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Minnesota NWTF Honored Nationally for Long-Standing Partnership with 4-H Shooting Sports
by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com At the 50th annual National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention and Sport Show held in Nashville, Tennessee, on February 13, the Minnesota NWTF State Chapter was recognized for its long-running collaboration with the Minnesota 4-H Shooting Sports and Wildlife Program. The award honors chapters whose partnerships strengthen hunting heritage, outdoor education, and conservation efforts nationwide. Minnesota’s recognition highlight
May 51 min read


Scam Alert! Fake Traffic Violation Texts Target Minnesotans and they are Spreading Fast
by Karin L. Nauber karin@inhnews.com According to numerous law enforcement agencies, another scam is going through the state involving traffic or parking violations with an official looking “ticket” or “citation” attached. I got mine in a text message! For a time and place I hadn’t been. I promptly deleted the messages. Yes, I received two of them from two different phone numbers. They looked almost identical to the one in this story. Here was the information that was sen
Apr 72 min read


Minnesota Study Shows Waste-to-Energy Facilities Destroy Harmful Chemicals
A new study shows that Minnesota waste-to-energy facilities, like the Perham Resource Recovery Facility (PRRF) operating in Perham, effectively destroy harmful chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) also known as forever chemicals found in everyday trash. Members of the Minnesota Resource Recovery Association (MRRA) voluntarily paid for the independent study. Barr Engineering worked with Eurofins Laboratories to test three Minnesota waste-to-energy faci
Feb 31 min read


Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: Everyday there are news reports about U.S. citizens being arrested without warrant and detained without access to counsel. It seems no one is immune to these threats to our rights and freedom. You could be next. Here is something to consider and think about when it comes to our rights and responsibilities to protect ourselves and others in Minnesota. Since DHS/ICE agents are neither “public officers” or “peace officers” as defined by Minnesota statutes, peop
Jan 271 min read


Minnesota is Ranked as a Top State for Children
Minnesota is ranked the second-best state in the nation for children, according to a new report from SmileHub. Minnesota ranked first in support system strength, third in family and working life, and among the top five states for overall child well-being and life expectancy. “Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and in Minnesota, we’re making that possible,” said Governor Walz. “From investing in early learning and affordable child care to creating nation-leading
Dec 30, 20251 min read


Northern Lights Dazzled Minnesota Skies Last Week
Residents across Minnesota were treated to a spectacular aurora show this week as a significant geomagnetic storm lit up the night sky. Triggered by recent solar flares and a rare “cannibal” coronal mass ejection (CME), charged particles collided with Earth’s atmosphere and produced vibrant curtains of green, purple, and pink light visible even farther south than usual. The display reached its peak with a G4 (“severe”) geomagnetic storm watch issued by the National Oceanic
Nov 18, 20251 min read


Minnesota is Ranked as a Top State for Children
Minnesota is ranked the second-best state in the nation for children, according to a new report from SmileHub. Minnesota ranked first in support system strength, third in family and working life, and among the top five states for overall child well-being and life expectancy. “Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and in Minnesota, we’re making that possible,” said Governor Walz. “From investing in early learning and affordable child care to creating nation-leading
Nov 4, 20251 min read


Severe Wildfires in Canada Trigger Longest Air Quality Alert in Minnesota History
by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com Severe wildfires in Canada led to Minnesota’s longest air quality alert on record since the...
Aug 26, 20251 min read


New Laws that Took Effect August 1
The following is a list of select new laws passed during the 2025 legislative session, and one from 2024, that take effect August 1....
Aug 5, 20252 min read


Minnesota’s population shift: What’s driving the change?
Based on a report by Kelly Asche & Marnie Werner Center for Real Policy and Development Minnesota is undergoing major demographic...
Jul 8, 20251 min read
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