Laura Oakes

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz getting candid at the Star Tribune's North Star Summit Tuesday, and saying he takes the blame for the massive amount of fraud that took place in the state: "Yep, I should have done more."

After an investigation into the conduct of St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her found inappropriate behavior, but was unable to substantiate claims she harassed city employees, a lawsuit has been filed against the mayor by St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry. His allegations include inappropriate physical contact, numerous sexual innuendos, and more.

Fire investigators say overheated electrical equipment in a home office is what caused a deadly house fire six months ago that killed hockey writer Jessi Pierce, her three young children and family dog. “There is no investigation finding that can change the loss this family is living with,” State Fire Marshal Dan Krier said.

Just in time for next weekend's Twin Cities Marathon, the John Ireland Bridge over Interstate 94 is once again open to traffic. The nearly 60-year old bridge has been rebuilt to handle the weight of modern traffic loads, and the reopening was celebrated by Gov. Tim Walz Friday: "This is modern infrastructure that needs to be done."

An investigation is underway into an overnight crash near the University of Minnesota that resulted in multiple fatalities. A car carrying seven people hit a semi-truck as it was exiting the highway. Three of those in the car were killed. The truck driver was not hurt, and it's unclear what led to the crash.

St. Paul released the full, redacted investigative report done by an outside law firm on misconduct claims involving Mayor Kaohly Her. The 76-page report outlines numerous instances where Her's behavior violated city workplace policies, but the report claims none violated the city's sexual harassment policy.

It’s October and time for flu shots. Medical experts urge getting a flu vaccination soon, before influenza starts spreading widely. "We are starting to see some flu influenza activity and now is a great time to get your flu shot," Minnesota Department of Public Health nurse Jessica Metzger says.

A verdict handed down Wednesday in the murder trial of Jordan Collins Sr., the man accused of murdering his 16-year-old son, Manny, whose remains were found in a landfill. It took the jury only three and a half hours of deliberation to find Collins guilty. He faces up to 40-years in prison. Sentencing will be in December.

All signs are pointing to a warmer than usual winter in Minnesota thanks to what is already a supersized El Nino, though the experts say it's not exactly something to cheer about. Minnesota DNR Climatologist Pete Boulay says a strong El Nino pattern typically brings much warmer temps, but that doesn't mean we can't get walloped by snow.