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>>Duluth police looking for three men in connection with woman’s murder in downtown area (Duluth, MN) — Police in Duluth have issued arrest warrants for three men in connection with the murder of 25-year-old Chantel Moose, who was found in the downtown area in the early morning hours one week ago with a stab wound […] The post Afternoon Headlines – April 19th, 2024 appeared first on Minnesota News Network.

University of Minnesota head men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson has announced the addition of Frank Mitchell to the 2024-25 roster. Mitchell, a forward from Toronto, Ont., joins the Golden Gopher program after playing the 2023-24 season at Canisius. “We’re excited to add Frank to the program,” Johnson said. “He does a phenomenal job in the […] The post Gopher basketball makes Mitchell addition official appeared first on Minnesota News Network.

>>Klobuchar Applauds EPA’s Summer Waiver for E-15 Fuel (Washington, DC) — U-S Senator Amy Klobuchar is among those applauding the E-P-A for issuing an emergency fuel waiver allowing the sales of E-15 this summer.  Retailers are prohibited from selling 15 percent ethanol fuel between June and mid-September.  Minnesota’s congressional delegation supported a bill allowing year-round […] The post Midday Headlines – April 19th, 2024 appeared first on Minnesota News Network.

>>Constitutional Amendment to Raise Sales Tax for Minnesota Housing Not Likely (St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota House lawmakers put finishing touches on their tax package this afternoon (Fri 1pm start) which got mostly positive reviews from stakeholders during public testimony Thursday. It appears that Democrats will likely not put a constitutional amendment before voters this […] The post Morning Headlines – April 19th, 2024 appeared first on Minnesota News Network.

Founding Director of the University of Minnesota’s Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity, Rachel Hardeman, has been named a member of the 2024 TIME100. MNN’s Ashley Walker reports: The post U of M Researcher Named Member of 2024 TIME100 appeared first on Minnesota News Network.

>>Salmonella Cases linked to Infinite Herbs sold at Trader Joe’s (Undated) — The state Health and Agriculture departments are warning Minnesotans not to eat Infinite Herbs brand organic basil in 2.5-ounce clamshell-style containers purchased at Trader Joe’s due to a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella. Four Minnesotans between ages 3 and 59 have fallen ill between […] The post Afternoon Headlines – April 18th, 2024 appeared first on Minnesota News Network.

>>Standoff in Marshall Ends Peacefully Wednesday night (Marshall, MN) — Police in southwest Minnesota say a standoff ended peacefully Wednesday night in Marshall after several hours of negotiations. Investigators say a 63-year-old man made verbal threats and fired a handgun at an officer on the scene. The officer escorted a family member to the house […] The post Midday Headlines – April 18th, 2024 appeared first on Minnesota News Network.

University of Minnesota women’s basketball head coach Dawn Plitzuweit has announced that Taylor Woodson (Minnetonka, Minn.) will join the Golden Gopher program this summer. Woodson comes to Minnesota after spending the 2023-24 season at Michigan. She will have three years of eligibility at Minnesota. “Taylor is a great addition to our program,” said Plitzuweit. “She […] The post Gopher women add Michigan transfer appeared first on Minnesota News Network.

Target Field will turn purple on Thursday, June 13 as the Minnesota Twins celebrate the life and legacy of Prince, and the 40th anniversary of his iconic “Purple Rain” album and film, before and during the club’s 6:40 p.m. home game vs. the Oakland Athletics. The Twins’ seventh “Prince Night” includes the following two ticket […] The post Twins to celebrate Prince Night on June 13 appeared first on Minnesota […]