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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 181 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 41 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 261 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 52 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 81 min read


Don’t let a wildfire become a life altering event
As Minnesota experiences an active spring wildfire season, with 475 wildfires reported since April 1, the Minnesota Department of Natural...
Jun 101 min read
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