The Drummer and The Wright County Journal Press · Buffalo, MN
Thu, 11/12/2026 - 12:39pm Lisa By: Mike GesellchenThe Wright County chapter of Blue Star Mothers hosted its annual Fall Craft Fair and Fundraiser at Buffalo American Legion Post 270 on Saturday, Nov. 7. Blue Star Mothers of Wright County Chapter 13 is part of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. For those who attended, the craft fair provided an opportunity to browse a variety of crafts, baked goods, and other items while helping support the chapter’s ongoing efforts to recognize and assist those who have served, or are currently serving, in the U.S. military. The fundraiser featured vendor tables offering handmade jewelry, home décor, wooden flags, engraved items, soaps, embroidered towels, greeting cards, and other specialty gifts. A bake sale and book table were also a part of the event.
hometownsource.com · Monticello, MN
Nearby: Monticello, MNThis is Part 11 of a series marking 170 years since Monticello’s first school opened Sept. 15, 1856. Recent installments followed the school’s 1928 expansion and traced the early history of Monticello’s longtime Redmen name.Continuing from last week, the Class of 1943 matched the Class of 1938 with 36 graduates. That year also brought the first Monticello school yearbook since 1908.The opening pages introduced the publication:“The Pow Wow 1943 Vol.
hometownsource.com · New Hope, MN
Nearby: New Hope, MNThe owner of Frankie's Pizza is bringing something different to New Hope: a cannabis dispensary.Kent Garbers opened up the Pur North dispensary on Oct. 15, taking over 7980 36th Ave. N. This will be the second cannabis dispensary in New Hope, joining RISE Dispensary that began selling adult-use cannabis products last year.“It was a natural fit to be here. I know the community, I know the neighborhood,” he said.Nearly a month into operation, business has been going well, steadily increasing since the store's grand opening.
hometownsource.com · Norwood Young America, MN
Nearby: Norwood Young America, MNOn Oct. 30, Taher corporate chef Jamie Sultze visited Central Schools in Norwood Young America. She brought her dish Pinoy Chicken. It was marinated chicken, served with buttery garlic rice, stir fry vegetables and topped with a creamy, slightly spicy sauce.This was a chance for Central secondary students to experience Filipino street food, right here in Minnesota.
hometownsource.com · Robbinsdale, MN
Nearby: Robbinsdale, MNRobbinsdale City Council combed through a 10-year Axon contract, spoke with members of the police department and from Axon, listened to concerns from the public and indicated on Nov. 10 that they would approve the contract at the following business meeting.Earlier this year, following public outcry, the city of Robbinsdale removed its two stationary Flock cameras. These cameras had been taking photos of every license plate driving by the area.Flock is not the only kind of automatic license plate reader (ALPR) deployed by the city. Each squad car has had an ALPR for years. The ALPR records each license plate and notifies the officer if there is a hit for something from a national database called the National Crime Information Center.In addition to scanning vehicles while on patrol, some officers investigating certain crimes are able to use ALPR technology to search for a specific license plate.
Grand Forks Herald · Shakopee, MN
Nearby: Shakopee, MNROCHESTER — When Mike Wanchic played at the Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee in July, he had come a long way since his last visit to Minnesota. Wanchic had been dealing with declining mobility when he visited Mayo Clinic about 80 miles away. Whether he would walk again let alone join his longtime collaborator and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp on stage for the 2026 tour were in question. Mayo Clinic shared the touching story of getting Wanchic back on his feet and onto the stage. Wanchic, who lives in Indiana, was initially treated for an inflammatory disorder involving his spinal cord. He was 10 months into declining motor function and was in a wheelchair by the time he visited Mayo Clinic. Brandy Welvaert describes how Mayo Clinic neurologist Samantha Banks picked up on “red flags” of Wanchic’s previous diagnosis and how his symptoms didn’t match what he was being treated for.
Altoona Mirror · Minneapolis, MN
Nearby: Minneapolis, MNNeil Rudel's Commentary Change in the wind: Campbell hinting at roster movement Minnesota (5-4) at Penn State (5-4): FS1, 7 p.m. By Neil Rudel November 13, 2026 5 min read Minnesota quarterback Drake Lindsey (5) throws a pass against Mississippi State in the first half during an NCAA college football game in Minneapolis, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig) Trending This is the time of year when you're going to start hearing the word "retention." With the college football season winding down -- at least for the Nittany Lions -- the focus will quickly shift to how many players and who will be transferring out and into the program. The portal opens on Jan. 4 and runs for 10 days, and you'd have to be naive to think commitments won't be made well in advance of January. Though he's tried to stay true to living in the moment and not look that far down the road, Matt Campbell has dropped a couple hints lately about the inevitable roster movement.
