Minnesotans could see the northern lights this week
Minnesotans might have a chance to see the northern lights on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
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Vikings extend defensive tackle Harrison Phillips' contract
The Minnesota Vikings and defensive tackle Harrison Phillips have agreed to a two-year contract extension.
Smash-and-grabs being investigated for ties to Felony Lane Gang
There are at least eight victims across the Twin Cities metro of smash-and-grab thefts from cars and the forgery that follows.
Red-hot Minnesota Lynx playoff tickets go on sale Wednesday
The Minnesota Lynx are heading to the WNBA playoffs for the 13th time in the league's 14-season history, and you can soon get your claws on tickets.
Extortion scheme uses public images of your home as blackmail
Michael Morimoto received the first email a few weeks ago. It included his name, address, phone number and a PDF document. In the document, there was an image of his home in Robbinsdale.
Twins bash Angels 10-5 behind homers by Farmer, Wallner, Santana
Kyle Farmer hit a three-run home run in the second inning to provide a well-timed jolt for a sputtering lineup, and Matt Wallner and Carlos Santana also went deep for the Minnesota Twins in a 10-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Lynx beat the Dream 76-64
Kayla McBride scored 12 of her 15 points in the third quarter, Napheesa Collier had 14 points and eight rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Atlanta Dream 76-64 on Tuesday night.
Runner, 27, dies after collapsing at Minneapolis half marathon
A 27-year-old man has died after collapsing during Sunday's City of Lakes Half Marathon in Minneapolis.
Park Tavern crash suspect now charged with murder, prosecutors say
Prosecutors allege Steven Bailey's BAC was more than four times the legal limit when he drove into Park Tavern's patio.
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Minnesotans could see the northern lights this week
Minnesotans might have a chance to see the northern lights on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
What should we expected from 2024 fall colors in Minnesota?
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources released its 2024 fall colors forecast on Friday. Here's what to know.
Storms down 1,000 trees at Isanti faith retreat center
In its 36 years, Isanti's Pacem in Terris hasn't seen a storm like the one that rolled through on Monday. It took just 36 minutes, give or take a few, for its 240 acres to see more than 1,000 downed trees.
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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota on Sept. 10, 2024
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the next few days will feel summer-like.
Tips to protect yourself from a data breach
Reports of massive data breaches, putting our personal information at risk, keep making headlines. However, there is one step security experts think you should take to protect yourself. Why should you freeze your credit? Good Question. Jeff Wagner explains why acting now could save you money and headaches.
Olympian makes stop at Burnsville swim school
A Minnesota Olympic champion is giving back to help make sure more kids learn to swim.
St. Paul residents, business owners concerned over crime
About 10 miles to the west of the site of a deadly shooting Tuesday, there are crime concerns in another part of Saint Paul. As Kirsten Mitchell reports, business owners and neighbors are asking for solutions.
9/11 memorial stolen out of Wayzata
On the eve of 9/11, police are searching whoever took an important artifact from a Sept. 11 memorial. Our Ubah Ali is here with the stunning steal.
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Twins bash Angels 10-5 behind homers by Farmer, Wallner, Santana
Kyle Farmer hit a three-run home run in the second inning to provide a well-timed jolt for a sputtering lineup, and Matt Wallner and Carlos Santana also went deep for the Minnesota Twins in a 10-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Lynx beat the Dream 76-64
Kayla McBride scored 12 of her 15 points in the third quarter, Napheesa Collier had 14 points and eight rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Atlanta Dream 76-64 on Tuesday night.
East Ridge's Luke Ryerse commits to Gopher football team
The East Ridge punter and kicker is a specialized weapon on the gridiron. On the diamond, the senior is a top prospect in the Class of 2025.
Vikings agree to 2-year extension with Harrison Phillips
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with defensive tackle Harrison Phillips.
Gopher volleyball enters stretch of home matches with added motivation
After a pair of tough losses this weekend, Gopher volleyball is ready for a stretch of matches at home, still against opponents that are hungry for a win against a top-25 team.
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Study: Water bottles have more bacteria on them than toilet seats
A survey by WaterFilterGuru.com found that 62% of people clean their water bottles at least once a day, 25% clean them a few times a week, and 13% clean them just a few times a month. But is that enough?
How can parents deal with the effects of empty-nest syndrome?
The empty nest can stir up all kinds of emotions, from excitement to sadness. So, how can parents cope with empty-nest syndrome? Good question.
Are mosquito-borne diseases becoming more common in Minnesota?
Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist supervisor Elizabeth Schiffman says mosquito-borne diseases peak at the end of summer into early fall.
How vendors at the Minnesota State Fair compete for your cash
Stepping into the Grandstand is like navigating a maze of merchandise. Forget food on a stick, how about the tools to cut one? Everything is for sale in there — even the kitchen sink.
What are the traffic laws for school buses?
Minnesota law requires drivers to stop when they see a bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
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Nonprofit gives Latino community healthy, culturally appropriate food
Every Wednesday, CLUES holds its weekly food shelter "Canasta Familiar," providing fresh produce, healthy and culturally appropriate food, primarily for Latino families.
St. Paul's Urban Roots is helping people grow food and job skills
A St. Paul nonprofit is providing fresh veggies in the city's food deserts, all while cultivating confidence and job skills.
The push to make farming accessible to the BIPOC community
Farming is one of the oldest professions in Minnesota with generations of families embedded in the land. But that can make it hard for newcomers, especially immigrant farmers, to set roots of their own.
PCs for People helps low-income families access affordable computers
As students prepare to head back to the classroom, it can be hard for many families to afford everything on the back-to-school shopping list, especially when it comes to electronics.
New Ojibwe-language dub of "Star Wars" gets its first screenings
A brand new Ojibwe language dub of the epic space opera "Star Wars: A New Hope" is getting its first showtimes this weekend.
Black Entrepreneur State Fair vendor tents damaged by severe storms
The second day of the fifth annual Black Entrepreneur State Fair ended in chaos when severe weather knocked down vendor tents and threw debris around.
Owatonna hosts summer camp to help children deal with grief
One southern Minnesota town is approaching grief and loss in a unique way.
Searching for solutions on kids and crime in Minneapolis
Community groups are searching for solutions after four kids were shot inside a stolen vehicle in north Minneapolis over the weekend.
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Minnesota storm photos: Aug. 29, 2024
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesota State Fair storm damage: Aug. 27, 2024
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
Storms bring colorful skies, rainbows to Twin Cities area
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
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Beloved Hamline-Midway auto shop hit by break-in
Among the items stolen was a cellphone belonging to his late father, Tuan Pham, who opened the auto shop after escaping Vietnam.
Wayzata 9/11 memorial vandalized days before anniversary
The memorial is dedicated to a Minnesotan who lost his life in the attack on the Twin Towers as well as the nearly 3,000 other victims.
Man killed in shooting at St. Paul strip mall
The St. Paul Police Department says officers were called to the 1300 block of Maryland Avenue East just before 12:30 p.m. on reports of shots fired.
Man found guilty of charges related to shooting of 11-year-old boy
A court found a 33-year-old man guilty of multiple gun crimes after his 13-year-old niece shot an 11-year-old boy in the head inside his St. Paul apartment earlier this year.
Nonprofit gives Latino community healthy, culturally appropriate food
Every Wednesday, CLUES holds its weekly food shelter "Canasta Familiar," providing fresh produce, healthy and culturally appropriate food, primarily for Latino families.
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"Gus Walz effect" helping neurodivergence grow in public consciousness
The son of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who has a non-verbal learning disorder, started a big conversation on neurodivergence. And some are still feeling the "Guz Walz effect."
Minnesotans could see the northern lights this week
Minnesotans might have a chance to see the northern lights on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
Man dead in rollover crash in Becker County
A 74-year-old man is dead after rolling his vehicle and hitting a power pole.
Minnesota National Guard honored for evacuation efforts in Afghanistan
A central Minnesota Army National Guard unit is being honored with the U.S. military's highest unit award.
What should we expected from 2024 fall colors in Minnesota?
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources released its 2024 fall colors forecast on Friday. Here's what to know.
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Truck smashes into apartment in Siren, Wisconsin, killing resident inside
One person is dead after a pickup truck crashed into a western Wisconsin apartment building on Friday.
Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs the use of mobile voting vans
The Wisconsin Supreme Court wrestled Tuesday with whether a Republican had standing to bring a lawsuit that challenges the use of a mobile voting van in 2022 and seeks to ban their use in any future election in the presidential battleground state.
Minnesotan killed, another hurt when motorcycles collide on western Wisconsin highway
Two motorcyclists from Minnesota collided on a western Wisconsin highway on Saturday afternoon, leaving one man dead and another injured.
Cottage Grove man dead after drowning at Wisconsin state park
A 66-year-old Minnesota man is dead after drowning at Kinnickinnic State Park in Wisconsin.
