A posse and 'a plucky girl in a holdup': The wild early days of banking in Minnesota
Home State Bank was organized 100 years ago in Kandiyohi County. But there were perils beyond forgetting your PIN in 1926.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Minnesota Local News
Shafer, MN news and local guide
Scan headlines near Shafer with source links, statewide coverage, weather, ZIP codes, nearby cities, and local discovery links in one clean NewsSpoiler page.
Regional News
Shafer news by local reach
Stories are organized from closest to broadest: city, county, and state.
City
News in Shafer
Stories tagged directly to Shafer, MN.
City-level headlines are still building for Shafer.
County
Chisago County news
Nearby county coverage from communities around Shafer.
County-level headlines are still building for Chisago County.
State
Minnesota news
Statewide coverage connected to Minnesota.
Finally, the Timberwolves have added a power forward to the roster. Here’s who it is
While the MN Timberwolves reportedly continue to pursue LeBron James and Rui Hachimura, Minnesota added a power forward in Trey Lyles
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Mankato residents accused of dog poisoning attempt The Minnesota attorney general said he is suing two Mank...
The Minnesota attorney general said he is suing two Mankato residents after they allegedly put rat poison outside their home in an effort to stop dogs from u...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
New Documentary Sheds Light on Shocking Radicalism of Minnesota Gov. Walz
New documentary reveals the radicalism of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the Democrat Party
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Man allegedly used falsified work documents to earn hundreds of thousands of dollars
A man has been charged with forgery for using a Minnesota man’s identity to work at a company in Campbell County.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
What did Minnesota and the Dakotas put into the America250 time capsule?
It won't be opened until 2276. What did our states choose and what can we learn from a Minnesota time capsule packed 50 years ago?
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Legion Baseball: Vistas sweep trio of non-conference contests
The Minot Vistas traveled East across the state before ending their three-game trip in Minnesota looking to get the bad taste out of their mouth following a pai
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Nation's first AI nudification technology ban takes effect in Minnesota this summer
One woman's personal experience of being targeted with the technology helped create the law, which goes into effect Aug. 1.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
As Pope Leo faces traditionalists' schism, a Minnesota church merges old customs with fidelity
Priests at the Church of Saint Agnes in St. Paul, Minnesota, celebrate a traditional Latin Rite Mass every Sunday, even though the practice has become a symb...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Wild believe this newly-signed Russian could compete for a top-six forward spot this season
The Minnesota Wild signed young Russian free agent forward Maxim Shabanov on Thursday and believe he could compete for a top forward spot.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Minnesota-ordained priest excommunicated by Pope Leo
The Vatican's decree also excommunicates any "lay faithful" who formally adhere to SSPX.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Lynx players Olivia Miles, Natasha Howard named WNBA All-Stars Two Minnesota Lynx players have been named s...
Two Minnesota Lynx players have been named starters for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
SpudCell, developed at U of M, is first synthetic cell that can complete a life cycle Scientists at the Uni...
Scientists at the University of Minnesota say they've made the first synthetic cell that can complete a life cycle, a major breakthrough that could lead...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
WATCH: Former Wind Surge player, one of baseball’s top prospects, steps up in on-field medical emergency
One of the top prospects in the Minnesota Twins organization and all of baseball, a fan favorite in Wichita in the summers of 2024 and 2025, is receiving acc...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
FWP stops boat at Anaconda inspection station fouled with hundreds of zebra mussels
Inspectors at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ Anaconda boat check station intercepted and stopped a wake boat headed to Georgetown Lake from Minnesota th...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Minnesota's first hyperscale data center nearing completion in Rosemount
With Minnesota's first hyperscale data center close to completion, nearby residents share thoughts while communities across the state debate what comes next.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Seeking to remake its image, Minnesota is going all in on 'neighborism'
Faced with a growing perception problem after immigration raids, protests and fraud allegations, Minnesota is spotlighting its strong social ties, aiming to...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Tim Walz Approves Pardon For Illegal Immigrant Child Rapist Slated For Deportation
Minnesota pardoned an illegal immigrant convicted of sexually assaulting a child, removing the necessary qualifying convictions to deport him from the country.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
City Guide
Explore Shafer
News, maps, weather, travel, restaurants, attractions, and nearby places.
Location
Shafer is in Chisago County, Minnesota.
Region: Minnesota
ZIP Codes
55074
NewsSpoiler API
NewsSpoiler connects local pages with structured news discovery through https://api.newsspoiler.com.
A posse and 'a plucky girl in a holdup': The wild early days of banking in Minnesota
Home State Bank was organized 100 years ago in Kandiyohi County. But there were perils beyond forgetting your PIN in 1926.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Finally, the Timberwolves have added a power forward to the roster. Here’s who it is
While the MN Timberwolves reportedly continue to pursue LeBron James and Rui Hachimura, Minnesota added a power forward in Trey Lyles
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Mankato residents accused of dog poisoning attempt The Minnesota attorney general said he is suing two Mank...
The Minnesota attorney general said he is suing two Mankato residents after they allegedly put rat poison outside their home in an effort to stop dogs from u...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
New Documentary Sheds Light on Shocking Radicalism of Minnesota Gov. Walz
New documentary reveals the radicalism of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the Democrat Party
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Man allegedly used falsified work documents to earn hundreds of thousands of dollars
A man has been charged with forgery for using a Minnesota man’s identity to work at a company in Campbell County.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
What did Minnesota and the Dakotas put into the America250 time capsule?
It won't be opened until 2276. What did our states choose and what can we learn from a Minnesota time capsule packed 50 years ago?
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Legion Baseball: Vistas sweep trio of non-conference contests
The Minot Vistas traveled East across the state before ending their three-game trip in Minnesota looking to get the bad taste out of their mouth following a pai
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Nation's first AI nudification technology ban takes effect in Minnesota this summer
One woman's personal experience of being targeted with the technology helped create the law, which goes into effect Aug. 1.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
As Pope Leo faces traditionalists' schism, a Minnesota church merges old customs with fidelity
Priests at the Church of Saint Agnes in St. Paul, Minnesota, celebrate a traditional Latin Rite Mass every Sunday, even though the practice has become a symb...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Coordinates
45.3575610, -92.7608890
Local Time
2:34 AM America/Chicago
County
Chisago County
Weather near Shafer
Local weather data is temporarily unavailable.
Hotels
Find hotel options near Shafer for visits, events, and local travel.
Restaurants
Compare dining options, reservations, delivery, and nearby local food stops around Shafer.
Attractions
Explore parks, museums, landmarks, and things to do around Shafer.
Nearby Places
Nearby cities and regional coverage
Use nearby links to move through the same state and county structure.
More about Shafer local news
NewsSpoiler organizes Shafer coverage with local headlines, state stories, source links, maps, weather, ZIP codes, nearby cities, travel links, restaurants, and attractions so readers can move naturally through nearby local coverage.
