05/12/2026

Minnesota Wildfires Rage: DNR Expands Burn Bans Amid 3,300-Acre Blaze

An early and explosive 2026 wildfire season has scorched thousands of acres across Minnesota, with the massive Potassium Fire in Anoka County leading a surge of active blazes. The DNR has slapped burn restrictions on dozens of northern counties as dry winds fuel rapid spreads. Officials warn of extreme fire weather persisting into next week.

May 12

MN Legislature Advances Clean Energy Tax Credits for 2040 Goals

May 12

St. Paul braces for major Mississippi River flooding as waters rise toward 20 feet

May 12

MN Lawmakers Push Water Bottle Tax for PFAS Cleanup Funds

May 12

St. Paul Cop Charged in 14 Cub Foods Burglaries

A St. Paul police officer faces 14 felony burglary counts after allegedly using insider knowledge to tamper with security cameras and steal from a Bloomington Cub Foods where he once worked. Tommy Lee Adams, 41, exploited his 15 years at the store to pilfer vitamins, protein powder and diapers over 13 incidents. The case has placed him on administrative leave amid an ongoing investigation.

May 12

Blaze Ravages Haskell’s Bar in Excelsior, MN

May 12

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

Are algorithms curating our experiences to enrich our lives, or are they trapping us in echo chambers that stifle growth and divide us further? Let's explore the fine line between personalized convenience and homogenized thought.

May 12

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 12

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 12

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 12

Sync or Sink: Streamlining Your Brand Across Social Platforms

May 12

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 12

City council OK design work for Senior Center move

Albert Lea City Council approved a design proposal for a new Senior Center at the Jim and Dude’s building, with local donations reducing the city's cost.

May 12

Council puts focus on motorcycle awareness

May 12