Minnesota legislative leaders, Gov. Walz announce end-of-session deal
DFL Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders in a politically divided Capitol reached a deal Wednesday night.
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Justin Eichorn set for change-of-plea hearing in underage prostitution sting
A former Minnesota state senator accused of attempting to pay a teenager for sex is set to appear Thursday morning in a change-of-plea hearing.
50 beagles from Wisconsin research facility arriving in Minnesota Thursday
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
Bar closes after MPCA contractor's error causes hole under building
The owners of Dirty Blonde Bar and Grill in Bock say they now face thousands in lost revenue, a repair bill approaching $100,000 and what they describe as a lack of answers.
Minnesota House DFL members threaten sit-in over gun reform bill
With just days left in Minnesota's legislative session, one controversial topic has lawmakers at odds: gun reform. And now, Minnesota House Democrats are threatening a sit-in if Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth doesn't let them vote on a gun control bill that already passed the Senate.
MDH monitoring 1 who may have been exposed to hantavirus overseas
The Minnesota Department of Health said Tuesday afternoon that it is monitoring a person who was potentially exposed to someone who tested positive for hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Sailors from doomed 1845 polar expedition identified through DNA
The identification of the remains also resolved a decades-long debate about the worst disaster in the history of British polar exploration.
KDWB morning host Dave Ryan retiring after 33 years
Dave Ryan announced Wednesday that May 22 will be his last day at KDWB, ending a 33-year run at the Twin Cities station.
Family searches for stolen boat belonging to late Zumbrota officer
The boat belonged to Gary Schoeder Jr., who spent years serving as a police officer and firefighter in Zumbrota. Schroeder medically retired in 2020 while battling PTSD. He later died by suicide in 2023.
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Cooler, seasonal weekend; high of 60s on Mother's Day
Saturday will be a little cooler than Friday, with temperatures in the low-to-mid 60s.
Prepare for another summer of poor air quality, forecasters say
According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and their outlook for this year, smoky skies just may be our new normal.
Red flag warning issued in central, northwestern Minnesota Friday
A red flag warning will go into effect Friday afternoon in northwestern and central Minnesota due to extreme fire risk conditions, the state's Department of Natural Resources says.
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9 a.m. Minnesota forecast from May 14, 2026 | NEXT Weather
Gusts will reach up to 35 mph in the metro, leading to an elevated brushfire threat, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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Wind, fire danger and a few storms before a wetter weekend, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
50 beagles saved from animal testing en route to Minnesota, and more headlines
The Animal Humane Society in Minnesota is accepting 50 beagles from a Wisconsin biomedical researcher that has faced break-ins and protests over abuse accusations, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Minnesota police K-9 hurts family dog in off-duty attack, officials say
Police in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, say one of their K-9s attacked another dog Tuesday night, causing "significant injury" to the pet.
New tenant protections for St. Paul renters go into effect
Starting Thursday,. those renting in Minnesota’s capitol city will have protections focused on keeping things fair.
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Rapids beat Minnesota 1-0
Rafael Navarro scored a goal, Nico Hansen had his first shutout this season, and the Colorado Rapids beat Minnesota United 1-0 to snap a three-game losing streak.
Jiménez, Edwards lead Marlins' attack in 9-5 win over Twins
Leo Jiménez had three hits and Xavier Edwards doubled, tripled and scored three runs as the Miami Marlins beat the Minnesota Twins 9-5 on Wednesday night.
How Edina's Jaime Gaard Chapman is growing the game of tennis
The tennis court is where Jaime Gaard Chapman belongs.
Avs advance in playoffs with 4-3 win over Minnesota
The Colorado Avalanche are headed to the Western Conference finals for the first time in four years.
San Francisco 49ers to face Minnesota Vikings in Mexico City, league says
The San Francisco 49ers will host the Minnesota Vikings for a game in Mexico City this fall, National Football League officials confirmed Wednesday.
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Carley State Park's wildflowers draw visitors from miles away
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
Take a journey from pioneer life to present day at Farmamerica
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
Music and medicine work together at the Mayo Clinic carillon
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
Mankato's massive silo mural celebrates the city's many cultures
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
Metal marvels on display at Arnie Lillo's Creations in southern Minnesota
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
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Bus fire displayed at Minneapolis Mall as Somali leaders warn of rising attacks
Somali and Muslim leaders in Minnesota played a threatening voicemail at a public gathering Friday, saying businesses in their community are being targeted with messages warning of death.
Twin Cities Black homeownership rate fell to 29% in latest survey, Fed finds
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
Art in Bloom adds Party in Bloom with Dessa performance
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
2 Minnesota runners, one with cerebral palsy, run Boston Marathon together
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Northern lights seen over Minnesota: Nov. 11, 2025
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
Astra the Polar Bear
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Justin Eichorn set for change-of-plea hearing in underage prostitution sting
A former Minnesota state senator accused of attempting to pay a teenager for sex is set to appear Thursday morning in a change-of-plea hearing.
50 beagles from Wisconsin research facility arriving in Minnesota Thursday
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
Minnesota House DFL members threaten sit-in over gun reform bill
With just days left in Minnesota's legislative session, one controversial topic has lawmakers at odds: gun reform. And now, Minnesota House Democrats are threatening a sit-in if Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth doesn't let them vote on a gun control bill that already passed the Senate.
4 men facing federal charges in string of Twin Cities burglaries
Federal investigators say four men from South America burglarized homes in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida, and walked away with more than a million dollars worth of cash, jewelry, firearms, precious metals and rare coins.
Minnesota legislative leaders, Gov. Tim Walz announce end-of-session deal
With just days left until the Minnesota Legislature must adjourn for the year, DFL Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders in a politically divided Capitol reached a deal Wednesday night that includes funding to shore up Hennepin County Medical Center and one-time relief to taxpayers struggling with the high cost of living.
