A new statewide effort is helping Minnesota students safely navigate their communities on foot and by bike. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has launched its “On My Way! Walk, Bike and Roll Safety Education” campaign, introducing a website with classroom-ready resources designed to teach pedestrian and bicycle safety. The initiative supports a 2023 state law requiring schools to provide age-appropriate safety instruction. MnDOT officials say the program is modeled after longstanding school bus safety training and focuses on building foundational skills for students at an early age. “Learning how to safely walk, bike and navigate your neighborhood are lifelong, core skills,” [...]

Saint Paul, Minn. — The Minnesota House Ethics Committee is scheduled to hold probable cause hearings Friday for three state lawmakers. Complaints against Republican Representatives Elliott Engen of Lino Lakes and Walter Hudson of Albertville allege they left assigned committee meetings to go drinking. A separate complaint against DFL Representative Alex Falconer of Eden Prairie involves outside employment with Save the Boundary Waters. The bipartisan four-member panel will decide whether credible evidence shows the allegations are more likely true than not. If so, the committee could move to a final hearing and recommend discipline to the full House, including expulsion, censure, [...]

Mankato, Minn. — A Fairmont man is facing multiple felony charges in connection with a deadly shooting Sunday in Mankato and the assault of his ex-girlfriend. Prosecutors say 44-year-old Joseph Bulfer is charged with second-degree murder, attempted murder, assault, and burglary counts. Authorities allege Bulfer forced his way into the townhome of 37-year-old Rosalyn Rode and fatally shot her boyfriend, 52-year-old Joshua Downey. Investigators say Bulfer also struck Rode with a rifle, causing serious injuries including broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and head wounds. Bail has been set at $5 million. 

Marshall, Minn. — Two upcoming community events are planned at the Lyon County Museum in Marshall.  The museum’s next genealogy club meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 4, at 1:30 p.m. Former Minnesota Genealogical Society president Linda Westrom will be the guest speaker. The club is open to anyone interested in family history research and connecting with others. Light refreshments will be served.  The museum will also host its monthly veterans coffee on Tuesday, May 5, at 1:30 p.m. The gathering, held on the first Tuesday of each month, is open to all veterans. Attendees can enjoy coffee, juice, water and treats while [...]

Marshall, Minn. — Republicans in Minnesota’s Seventh Congressional District endorsed U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach at their annual convention held Saturday, April 25, in Marshall.  According to a news release, more than 500 delegates, alternates, guests, legislators and candidates attended the convention. Delegates also considered and approved resolutions to advance to the state party platform.  Several Republican candidates for statewide offices, including governor, secretary of state, state auditor, attorney general and U.S. Senate, addressed attendees ahead of the Minnesota Republican State Convention scheduled for late May in Duluth.  The district also hosted a public training session the day before the convention focused on voter outreach. [...]

Saint Paul, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation recognized workers killed or injured on state highways Tuesday as part of Workers Memorial Day.  Governor Tim Walz proclaimed April 28, 2026, as Workers Memorial Day in Minnesota, and the Interstate 35W Bridge in Minneapolis was lit orange Tuesday night in honor of those who died in work zones.  MnDOT says 36 agency employees and 17 contractors have lost their lives while working on Minnesota highways since 1960, including two workers killed in work zones last September. Following those deaths, the agency held its first statewide safety stand down focused on training and reflection, and now [...]

Marshall, Minn. — The 38th Annual Avera Race Against Cancer is set for Saturday, May 9, with events taking place in Marshall, Minnesota, and several South Dakota communities, including Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre and Yankton. Organizers expect more than 7,500 participants this year. In Marshall, the race will start and finish at Independence Park on East Lyon Street. Local participants can choose a 1-mile walk, 5K fun run or walk, or a virtual race option. Race day registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by the opening ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Activities include the Circle of Hope, survivor and group photo, [...]

Redwood Falls, Minn. — Redwood Falls will host one of several events across Minnesota recognizing National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Day of Awareness on Tuesday, May 5.  The 4th Annual Dakota Wicohan MMIR Awareness Walk begins at 5 p.m., starting at the Redwood Falls Airport and ending at Legion Park. Organizers say the event is a time to gather in remembrance, unity and strength while honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives.  May is recognized as a time for reflection, action and solidarity as Indigenous communities and allies across Minnesota come together to raise awareness about violence affecting Indigenous people and to honor [...]

Green Valley, Minn. — Four people were injured in a three-vehicle collision on Friday in Lyon County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.  At 9:13 Friday morning, a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas was traveling north on Highway 23 near Green Valley. A 2011 GMC Acadia and a 2024 Volvo semi were both traveling south on Highway 23 when the three vehicles collided.   The driver of the Volkswagen, 39-year-old Summer Webb of Concho, AZ, and three of her passengers, ages 8, 9, and 15, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to the Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center. Two passengers, an 18-year-old man and a [...]

(WABASSO, MN) A juvenile driver was injured and at least one student was taken to the hospital after an SUV rear-ended a school bus Wednesday morning near Wabasso in Redwood County.   According to the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched at about 7:33 a.m. on April 22 to CSAH 7 just south of 270th St in Vail Township for a reported crash involving a school bus and an SUV. While responding, deputies learned the bus had more than 20 occupants and the SUV driver was hurt.   Authorities said a 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by a juvenile from rural [...]