Minnesota Farms Struggle as Families Face Hardship
Dust clouds and economic woes plague rural communities as farms falter across the state.
New Taxes and Regulations Hinder Immigrants' Ability to Send Money to Families in Somalia
North Loop Restaurant Pleads for Customers to Return to Downtown Minneapolis
Weather
Minneapolis Man Monitors Ice Thickness to Ensure Public Safety
Local resident takes proactive steps to prevent accidents on frozen lakes

Winter Storm Brings Snow, Gusty Winds to Minnesota
Advisories and warnings issued as up to 4 inches of snow expected in the Twin Cities metro
Minneapolis Basks in Springlike Sunday Before Rainy Midweek
Sunny skies and mild temperatures give way to rain, wind, and potential snow later this week.
Crime
Two Minneapolis Officers Injured During Arrest at Chicago and Franklin
Authorities say the suspect resisted arrest, leading to one officer being bitten and another suffering a hand injury.

Three Shot in Separate Minneapolis Incidents on Thursday Night
Injuries described as non-life-threatening as police investigate the unrelated shootings.
3 Shootings Rock Minneapolis in 20-Minute Span
Police investigating unrelated incidents with non-life-threatening injuries
Health
Minnesotans set up underground medical network as ICE crackdown spreads fear
Doctors and nurses quietly operate informal networks to provide care for patients too afraid to visit hospitals or clinics

Council Bluffs Fire Department Partners with OneDose to Modernize EMS Medication Safety
New technology helps reduce errors and support weight-based dosing for paramedics in the field.
Diabetes Drug Metformin Shown to Prevent Long COVID
University of Minnesota researchers find metformin reduces risk of Long COVID by 40-60%
Lifestyle
Young kids missed pandemic school disruptions, but reading scores still lag
First and second graders continue to perform worse than pre-pandemic peers on reading tests, new report finds

Young kids missed pandemic's school disruptions, but reading scores still lag
First and second graders continue to perform worse than their pre-pandemic counterparts on math and reading tests, according to a new report.
Minneapolis Lawmaker Rides E-Bike to Baby's Delivery
Rep. Katie Jones and husband Peter Schmitt pedaled to the hospital for the birth of their son.
Economics
Minnesota Gas Prices Surge to $3.25 Per Gallon Amid Iran Conflict
Experts warn prices could reach $4 per gallon as war disrupts Middle East oil production

Minneapolis Fed's Kashkari: Too Soon to Tell Iran's Effect on Inflation
Fed president says it's unclear how long the Iran conflict will impact prices.
Local Businesses Struggle to Recover After Federal Crackdown in Minnesota
Immigrant-owned shops in Minneapolis face lingering economic damage despite drawdown of federal agents