Minnesota House attempts to pass first bill of session

The latest local, regional and national news events of the day are presented by the ABC 6 News Team, along with updated sports, weather and traffic. (ABC 6 News) — We will soon get our first major test of how the power sharing agreement in the Minnesota …

Topic of upcoming Speaking Proudly competition in Minnesota announced

EAGAN, Minn. — The topic of a speaking competition for high school girls in Minnesota later this year has been announced. The topic for this year’s Speaking Proudly competition is “The Consent of the Governed,” according to a press release from the event’s …

Lt. Gov Flanagan in Duluth Touting Minnesota’s Advanced Child Tax program

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan and tax specialists aimed to spread the word on the state child tax credit in Duluth Thursday. “Now I can count on that extra little bit of income that’s gonna help go toward bills and stuff …

So Minnesota: Largest Russian nesting dolls collection in the US

So Minnesota: Largest Russian nesting dolls collection in the U.S. They’re tiny works of art that can give you a smile. The largest collection of Russian nesting dolls in the country is located at the Museum of Russian Art in Minneapolis. “Sometimes you …

Minnesota Jewish community gathers for vigil to push for return of hostages

More than 100 people gathered, calling for those hostages safe return, and for peace in the region. MINNEAPOLIS — As the sun set Thursday evening, emotions rose at the Barry Family Campus in Minneapolis.  More than one hundred members of the Jewish …

Minnesota State Mankato announces Fall Dean’s List

MANKATO, MINN. — The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean’s lists) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Hood. To qualify for academic …

Car frozen into Minnesota lake goes viral

Cars on the ice are a common sight on White Bear Lake this time of year. But cars in the ice? That's out of the ordinary. "It's just such an interesting sight," Karl Erickson said. Erickson organizes the 10,000 Ice Anglers Project, a free …

Minnesota woman dies of malaria after traveling abroad to help children in Uganda

Loved ones hosted a celebration of life for a Minnesota woman who died from malaria after arriving home from a trip from Africa. Khristina Lund, who lived in Loretto, died earlier this month. Lund was the founder and CEO of an international non-profit …

Minnesota community mourns teen killed in crash

The family of a Minnesota teen killed in a car crash is making sure her legacy will live on. "One word that comes to mind is 'shattered,'"Dawn Radecki, mother of Elizabeth Radecki, said. But shattered means "pieces all over the place …

Why are energy developments coming to central Minnesota?