Here’s what’s behind the roundabout-ification of Minnesota roads.

Modern roundabouts — the ones you find on moderate speed roads, versus the small traffic-calming circles found in urban areas — began to catch on in the U.S. in 1990, and Minnesota added its first in 1995. Ever since, the number of roundabouts in Minnesota …

Man dies after cliff jumping into northern Minnesota mine pit

Minneapolis City Council calls for investigation into federal raid, and more headlines Minneapolis City Council calls for investigation into federal raid, and more headlines 06:49 A recreational cliff jumper died Thursday after leaping into a mine pit in …

Minnesota company to close Pa. facility; Nearly 300 people will be laid off

Nearly 300 people will be laid off at a Berks County facility between June 27 and the end of the year. Instant Web, doing business as IWCO filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, …

Woman arrested for arson after northern Minnesota house fire

BEMIDJI, Minn. – Authorities in Beltrami County say a woman is under arrest for an alleged arson fire near Bemidji.  First responders found a mobile home fully engulfed in flames early Thursday. Deputies say two people inside were able to get out safely. …

Former NDSCS football player wanted on a rape charge jailed in Minnesota

Ray RuschelLITTLE FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – A former North Dakota State College of Science football player charged last week with raping an unconscious woman at his Wahpeton apartment is jailed in central Minnesota. Raymond Ruschel, 51, was booked …

Minnesota parents outraged after softball team with transgender player heads to championship

Somali Community in Minnesota reacts with disappointment to new Trump-era travel ban

Friday June 6, 2025 Twin Cities, MN (HOL) – Members of the Somali community in Minnesota have expressed frustration and concern over the latest travel ban announced by former U.S. President Donald Trump, which targets citizens from 12 countries, including …

DIGGING DEEPER: Concerns expressed to Minnesota congressional leaders over ‘sanctuary jurisdiction’ designations

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) – Three statewide county associations have sent a letter to Minnesota’s congressional delegation to express what they are calling “serious concerns” over the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) ‘sanctuary jurisdiction’ …

Lakeland Media LLC purchases three more radio stations in west central Minnesota

WILLMAR — Lakeland Media LLC of Mankato announced the purchase of three radio stations Monday in west central Minnesota from Headwaters Media LLC of Willmar. The radio company's new acquisitions include: KKLN-FM 94.1 The Loon Radio, Willmar KSCR-FM…

Photos: Keith Ellison speaks at 'Hot Topics' presentation in Willmar, Minnesota

Studying journalism at the University of Minnesota, Evan Pederson is a summer intern for the West Central Tribune covering a range of topics. Evan enjoys watching movies, following the Vikings and Timberwolves and going on bike rides.