>>Dems schedule MN Senate hearing on ethics complaint against Sen. Mitchell, conservative group wants bodycam video released **MEDIA REFERENCE** (St. Paul, MN) — Senate Democrats have scheduled a hearing May 7th (1pm) on the ethics complaint Republicans filed against Woodbury Senator Nicole Mitchell, who’s facing felony burglary charges for allegedly breaking into her stepmother’s home […] The post Afternoon Headlines – April 26th, 2024 appeared first on Minnesota News Network ..read more

Hear new Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy’s incredible explanation as to why he is happy to be coming to a state that values hockey: The post New Vikings QB McCarthy is a hockey guy at heart (AUDIO) appeared first on Minnesota News Network ..read more

>>CAIR-MN Announces Legal Actions Against UMN for Firing Muslim Employees Based on Pro-Palestine Posts (Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) and their legal team are announcing administrative legal action against the University of Minnesota for allegedly firing Muslim employees based on pro-Palestine posts. CAIR-MN will also present reports […] The post Midday Headlines – April 26th, 2024 appeared first on Minnesota News Network ..read more

>>Senator Mitchell Does Not Intend to Resign after Detroit Lakes Burglary Arrest (St. Paul, MN) — Senator Nicole Mitchell says, “I do not intend to resign,” in a statement released by her attorneys Thursday afternoon. The Woodbury Democrat faces burglary charges for allegedly breaking into her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes. Republicans are calling for […] The post Morning Headlines – April 26th, 2024 appeared first on Minnesota News Network ..read more

The Vikings traded up twice in the first round of last night’s N-F-L Draft. MNN sports director Mike Grimm has more: The post Vikings add quarterback and defensive end on NFL Draft Opening Night appeared first on Minnesota News Network ..read more

University of Minnesota men’s basketball head coach Ben Johnson has announced the addition of Brennan Rigsby (De Beque, Colo.) to the 2024-25 Golden Gopher roster. Rigsby is transferring to Minnesota after spending two seasons at Oregon. He has one year of eligibility remaining. “Brennan brings a wealth of experience to our program,” Johnson said. “He’s […] The post Gopher basketball officially adds transfer from Oregon appeared first on Minnesota News Network ..read more

>>Red Flag Warning for 18 northwest MN counties A Red Flag Warning due to extreme risk of wildfires is in effect until 7 p-m tonight (Thurs) for 18 counties in northwest Minnesota, and residents should not do any new burning and check recent burns to make sure they’re completely out. Rain and cooler temps are […] The post Afternoon Headlines – April 25th, 2024 appeared first on Minnesota News Network ..read more

>>Walz to Attend Groundbreaking for $50 Million Project on I-90 in Austin Area (Austin, MN) — Governor Tim Walz is taking part in a groundbreaking today (Thurs 11am) for a 50-million-dollar construction project on Interstate 90 in Austin. MnDOT says six bridges will be replaced along a five-mile stretch of I-90 over the next two […] The post Morning Headlines – April 25th, 2024 appeared first on Minnesota News Network ..read more

The 2024 N-F-L Draft begins tonight and there are many Minnesota Vikings fans who are hoping it begins a new era of football for their team.  MNN sports director Mike Grimm previews: The post Vikings preparing for tonight’s NFL Draft appeared first on Minnesota News Network ..read more

The NBA tonight announced Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid has been named the 2023-24 Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year. This is the first such honor of Reid’s career and he becomes the first player in Timberwolves history to win the award. Undrafted out of Louisiana State University, Reid is the third undrafted player […] The post Reid is NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year appeared first on Minnesota News Network ..read more