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The Ole Store: A Nordic gem worth the drive
Nestled near St. Olaf College, "The Ole Store" is a historic 1800s gem turned beloved Nordic-inspired restaurant worth t...
Adopt a Dog Month: Golden Retrievers
Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest has rescued and rehomed over 10,000 golden retrievers since 1985 — and this October, th...
Minnesota Bound: Music passion meets duck conservation
Minnesota Bound's Ron Schara profiles a man whose love for ducks led him to build dozens of handcrafted duck houses. The...
Legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka dies at 86, reports say
Former Bears coach Mike Ditka has died, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter....
Former Twin Cities journalist joins Ukrainian military after moving to Kyiv
Jared Goyette moved to the Ukraine in 2023, shortly after leaving his job at FOX 9....
Man pleads guilty to running money laundering scheme involving 15,000 US 'mules' for over $10 million in stolen funds
According to the DOJ, Korniev ran an international group that recruited over 15,000 "mules" in the U.S. to launder more ...
Frey taps interim chief to lead Minneapolis police
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Friday named interim police Chief Bill Peterson, a 30-year veteran of the department, as...
'It was just instinct': Washington soldier jumped into action after he says he saw a mother attacking her kids with a knife
A soldier in Washington state said he did not hesitate in taking action after he said he saw a woman attacking her young...
D.C. Memo: High court won’t hear Native American adoption case
A Minnesota couple had challenged laws that prioritize tribes in Native American adoptions. Plus: GOP lawmakers say Minn...
Trump comments on Somalis in Minnesota condemned by local leaders
President Trump posted remarks disparaging Somalis in Minnesota, prompting local leaders to condemn the comments as “bla...
Mayor to nominate interim Minneapolis police chief Bill Peterson to lead MPD
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey plans to nominate interim police chief Bill Peterson to lead the city's police department i...
Trump's controversial call to action sparks response from Minnesota lawmakers
A post from the president provokes mixed responses from Minnesota leaders....
What is the Waffle House Index - Why the government says it works
One favorite restaurant chain of the South, somehow plays an important role when it comes to measuring the impact of a s...
Something ventured, something grained: Dassel honors roots with corn-growing project
The Historical Society helped jump-start the lawn project, sending out packets of seeds to 65 people....
Minneapolis police officer fires weapon during attempt to arrest teen carjacking suspect
The 16-year-old, who was later arrested, was not struck by the gunfire....
Molly's last ride: An Oregon brother's promise, kept nearly 70 years later
At 6, Jeff Daly lost his 3-year-old sister, Molly, after she was institutionalized in Oregon. Decades later, a clown car...
Decades-old frozen food aisle favorite being discontinued, will disappear from grocery stores soon
The iconic Celeste frozen pizza brand is being discontinued, with only a limited chance to buy the remaining stock from ...
Minneapolis Mayor Frey nominates Interim Chief Bill Peterson as next police chief, sources say
A Minneapolis City Council source confirmed with 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that Mayor Jacob Frey has officially nominated Interi...
Is Columbus Day a federal holiday? What's open and closed on Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day
Monday is Columbus Day, which is celebrated in some places as Indigenous Peoples Day. You'll want to check to see what's...
MPD interim Chief Bill Peterson to make position permanent
Sources say Peterson has surrounded himself with an entirely new command staff full of "good, seasoned veterans."...
Why mailing a ballot close to Election Day may get it rejected for a late postmark
If you're using the U.S. Postal Service to return a ballot close to Election Day, officials recommend getting it postmar...
24-year-old runner dies after collapsing during Oregon marathon
A 24-year-old runner died last Sunday, Oct. 4, after collapsing near the 20-mile mark of the Portland Marathon in Oregon...
Lane closures on I-94 near Rogers after semi-trailer crashes, spills load
There are closures in both directions while the scene is cleared up....
PepsiCo raising prices on Doritos, Ruffles, SunChips and some sodas after recent cuts
PepsiCo is raising prices on some of its popular chips and sodas, including Doritos, Ruffles and SunChips, just months a...
I-94 eastbound lane closed near Rogers after semi crash spills debris on roadway
Drivers on I-94 eastbound should expect delays near Rogers until noon on Friday after a crash involving a semi scattered...
Isaias strengthens into Category 2 hurricane on collision course with the Gulf Coast
The first hurricane of the Atlantic season was forecast to intensify rapidly and cause dangerous conditions in the Flori...
Warm and Windy Weekend ahead!
The next 3 days in the Twin Cities will be more like late Summer rather than early Fall as temperatures will be in the 7...
Minnesota weather: Sunny, pleasant Friday before a hot and gusty weekend
Friday brings plenty of sunshine and warmer temperatures across Minnesota before a surge of summer-like heat sends highs...
Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko gets legal status to protect their daughter's inheritance
Actor Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé was granted authority Thursday to protect her assets for the star's 11-year-old daug...
Gulf Coast boards up and locks down as Hurricane Isaias prepares to make landfall in the US
The Category 2 hurricane is most likely to strike along the Alabama-Florida state line and bring life-threatening storm ...
Cities built their safety nets on federal money. Now it’s leaving all at once.
Crime prevention, public health surveillance, and disaster preparedness programs across the country face a perfect storm...
Cloquet are you okay, are you okay Cloquet
Plus: Finding a replacement for HSS; And the Nobel goes to ...; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post Cloque...
Medicare Improvement Fund Payments for Seniors
Medicare Improvement Fund Payments for Seniors The post Medicare Improvement Fund Payments for Seniors first appeared on...
Minnesota voter rolls dominate Secretary of State race
Secretary of State Steve Simon said he’ll stand up to the Trump administration to protect Minnesota’s voter rolls, while...
Upcoming Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations
Events over the weekend and Monday offer many ways to gather, learn, dance and celebrate Indigenous culture....
MN Shortlist Oct. 9-15: 'Kunene' at Guthrie, more
Previews of “Kunene and the King” at the Guthrie Theater, Theatre in the Round celebrating its 75th season and a nostalg...
Little, Pratt debate on MPR News in 2nd District race
The race to be Minnesota’s newest U.S. House member is playing out in the 2nd Congressional District where no incumbent ...
STREAM: Nobel Peace Prize to be awarded in Norway
The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced Friday, Oct. 9, in Oslo, Norway, at around 5 a.m. Eastern Time....
The Gloria Steinem effect: How a feminist icon’s Minnesota connections helped redefine the state’s trajectory
Just weeks before the release of her final memoir, Gloria Steinem, one of the most recognizable symbols of second-wave f...
Gophers women’s hockey looks to carry momentum into home opener
The No. 3 Minnesota women’s hockey team is looking to continue its strong start as it opens its home schedule against th...






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