Post-Bulletin · Minneapolis, MN
Nearby: Minneapolis, MNROCHESTER — Expectations are always sky high for the Caledonia football team and the Warriors are living up to those lofty standards this season. The Warriors made perhaps their biggest statement this season as they overwhelmed Cannon Falls 63-12 on Thursday in a Class 2A state quarterfinal game at Rochester Mayo High School. The Warriors, the top-ranked overall team in the state in Class 2A, will now face Hawley in the state semifinals at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. “It’s always a goal, growing up watching all these guys playing in the Bank and you always want to get to that point,” Caledonia running back/linebacker Bodie Knutson said. The Warriors now remain on task in a quest for their 12th football state championship. They have earned state berths in 16 of the past 21 seasons. The current batch of Caledonia players grew up watching the Warriors have a tremendous amount of success and they have the same desire and goals.
Pine and Lakes Echo Journal · Minneapolis, MN
Nearby: Minneapolis, MNBones Hyland scored 24 points on 7-for-10 shooting off the bench, and the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 133-94 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night in Minneapolis. LaMelo Ball added 22 points and nine assists for Minnesota, which won its fifth game in a row despite the injury absence of star guard Anthony Edwards. Ayo Dosunmu scored 18 points on 8-for-15 shooting, and Jaden McDaniels recorded 16 points and nine rebounds. Zaccharie Risacher scored 22 points off the bench to lead Dallas, whose three-game winning streak ended. Naji Marshall finished with 13 points off the bench, and Cooper Flagg scored 12 points and pulled down seven rebounds. Minnesota shot 57.8% (52 of 90) from the field and 46.9% (15 of 32) from 3-point range. Dallas shot 37.2% (35 of 94) overall and 27.1% (13 of 48) from beyond the arc. The Timberwolves dominated the Mavericks in the paint, outscoring them 74-42. They led by as many as 44 points in the second half.
Fair Observer · Minneapolis, MN
Nearby: Minneapolis, MNIn 1783, Lord Mansfield, England’s Lord Chief Justice, ruled on the Zong case, named after the ship that cast 142 enslaved Africans overboard and then submitted a claim on cargo insurance. Mansfield effectively had to answer the question, “Can human beings be cargo?” In the event, Mansfield ordered another trial and so avoided confronting a moral issue at the heart of slavery. It sounds grotesque today, of course. But the fact that England’s most senior judge bore the task of addressing it suggests how differently the world seemed, or actually was, to Europeans in the 18th century, the peak period for the transatlantic trade in humanity. Wrongdoings of the past During his recent Caribbean tour, King Charles III faced a question redolent of slavery, racism and the absolute primacy of whiteness. He didn’t directly answer nor even engage with it, and seemed adept at evading it when asked in several different ways.
Sahan Journal · Minneapolis, MN
Nearby: Minneapolis, MNDuring Operation Metro Surge earlier this year, Jeanneth stopped going to work over fears she would be detained by federal immigration officers. She lost her job cleaning houses. Her husband was detained. With three children to provide for, she turned to selling Ecuadorian soups on the streets near Powderhorn Park in south Minneapolis. “My only option for feeding my children, buying medicine and doing what I need to do is to work as I am working now,” she said in Spanish through an interpreter. Sahan Journal is not identifying Jeanneth by her full name due to her immigration status. But now Jeanneth is trying to pay off a citation for more than $200 she received from the city for not having a license. “I’m trying to figure out what I can do everyday since I’m just really not able to pay that money,” she said. Minneapolis has seen an increase in unlicensed street vendors since 2023, with some selling items near parks, highways and on road medians.
MinnPost · Minneapolis, MN
Nearby: Minneapolis, MNMember pre-sale is NOW OPEN for MinnPost Social: Election Wrap, a happy hour event on Monday, November 16, from 5:30-7 p.m. at The Haralson Room at Minneapolis Cider Company in Minneapolis. Join MinnPost newsroom staff for a post-election conversation about what happens next and why it matters. We’ll share a nuanced analysis of the results for Congress and the Minnesota Legislature, including how they compare to what we heard over the last several months covering the campaign trail. Washington correspondent Ana Radelat and Greater Minnesota reporter Brian Arola will share their insights and answer your questions. Executive editor Elizabeth Dunbar will moderate the conversation. This lively session is part of our MinnPost Social event series, presented by RBC Wealth Management and Great River Energy, in which MinnPost journalists share insights with audience members in a casual atmosphere that includes hosted light appetizers and a cash bar.