The Crown Vic has been a State Patrol favorite for the past 30 years, but Ford has officially stopped making the model. Older squad cars will to be replaced with Ford's new Police Interceptor starting in May.
Curling Olympic trials will be held on the Iron Range instead of California
Mixed doubles curling has been moved to Minnesota over COVID-19 concerns.
Sun Country to offer luxury car service to MSP Airport
It's Sun Country's new Door-to-Door service, in partnership with Landline.
St. Paul man arrested after calling police to report he killed his wife
The man was outside the police station when he called 911.
Highly contagious rabbit disease detected for first time in MN
Two indoor rabbits "died suddenly and inexplicably" from the disease earlier this month.
New seasonal varieties of the Salted Nut Roll have arrived
There will never be enough pumpkin spice to satisfy the world.
Como Zoo welcomes 2 wolf brothers, marking return of wolves to St. Paul
Como Zoo hasn't had wolves since March 2020.
Minnesota's COVID-19 update for Tuesday, September 28
The newest information provided by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Minnesota man charged after 3-hour standoff with police on I-94 in Wisconsin
Law enforcement used tear gas on him in an effort to get him out of the vehicle.
Beloved MinnPost writer who amplified MN arts scene dies suddenly
The arts community is remembering her impact and mourning her death.
Missing Aitkin County woman may be in St. Paul area
Law enforcement are asking for the public's help in finding her.
The boxelder bug invasion has commenced in Minnesota
They love to cluster in sunny and warm locations.
Fight breaks out over mask policy at Eastern Carver County School Board meeting
The district on Monday updated its mask policy to require them for all students.
Minn. State Patrol impounds 'unsafe' car with gas tank on front seat
The Minnesota State Patrol says it has impounded a car in Koochiching County with an unusual alternative fuel source. A trooper spokesperson says the driver of a rusted out Ford Pinto had a gas can on the front seat with a hose that ran out the passenger window, around the front and under the hood, which was "rigged up to the engine."
Miss Northwest crowned Miss Minnesota
Siri Freeh, of Lake Park, was among 22 contestants in the 2012 Miss Minnesota Scholarship Pageant. Freeh, 22, is a nursing major at the University of Minnesota. In January, she will compete for the Miss America crown in Las Vegas.
State Patrol: No fatalities overnight
The State Patrol reports that there were 88 crashes and 16 traffic-related injuries around Minnesota overnight, but no fatalities. This is the third consecutive year that there have not been any fatalities on New Year's Eve in Minnesota.
State patrol catches 'dummy' in fast lane
The Minnesota State Patrol Thursday caught a woman driving in a MnPASS lane with a mannequin in her backseat. The lane is open only to drivers who pay an electronic toll or carpoolers. The driver told the state patrol that someone dared her to do it.
State Patrol to step up seat belt enforcement
The Associated Press reports the extra patrols start Monday in the ten counties with the highest number of unbelted deaths and injuries. More than 850 unbelted deaths and injuries were reported between 2007 and 2009.
Maplewood schools put students on 'bully patrol'
WCCO reports Maplewood Middle School now has 30 students on 'bully patrol.' Under the program, bullying is addressed not only by teachers but students. Three other schools in the district are also using the anti-bullying program.
SkyWest begins service from the Bemidji Airport
The airline replaces Delta, which stopped service at several northern Minnesota airports. SkyWest offers flights to the Twin Cities twice daily. Allegiant Airlines is reportedly considering to offer flights this fall to Las Vegas.
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