companies accused of letting robocalls reach Minnesotans.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota, MN|News|
Parade Of 6 Planets, Meteor Shower Combine For Predawn Spectacle Over MN
Six planets — Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune — will align in a giant arc just before sunrise.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota, MN|News|
Moorhead Grieves 9-Year-Old Killed In Crosswalk: ‘His Spirit Brought Joy’
A 9-year-old boy who was struck and killed while crossing the street in Moorhead is being remembered as a joyful, bright light.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
New COVID Variant With Distinctive Symptom Driving Up Cases In WI
The CDC says COVID-19 is likely growing again in Wisconsin, where the “Stratus” variant may be gaining ground.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
New COVID Variant With Distinctive Symptom Driving Up Cases In MN
The CDC says COVID-19 cases are likely growing again in Minnesota, with the new "Stratus" variant showing a strange new symptom.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Saint Paul, MN|News|
Undercover Sting In St. Paul Leads To 10 Arrests, 3 Victims Rescued
Authorities say the men tried to solicit minors for sex and were arrested after showing up to meet undercover agents.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Progressive Mary Moriarty Won’t Seek Re-Election As Hennepin County Attorney
She ends a polarizing term that drew national attention and sharp criticism from police and political leaders.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
AMBER Alert: Newborn Taken In Columbia Heights, Suspect On Foot
Ashley Gooch, 37, was last seen pushing a stroller near University Avenue in Columbia Heights, authorities said.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
9 Measles Cases Confirmed In Wisconsin, All Tied To Out-Of-State Travel
The outbreak marks Wisconsin’s first measles cases this year, all tied to a single source, according to state health officials.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Minnetonka, MN|News|
Refugee Given New Life In MN Faked Kids, Bought Porsche, And Tried To Flee With Millions
Abdiaziz Shafii Farah's refugee story was central at sentencing, where the judge said he exploited the very system that helped him.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Saint Paul, MN|News|
New Laws Now In Effect In Minnesota: What Drivers, Renters, And Pet Owners Should Know
Several new Minnesota laws took effect Aug. 1, impacting drivers, renters, business owners, pet owners, and more across the state.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Minnesota Capitol Tightens Security After Nude Intruder, Political Killings
Only two public entrances remain open as the State Patrol increases Capitol security presence.
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Inver Grove Heights, MN|News|
MN Vikings Star Justin Jefferson's Townhome On Goes On Sale For $439K
Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson has listed his updated end-unit townhouse for $439,000.
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