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Judge Orders Mental Competency Exam in New London Murder Case
The man accused of murdering a New London man during a carjacking attempt in Willmar last fall will undergo a mental competency exam.

Minnesota Welcomed Almost 130,000 New Residents Last Year
Minnesota welcomed almost 130,000 new residents last year.

Minnesota Dog Wins MVP at Puppy Bowl
A Minnesota rescue dog took home top honors at the Puppy Bowl on Sunday.

TSA Stops 52 Guns from Entering MSP in 2024
The TSA (Transportation Security Administration) reports 52 guns were prevented from making it through the security checkpoint at MSP (Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport) in 2024.

MN Courts to Offer Free Weddings on Valentine’s Day
Several district courts in Minnesota will be offering free wedding ceremonies this Valentine's Day.

New London Woman Helps Decorate White House for Christmas
A New London woman in west-central Minnesota recently had the honor of helping decorate the White House for Christmas.

Explore Minnesota: Record Number of Visitors. Spending in 2023
State tourism officials say a record 80.2 million people visited Minnesota last year and spent a record 14.1 billion dollars.

Willmar Native Contestant on Fox TV Show ‘Farmer Wants A Wife’
33-year-old Kandice Peterson of Willmar is a contestant in the Fox TV reality show "Farmer Wants a Wife," which made its season debut Thursday at 8:00 p.m.

Minnesota Winter Heating Bills Expected to be $23 Lower a Month
Minnesota Energy Resources says the heating costs will be down this winter due to an increase in the supply of gas compared to last winter.

Anoka Man Smashes Pumpkin World Record
An Anoka man is taking home the world record and a $30,000 prize for the biggest pumpkin.
