Report: Violent crime rate in Minnesota fell in 2025
Data released Thursday show the number of killings violent crimes in Minnesota are going down. The overall violent crime...
FamFest celebrates quilting in Chaska
There will be fabric sales, exclusive products, quilts and a chance to connect with other metro-area quilters....
Will this really ‘all be over soon?’
For America to fully lower the curtain on this grotesque act in its history, we will need to collectively confront the a...
Sunshine Today with Light Winds then Windy on Friday but Warm with T-Storms late Friday into Saturday.
Today’s weather in the Twin Cities will be very comfortable for outside activities with Sunshine, Light Southwest Winds ...
1 year later: What to know about Charlie Kirk's assassination, suspect's trial
The Sept. 10, 2025, event was the first stop as Charlie Kirk resumed Turning Point USA's "American Comeback Tour."...
Eastern Pacific watches as Tropical Storm Norbert forms, headed west toward Hawaii
Norbert continues to push through the Eastern Pacific. While Hawaii is not currently under a direct threat, residents sh...
A touring Lego cafe is coming to the Mall of America this weekend
The Lego Friends Unicorn Dream Cafe, a touring Lego installation, will stop at the Mall of America this weekend....
Hennepin County court finds man not guilty due to mental illness after killing of Minneapolis grocery clerk
Schulz will be indefinitely committed at the Minnesota Security Hospital in St. Peter....
President Trump promises $500 Obamacare rebate checks for 1 million enrollees: Which states are included?
It's unclear whether the $500 rebate represents what each enrollee may have overpaid, where the money would come from an...
Trump says 1 million Obamacare enrollees in 30 states to get $500 rebate checks- See what states and why
President Trump says an estimated 1 million Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, enrollees in 30 states will be...
Allina Health hospice nurses announce 7-day strike
More than 60 hospice nurses at Allina Health say they will walk off the job on Friday after a final bargaining session e...
Regenerative agriculture is spiritual for these farmers
The towering maple trees and native hazelnut bushes on Salvatierra Farms break up the surrounding corn and soybean field...
Two Minnesota high schools cancel varsity football, boys' hockey seasons
Hinckley-Finlayson called off the rest of its football season, and Faribault has already ruled out fielding a varsity ho...
Your favorite coffee order is now a Blue Bell ice cream flavor
Blue Bell launched their new White Chocolate Mocha flavor Thursday, according to a press release....
King Coil Spirits in St. Paul temporarily closes to make changes
King Coil Spirits in St. Paul has temporarily closed. It'll be implementing changes, but hasn't yet said what those chan...
$5.1M in business checks stolen in Twin Cities fraud scheme, feds say
Six people are facing federal charges after prosecutors say they ran a years-long scheme to steal millions of dollars in...
Twin Cities man seriously injured in group assault at Minnesota State Fair
The 45-year-old suffered multiple fractures to his jaw, and had to have emergency reconstructive surgery. ...
Quinn Hughes in no rush to get contract done with Wild
Quinn Hughes appears to be in no rush to get a contract extension done with the Minnesota Wild. Hughes said he does not ...
Harrison Smith rejoins the Vikings like he never left
The Minnesota Vikings have listed six-time Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith as a starter on the depth chart they released ...
Charges: Men drew guns during altercation with another group at Mall of America store
Two security guards assigned to the Macy's store, where the incident unfolded Friday, fled out of fear that they'd be ca...
Judge finds Loring Park grocery store killer not guilty due to mental illness
A judge has found Taylor Schulz not guilty by reason of mental illness in the 2023 killing of a Loring Park grocery stor...
Dave & Buster's is giving free game play to anyone with these names
The arcade chain is giving away unlimited game play this Saturday for National Video Games Day, if you have one of these...
Harry Styles announces new tour dates in 5 U.S. cities
The 32-year-old "Watermelon Sugar" singer will kick off the series of 2027 concerts at State Farm Stadium in Phoenix on ...
WATCH: Drone light show honors 9/11 victims with 2,977 lights recreating Twin Towers
The installation was developed with input from the 9/11 community, including families of the victims, survivors and firs...
PWHL lands first season-long U.S. national broadcast deal with Scripps Sports for upcoming 4th year
The newly expanded PWHL enters its fourth year by securing its first season-long U.S. national broadcast deal in partner...
Man accused of killing Minneapolis cashier goes before a judge Thursday
A judge is set to hear arguments Thursday in the case of a man accused of killing Minneapolis shopkeeper as the court co...
Man accused of killing Minneapolis cashier found not guilty by reason of mental illness
Hennepin County judge finds Taylor Schulz not guilty by reason of mental illness in the 2023 golf club killing of a Minn...
Why are there multiple lists of hurricane names for the Pacific Basin?
The Eastern Pacific uses a list of alphabetical names, like the Atlantic, while the Central Pacific utilizes traditional...
'The Shards' actress discusses 1st season of teen thriller from Ryan Murphy
The nine-episode first season of "The Shards" is now streaming on Hulu....
August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven...
Minnesota has a rare SEC team on the schedule, putting rising star QB Drake Lindsey in the spotlight
Minnesota’s matchup against Mississippi State marks the first time facing a Southeastern Conference opponent in a regula...
Three arrested, one hurt after daytime shootout leaves bullet holes in Bloomington apartment complex
A hail of bullets struck the exterior of the apartment building, located near the Mall of America....
After 'Trump dividend' pledge, here's what happened with President Trump's previous check promises
The $5,000 pledge for a midterms victory isn't the first time President Trump has made promises to give out money to Ame...
Minnesota fall colors 2026: Peak dates, best spots, DNR forecast
Minnesota DNR's 2026 fall color forecast predicts peak foliage from late September to mid-October, with drought possibly...
Murder trial begins for man accused of dumping decapitated son in Elk River landfill
An Anoka County father accused of killing his 16-year-old son last summer and dumping his body in an Elk River landfill ...
Six defendants indicted in $5 million check fraud scheme targeting Twin Cities businesses
The scheme reportedly involved a US Postal Service employee who is accused of stealing and selling checks from the mail....
Maplewood's iconic Plaza Theater reopens Friday, all tickets still $5
An East Side icon is back — and its second act starts this weekend....
Trump says oil prices likely won't come down until after midterms
“Right after the election, oil prices are going to be tumbling downward,” Trump said....
Listen: Reflecting on 25 years since 9/11
Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests reflect on the terrorist attacks that happene...
President Trump pledges $5,000 checks if there is a GOP midterm victory: What would it take to make that happen?
President Trump on Wednesday pledged $5,000 to every U.S. adult if Republicans win the midterm elections. Is that legal ...
