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16+ min ago (535+ words) Stewartville Superintendent Belinda Selfors says she and her staff are focused on supporting students and staff after a Friday morning shooting at the high school's parking lot left one student in critical condition and the alleged adult shooter dead. "Our focus is on the safety and well-being of our staff, our students and our families," Selfors said during a news conference Friday morning. "As soon as we learned about the situation this morning, we canceled all classes for students across the district to prioritize their safety and the safety of our staff and to give law enforcement full access to the scene," she added. The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting. Details about what led up to the incident, as well as the names and ages of those involved, have not been released as of early Friday afternoon....

33+ min ago (40+ words) An antisemitic terror attack killed at least 15 people over the weekend, plus more of the day's top stories. Gunmen target Hanukkah celebration at Australian beach, and more headlines Gunmen target Hanukkah celebration at Australian beach, and more headlines...

34+ min ago (942+ words) ARLINGTON, Texas " The objective for the Minnesota Vikings in the final stretch is clear, and it doesn't involve draft position or even wins. The priority for the remainder of the season is to determine what they have in quarterback J.J. McCarthy as he continues to get more comfortable running an NFL offense. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has asked the 22-year-old to "just go play" and not overthink his mechanics while delivering the football. As a self-described "overthinker," McCarthy knew he had to let some things go. Don't dwell on the fundamentals and just "let it loose." The approach, which was emphasized before the Vikings' game with Washington, has been yielding results. The more free-flowing offensive gameplan fueled a second-straight 30-point performance Sunday night on primetime as the'Vikings defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-26. It was the first time all year that the Vikings…...

34+ min ago (253+ words) December 15, 2025 / 6:10 AM CST / CBS Minnesota Your sweet tooth tends to kick into overdrive this time of year." One local shop is helping you fill that craving while offering local youth more than just a job opportunity." If you're looking to satisfy your sweet tooth this holiday season, you're not alone. "December, November areas is when we get our most online orders coming through," said Stephon Rendo, bakery assistant at Cookie Cart in Minneapolis. The orders are stacking up, dozen after dozen. Rendo started working at Cookie Cart as a teenager. "I just worked my way up, honestly," he said. In fact, the bakery is full of teenagers." This nonprofit provides leadership and employment training to the kids, many of whom are working a job for the first time. "The biggest thing is providing them with a safe space where they…...

46+ min ago (33+ words) The nonprofit provides leadership and employment training to the kids, many of whom are working a job for the first time. Cookie Cart offers more than your average job to Twin Cities teens...

48+ min ago (27+ words) Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield has a story to inspire you on this Monday morning. Monday Motivation: The power of a letter Monday Motivation: The power of a letter...

1+ hour, 20+ min ago (36+ words) Rob Reiner, a renowned filmmaker known for classics like "The Princess Bride" and "When Harry Met Sally "," has died at 78. He and his wife, Michele Singer, were found dead Sunday at their Los Angeles home....

1+ hour, 22+ min ago (35+ words) After a frigid weekend, Monday will bring warmer temperatures across Minnesota. NEXT Weather: 5 a.m. report for Minnesota from Dec. 15, 2025 NEXT Weather: 5 a.m. report for Minnesota from Dec. 15, 2025...

1+ hour, 45+ min ago (255+ words) Plus: Heating bills rise; Rep. Omar seeks clarity with DHS; massive water park at Mall of America. The post Low temps, high bills appeared first on MinnPost. Who gets bragging rights for the coldest temperatures on Sunday? According to Bring Me The News, Pine River had the coldest air temperature at -28, while the wind chill in Their River Falls dipped to -41. Minneapolis was a relatively balmy -10. Get ready for higher heading bills. According to MPR News, "rising natural gas and electricity prices, combined with colder-than-average temperatures, are expected to drive up bills this season." But there is assistance available for income-eligible households. Rep. Ilhan Omar send a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that seeks "clarity about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities," WCCO News reports. "Omar says witnesses have documented "blatant racial profiling" and "an egregious level…...

1+ hour, 45+ min ago (260+ words) It's been less than a year since I started at MinnPost, but what a time it's been! Here are some highlights of my time on the job, none of which would have been possible without the support of readers like you. I've had the opportunity to spend long days (and occasional nights) at our state Capitol, keeping track of what your representatives are debating, legislating and budgeting for during a painfully unproductive legislative session, and then a whirlwind special session that saw lawmakers try to balance the biennial budget. As Minnesota's economy began to sag under the weight of high prices, tariffs and the federal shutdown, I was fortunate enough to speak to Minnesotans across the income spectrum, from those struggling to put food on the table when SNAP benefits were suspended, to those wondering how they would make rent,…...