Across Minnesota, MN|News|
Tragic Machinery Failure Kills Minnesota Farmer: Sheriff
A 46-year-old man died Tuesday evening in a farm accident, according to the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office.
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.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
St. Paul Plant To Layoff Nearly 200 Workers This Summer
Layoffs at the Wabash Avenue facility in St. Paul will begin June 30 and roll out over a 14-day period, according to the company.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
9 WI Hospitals Earn 'D' Grade In New Safety Ranking
A national safety group gave nine Wisconsin hospitals a “D” this spring. Most hospitals in the state earned a “C” or better.
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Southwest Minneapolis|News|
7 MN Hospitals Earn 'D' Grade In New Safety Ranking
Four Minnesota hospitals earned an 'A' for patient safety this spring. See which ones scored lower in the new rankings.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
11 WI Counties Get 'F' Grade For Pollution, New Report Says
Eleven Wisconsin counties flunked air quality tests as particle pollution spikes, the American Lung Association says.
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Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Beware Of Parking Scam Targeting Minneapolis Drivers, Officials Warn
Searching for Minneapolis’ parking app? A wrong click could cost you your credit card info.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
‘Merging Conflict’ Sparks Fatal 7-Car Pileup On I-35W In Twin Cities
The fatal crash Tuesday morning on I-35W in Mounds View involved four passenger vehicles and three semis, according to the State Patrol.
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Southwest Minneapolis|News|
These Are The Top 20 Safest Towns In Minnesota: Safewise 2025 List
Safewise has released its rankings of the safest cities in every U.S. state, including Minnesota.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
11 MN Counties Get 'F' Grade For Pollution, New Report Says
Eleven Minnesota counties flunked air quality tests as particle pollution spikes, the American Lung Association says.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
At Least 1 Dead In I-35W Crash In Twin Cities
A crash that killed at least one person Tuesday morning shut down southbound lanes of Interstate 35W at County Road I in Arden Hills.
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Lakeville, MN|News|
MN Day Care Provider Won't Face Charges After Toddler Ingested Meth
No charges will be filed against a South St. Paul day care provider after a 3-year-old in her care tested positive for meth, officials say.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
These WI Colleges Rank Best In US At Setting Up Grads For Big Paycheck
Wisconsin colleges rank among the nation’s best for boosting grads’ financial success, The Wall Street Journal says.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
'Serious Crash' Shuts Down I-35W South In North Twin Cities Metro
The closure is expected to last for about three hours as crews respond to the crash.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
These MN Colleges Rank Best In US At Setting Up Grads For Big Paycheck
Nine Minnesota colleges rank among the nation’s best for boosting grads’ financial success, The Wall Street Journal says.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Power Plant Closures: 4 Minnesota Communities Get $2.7M In Aid
Four Minnesota communities affected by power plant closures are getting a major financial boost.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
April Layoffs In Minnesota: 5 Companies Report Major Job Cuts
Hundreds of Minnesota workers were impacted by mass layoffs announced this month under the WARN Act.
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Caledonia, WI|News|
These Are The Top 20 Safest Towns In Wisconsin: Safewise 2025 List
Safewise has released its rankings of the safest cities in every U.S. state, including Wisconsin.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
This Vaccine-Preventable Disease Spiked 1,500%: See MN's Numbers
Minnesota’s toddler vaccine rates are tanking as deadly diseases are roaring back.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
'Sacred' Mushroom Is Popping Up In WI Forests — Here's How To Find It
One of the most delectable of springtime treats — elusive morels, the so-called “sacred mushroom” — are popping out of the ground in WI.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
'Sacred' Mushroom Is Popping Up In MN Forests — Here's How To Find It
One of the most delectable of springtime treats — elusive morels, the so-called “sacred mushroom” — are popping out of the ground in MN.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff