So Minnesota: Salt Lake

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2 years ago

July 9, 2024

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Fishing, swimming, and boating a just a few of the reasons to love Minnesota’s lakes.

There’s one lake that lacks all of that and yet it’s still a marvel.

Salt Lake is located on the Minnesota/South Dakota border.

“It’s very special,” Kurt Vascek with the Minnesota DNR said. “It’s the only salt lake in Minnesota. It’s about 320 square acres, about a half a square mile area and it’s only about 4 feet deep.”

You can’t swim on Salt Lake and there are no fish.

“It’s too salty for any fish that we would have around here,” Vascek said.

Salt Lake is one of the most famous birding spots in Minnesota. It’s because the lake attracts different species not usually found in the state.

“There’s fairy shrimp out in the water and that stuff attracts all the birds,” Vascek said.

The next time you visit your favorite lake you think is great, it’s not as unique as Salt Lake.

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Large police presence near Russell St. and Minnesota Ave.

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9 hours ago

March 31, 2026

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Large police presence near Russell St. and Minnesota Ave.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — We are learning more information about a large police presence seen in Sioux Falls Tuesday afternoon.

Officials say Sioux Falls Police went to arrest a man near West Russell Street and North Minnesota Avenue right before 4:30.

When police were attempting to arrest him, he pulled out a handgun which lead police to fire at him.

Authorities say the man was not shot but was injuried by a police K9 when he was trying to run away.

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A large police presence has been seen near the intersection of Russell Street and Minnesota Avenue late Tuesday afternoon.

As of 4:38 p.m. traffic was being diverted in the area. An hour later at approximately 5:30 p.m., the road was open to traffic again.

KELOLAND News is on scene and has reached out to police for information.

This is an ongoing story. Keep with KELOLAND News on air and online as updates become available.

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Forecast First Alert: Rain and snow arrive midweek, messy wintry mix expected

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21 hours ago

March 31, 2026

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Forecast First Alert: Rain and snow arrive midweek, messy wintry mix expected

A Forecast First Alert is in effect for Wednesday night and Thursday due to anticipated rain and snow.

Minnesota’s Weather Authority has issued a FORECAST FIRST ALERT for Wednesday night and Thursday due to impending rain and snow.

So long, 70s, here comes winter again.

Tuesday will still be mild and mostly quiet, with highs in the 50s and some blustery winds at times. However, then the change happens.

Full Forecast from Minnesota’s Weather Authority

Rain will arrive Wednesday afternoon or evening before giving way to snow.

By Thursday morning, 1-2 inches of snow accumulation is expected, and it will be wet and slushy, creating messy roads and likely slower commutes. Temperatures will hover between 32 and 42 degrees Wednesday through Saturday.

Looking ahead, a few more rain showers are possible Friday and another light round of snow is possible on Saturday. Slightly warmer temps should return next week.

From the 70s to snow: Big weather change this week

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Vikings EVP of Football Ops Rob Brzezinski joins ‘The Insiders’ to outline team’s draft plans

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1 day ago

March 30, 2026

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Vikings EVP of Football Ops Rob Brzezinski joins ‘The Insiders’ to outline team’s draft plans

Minnesota Vikings Executive Vice President of Football Operations Rob Brzezinski pulls up a chair alongside NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero to chat about some of the ideas floating around in the Vikings’ front office ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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