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Justin Eichorn set for change-of-plea hearing in underage prostitution sting
A former Minnesota state senator accused of attempting to pay a teenager for sex is set to appear Thursday morning in a change-of-plea hearing.
Minnesota House DFL members threaten sit-in over gun reform bill
With just days left in Minnesota's legislative session, one controversial topic has lawmakers at odds: gun reform. And now, Minnesota House Democrats are threatening a sit-in if Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth doesn't let them vote on a gun control bill that already passed the Senate.
Carley State Park's wildflowers draw visitors from miles away
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
Bar closes after MPCA contractor's error causes hole under building
The owners of Dirty Blonde Bar and Grill in Bock say they now face thousands in lost revenue, a repair bill approaching $100,000 and what they describe as a lack of answers.
Elderly man killed in northern Minnesota house fire
The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office says it responded to a reported structure fire on the 6600 block of County Road 18 in Lake Edward Township around 5:22 p.m. Tuesday.
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50 beagles from Wisconsin research facility arriving in Minnesota Thursday
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
100 Mile Garage Sale underway along Mississippi River
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
Minnesota shelters taking in 50 beagles saved from Ridglan Farms
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
24-hour Give Big Valleys fundraiser aims to help Wisconsin nonprofits
You may have heard of Give to the Max Day, where people donate millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits and organizations across Minnesota on a single day. That idea has spread to western Wisconsin, called Give Big Valleys.
Ex-police chief accused in illegal armor-piercing ammo import scheme
Federal prosecutors say a small-town Wisconsin police chief tried to help California gun dealers import illegal armor-piercing rounds from Europe.
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Justin Eichorn set for change-of-plea hearing in underage prostitution sting
A former Minnesota state senator accused of attempting to pay a teenager for sex is set to appear Thursday morning in a change-of-plea hearing.
Minnesota House DFL members threaten sit-in over gun reform bill
With just days left in Minnesota's legislative session, one controversial topic has lawmakers at odds: gun reform. And now, Minnesota House Democrats are threatening a sit-in if Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth doesn't let them vote on a gun control bill that already passed the Senate.
Minnesota Democrats threaten sit-in over gun reform bill
Some Minnesota House Democrats are threatening a sit-in if Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth doesn't let them vote on a gun control bill that already passed the Senate.
Minnesota legislative leaders reach deal to end session
Tim Walz and legislative leaders have reached a deal to end the session in the next few days.
Minnesota legislative leaders, Gov. Tim Walz announce end-of-session deal
With just days left until the Minnesota Legislature must adjourn for the year, DFL Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders in a politically divided Capitol reached a deal Wednesday night that includes funding to shore up Hennepin County Medical Center and one-time relief to taxpayers struggling with the high cost of living.
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South Dakota tourism officials optimistic for 2026 season amid high gas prices
With more Americans opting to drive rather than fly amid higher costs, South Dakota tourism officials say the state is well-positioned as a regional road trip destination.
What is the federal gas tax? And why does Trump want to suspend it?
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
100 Mile Garage Sale underway along Mississippi River
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
Twin Cities Black homeownership rate fell to 29% in latest survey, Fed finds
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
Minnesota Senate passes HOA reform bill requiring transparency
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
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Justin Eichorn set for change-of-plea hearing in underage prostitution sting
A former Minnesota state senator accused of attempting to pay a teenager for sex is set to appear Thursday morning in a change-of-plea hearing.
4 men facing federal charges in string of Twin Cities burglaries
Federal investigators say four men from South America burglarized homes in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida, and walked away with more than a million dollars worth of cash, jewelry, firearms, precious metals and rare coins.
Man charged in fatal downtown Minneapolis stabbing
Charges say survelliance cameras caught the stabbing on video.
Charges: Child pulled gun from diaper bag during St. Paul traffic stop
A St. Paul, Minnesota, man is facing charges after a toddler in his care pulled a gun from a diaper bag during a traffic stop Monday afternoon, court documents show.
Minnesota Legislature increases criminal penalties for impersonating police
Minnesotans will soon face tougher consequences if they disguise themselves as law enforcement to deceive the public in response to the lawmaker shooting attacks last summer.
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Twin Cities teenager "brings joy to everyone" while braving terminal cancer
A Twin Cities teenager is facing an unimaginable battle: terminal cancer. She's fortunate enough to have family by her side through her fearless fight as they all hope for a miracle.
Mayo Clinic's president and CEO will leave job at end of year
Dr. Gianrico Farrugia has led Mayo Clinic since 2019, and the organization said it was his decision to "complete his tenure at the end of this year."
ER workers urge Minnesota lawmakers to vote on gun bill
Twin Cities emergency room physicians, nurses and technicians made an emotional plea Tuesday for lawmakers to do something about Minnesota's gun laws.
MDH monitoring 1 who may have been exposed to hantavirus overseas
The Minnesota Department of Health said Tuesday afternoon that it is monitoring a person who was potentially exposed to someone who tested positive for hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Nurses at North Memorial Health Maple Grove Hospital approve strike
Hundreds of nurses at North Memorial Health's Maple Grove Hospital have voted to approve an unfair labor practice strike, their union announced Tuesday.
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National Recording Registry adds Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Ray Charles, more
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
KDWB morning host Dave Ryan retiring after 33 years
Dave Ryan announced Wednesday that May 22 will be his last day at KDWB, ending a 33-year run at the Twin Cities station.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to play Minnesota State Fair
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are calling their Aug. 29 show "Homecoming: A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound."
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement in "It Ends With Us" lawsuit
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Star Tribune wins Pulitzer for Annunciation school shooting coverage
The Minnesota Star Tribune was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news for its coverage of a mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed two children and injured more than a dozen others.