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A wild black bear was spotted in Graceville, a small rural town in western Minnesota, in imagery captured on June 16, 2025, by Carol Bauer. Black bears have been expanding south and west of their usual range, the DNR said.

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The new law will allow motorcyclists to "lane-split" -- meaning they can pass other vehicles in the same lane of traffic, rather than passing in a separate lane, provided that traffic is moving at no more than 25 mph.

Overnight storms trigger sirens, warnings after midnight

Hortmans caskets escorted from Basilica Saturday.

Robin Ann Williams, a close friend, shares memories of Mark and Melissa at the Basilica of St. Mary ...

Gov. Walz presents flags to Hortman family after the funeral.

In his eulogy, Gov. Tim Walz said Melissa will be remembered as the "most consequential speaker"

Father Dan Griffith delivers a homily for Melissa and Mark Hortman at the Basilica of St. Mary ...

The choir exits the stage at the front of the Basilica Saturday.