Man, 60, dead in head-on crash in western Wisconsin
A 60-year-old man died on Friday evening after what officials believe was a drunken driving crash in western Wisconsin.
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Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris in post signed "Childless Cat Lady"
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
Fact checking debate claims from Trump and Harris' 2024 presidential face-off
CBS News is fact checking Trump and Harris in their first 2024 presidential debate, where they challenged each other on their plans for the economy and America's future.
Initiative to reduce cost of child care will be on St. Paul ballot
A question on St. Paul's ballot will ask voters if they want to pay more in property taxes to help low-income families, but not everyone is on board with the plan.
"Gus Walz effect" helping neurodivergence grow in public consciousness
The son of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who has a non-verbal learning disorder, started a big conversation on neurodivergence. And some are still feeling the "Guz Walz effect."
Trump, Harris to face off in pivotal presidential debate
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will meet on Tuesday for their first presidential debate.
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Extortion scheme uses public images of your home as blackmail
A scheme is hitting email inboxes across the country that uses public images of people's homes to attempt to trick them into sending scammers thousands of dollars in Bitcoin.
Egg prices rising again amid lingering bird flu, shifting farm costs
The average wholesale price for a dozen large Grade A eggs is now over $4.
With harvest season approaching, farmers lament summer flooding
Instead of dealing with drought like last year, they dealt with more rain than many fields could handle.
Why is the cost of homeowners insurance going up in Minnesota?
For five straight years, insurance companies say they have lost money in Minnesota. Now, some people are paying up an additional $1,600 or more for coverage.
Price gap shrinking between urban, suburban apartment rentals
It used to be that moving to the suburbs meant renting a place for less than what you'd find in the city. But as more renters leave the city, that price gap is shrinking.
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Beloved Hamline-Midway auto shop hit by break-in
Among the items stolen was a cellphone belonging to his late father, Tuan Pham, who opened the auto shop after escaping Vietnam.
Man killed in shooting at St. Paul strip mall
The St. Paul Police Department says officers were called to the 1300 block of Maryland Avenue East just before 12:30 p.m. on reports of shots fired.
Man found guilty of charges related to shooting of 11-year-old boy
A court found a 33-year-old man guilty of multiple gun crimes after his 13-year-old niece shot an 11-year-old boy in the head inside his St. Paul apartment earlier this year.
Truck smashes into apartment in Siren, Wisconsin, killing resident inside
One person is dead after a pickup truck crashed into a western Wisconsin apartment building on Friday.
Judge orders Sean "Diddy" Combs to pay man $100M in sexual assault case
A Michigan judge has ordered beleaguered hip-hop mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs to pay out a $100 million judgment to a prison inmate who claimed Combs drugged and sexually assaulted him back in 1997.
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Study: Water bottles have more bacteria on them than toilet seats
A survey by WaterFilterGuru.com found that 62% of people clean their water bottles at least once a day, 25% clean them a few times a week, and 13% clean them just a few times a month. But is that enough?
Abortion rights supporters in S.D. blast state's video of abortion laws
Abortion rights supporters in South Dakota say doctors can't rely on a new video from the state and mandated by a law that its Republican prime sponsor said gives clear guidance to physicians for life-threatening situations.
Boar's Head faces multiple lawsuits after deadly listeria outbreak
A nationwide listeria outbreak blamed for nine deaths is turning into a potential legal nightmare for food maker Boar's Head.
How can parents deal with the effects of empty-nest syndrome?
The empty nest can stir up all kinds of emotions, from excitement to sadness. So, how can parents cope with empty-nest syndrome? Good question.
Minnesota facing growing number of measles cases
The Minnesota Department of Health has reported 46 cases of measles in the state this year, which has officials accelerating vaccine recommendations.
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Judge orders Sean "Diddy" Combs to pay man $100M in sexual assault case
A Michigan judge has ordered beleaguered hip-hop mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs to pay out a $100 million judgment to a prison inmate who claimed Combs drugged and sexually assaulted him back in 1997.
James Everest creates interactive outdoor symphonies with "Sound Gardens"
A Minnesotan is composing outdoor symphonies inspired by local ecology, history and geography.
James Earl Jones, Tony-winning actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at age 93
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
Beyoncé shut out of Country Music Award nominations
Beyoncé's name was noticeably absent from the list of 2024 Country Music Award nominations released Monday morning.
Princess Kate says chemotherapy over, but "path to healing" continues
Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she's finished chemotherapy less than six months after she announced her cancer diagnosis.