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More Minnesota jails weigh dropping controversial medical provider

The Sartell, Minn. based company, however, has faced allegations of failing to provide adequate care to inmates, including 27-year-old Hardel Sherrell, who died in 2018 in the Beltrami County jail in Bemidji after his pleas for help were ignored by jail and medical staff.

Health

Olmsted County continues to lead Minnesota in new COVID-19 cases

Spike of new cases extends in cluster of southeastern counties.

April 30, 2022 11:30 AM

Health

Olmsted County, home of Mayo Clinic, leads Minnesota in new COVID-19 cases

Health officials say that declining hospitalizations is a better metric for tracking spread.

April 08, 2022 09:00 AM

Minnesota

Minnesota had nearly 500 road fatalities in 2021, most since 2007

Of last year’s deaths, 162 were speed-related — a 33% increase from 2020, according to state figures.

January 04, 2022 05:30 PM

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Minnesota high school quarterback's suspension will stand, US District Court judge rules

In her 10-page ruling issued Friday morning, Nov. 26, Judge Ann D. Montgomery ruled that granting the restraining order and allowing the quarterback to play "would change, rather than preserve, the status quo."

November 26, 2021 10:47 AM

By Emily Cutts

Health

Staffer calls Mayo Clinic 'communist' for vaccine rule and resigns her job

Kalley Newkirk, a 25-year-old pregnant woman who has worked at Mayo Clinic for four years, opposes the requirement for employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Currently on administrative leave, she wrote a very critical letter of resignation, spurring a right wing talk show host to bring her on his online show.

October 25, 2021 12:33 PM

Business

Minnesota car dealer takes comedian John Oliver's commercial challenge

Steve Johnson, who has owned Zumbrota Ford for 22 years, is known for his loud and goofy car commercials that feature him and often his daughter wearing silly costumes. His dealership is making headlines this week, because he agreed to shoot a free commercial script by John Oliver of HBO's "Last Week Tonight." Oliver described the commercial as a “Tense, domestic psychodrama” about the end of marriage and an all-wheel drive minivan from Zumbrota Ford.

October 18, 2021 04:00 PM

Minnesota

Rent struggles continue for Minnesota tenants, landlords

Change in eviction restrictions isn't expected to spur increase in local court action, but could drive added requests for assistance as property owners continue to wait for unpaid back rent.

October 11, 2021 01:00 PM

By Randy Petersen

Community

Minnesota man relaxes with intricate woodworking hobby

Caryl Closner has been using saws to cut wood and create art since he was 10 years old.

October 09, 2021 09:30 AM

By Brian Todd

Minnesota

Not willing to wear a mask to the meeting? Don't come back for 1 year, says Rochester School Board

"If you don’t want to wear a mask, don’t be here. Watch the meeting from home and email your thoughts to board members. Or call. Or write a letter. We’ll respond," said board Chairwoman Jean Marvin.

September 22, 2021 11:04 PM

By Jordan Shearer