Minnesota AG investigating College Hunks Shoreview
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office wants answers from a hauling and moving company following a WCCO investigation.
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League One Volleyball to launch Minnesota team in 2027
League One Volleyball announced Friday morning that it will be launching a team — LOVB Minnesota — in 2027.
Shots fired in Columbia Heights, but none hurt, sheriff's office says
No one was hurt when someone opened fire on a residential street in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Friday morning, authorities said, and the shooter has not been found.
New wolf pack arrives at Minnesota Zoo
The siblings — Flint, Fenrir, Lumi and Hati — were rehomed from a private facility earlier this year.
Justin Jefferson says he has to get back to "old self," just wants to win
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is on pace for almost 100 catches and nearly 1,300 yards this season, despite an offense stilted by injuries and poor quarterback play. Still, the superstar feels like he and the team are underachieving.
How the Vikings select game day national anthem singers
An important part of every Vikings home game is the performance of the national anthem; a lot of thought goes into the decision of who belts their voice to nearly 70,000 fans.
The origins of "Grace," Minnesota's state photograph
It's a photograph found in homes across the country, and even overseas.
Son films as father is detained by masked ICE agents in Northfield
Video shows traumatic moments for a teenager as ICE agents detained his father Tuesday.
Family, former coach honor Minnesota woman killed by co-worker
A 40-year-old Watkins man is charged in the brutal killing of 20-year-old Amber Czech.
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Ski hills in Minnesota and Wisconsin open for the winter season
Ski hills in Taylors Falls, Minnesota, and Dresser, Wisconsin, are open for the winter season.
Did a last-minute change in course seal the Edmund Fitzgerald's fate in 1975?
It's one of the most well-known shipwrecks in American history. Today marks 50 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, but the legend of the lost freighter lives on.
Revisiting the 1975 storm that sank the Edmund Fitzgerald 50 years ago
November is a month well known for being a transition month on the Great Lakes. Powerful storms, intense winds, arctic air and even bursts of warmth all play a role.
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New wolf pack comes to Minnesota Zoo
A new pack of young gray wolves moved into their newly renovated home this week at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley.
NEXT Weather: Noon report on Nov. 14, 2025
Friday will be gusty, bringing temperatures into the mid-60s.
New professional women’s volleyball team comes to Minnesota
Professional volleyball is coming to Minnesota in January of 2027.
St. Paul police search for driver who ran from deadly crash
The crash happened near the intersection of St. Anthony Avenue and Aldine Street just after 5 p.m. Thursday.
Planning and prepping your Thanksgiving dinner
Lyndsey Lyon from Keller Grille shares some tips and tricks to help you prep your dishes.
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Justin Jefferson says he has to get back to "old self," just wants to win
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is on pace for almost 100 catches and nearly 1,300 yards this season, despite an offense stilted by injuries and poor quarterback play. Still, the superstar feels like he and the team are underachieving.
League One Volleyball launches Minnesota team in 2027
League One Volleyball announced Friday morning that it will be launching a team — LOVB Minnesota — in 2027.
Feeney family has star QBs at St. John's, Moorhead High School
Trey Feeney has been putting up big numbers for the Johnnies of late, since taking over the full-time quarterback job.
How the Vikings select game day national anthem singers
An important part of every Vikings home game is the performance of the national anthem; a lot of thought goes into the decision of who belts their voice to nearly 70,000 fans.
Mitchell scores 18 to lead Missouri over Minnesota 83-60
Mark Mitchell scored 18 points to lead five in double-figure scoring, and Missouri pulled away midway through the second half and beat Minnesota 83-60 on Wednesday night.
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Why do people decorate for the holidays so early?
According to the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association, 50% of their farms open before Thanksgiving, which used to be unheard of.
Is raking necessary? What's the best way to get rid of leaves?
We're past our prime when it comes to fall colors. But for many, it's peak time for yardwork.
Can your baby bump reveal your child's sex?
One of the earliest surprises in parenthood can be learning the sex of your baby. There are tests to determine gender, but can your belly reveal the sex of your baby?
Why do we celebrate Halloween?
It's a holiday enjoyed by many, but understood by few.
Are weighted vests effective?
Anyone who has taken a walk lately may have noticed people wearing weighted vests.
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Elders, college students thrive together in intergenerational residence
When you think of college roommates, you likely think of a couple of young adults making their way through school and fun. But there's a Twin Cities residence that's completely rethinking the concept of co-ed living, and it's turned into a life-giving project.
Families of domestic violence victims call for justice in Minneapolis
Activists joined the families of Mariah Samuels and Allison Lussier in front of the Hennepin County Government Center Thursday afternoon. They say Minneapolis police and others didn't do enough to keep their loved ones safe.
Lakeville family turns driveway into free food pantry
A Lakeville family has turned their driveway into a small, free food pantry. It's a place where anyone can stop by and grab fresh produce and staples with no questions asked.
Hastings restaurant offers free meals to SNAP recipients every Tuesday in November
At Lock and Dam Eatery, the restaurant will soon be serving a different kind of meal, meant to ease the burden of hunger.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Northern lights seen over Minnesota: Nov. 11, 2025
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
Astra the Polar Bear
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
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Shots fired in Columbia Heights, but none hurt, sheriff's office says
No one was hurt when someone opened fire on a residential street in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Friday morning, authorities said, and the shooter has not been found.
New wolf pack arrives at Minnesota Zoo
The siblings — Flint, Fenrir, Lumi and Hati — were rehomed from a private facility earlier this year.
Speeding driver claimed no memory of fatal St. Paul crash, charges say
The 22-year-old man from Fridley, Minnesota, was charged with one count of criminal vehicular homicide in Ramsey County on Thursday.
Weekend I-494 closures to impact MSP Airport access
Those traveling to and from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport this weekend are encouraged to plan ahead due to some big closures along Interstate 494.
League One Volleyball launches Minnesota team in 2027
League One Volleyball announced Friday morning that it will be launching a team — LOVB Minnesota — in 2027.
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Feeney family has star QBs at St. John's, Moorhead High School
Trey Feeney has been putting up big numbers for the Johnnies of late, since taking over the full-time quarterback job.
Deputy fatally shoots man after short chase in northern Minnesota
State authorities are investigating after a deputy shot and killed a man in northern Minnesota on Thursday.
Mayo Clinic turns to AI to help narrow gender gap in diagnosing sleep apnea
Mayo Clinic doctors tap into AI technology to detect and treat women with sleep apnea, a disorder that's often misdiagnosed in women.
Minnesota representatives vote along party lines in government shutdown vote
Minnesota members of the House of Representatives voted along party lines Wednesday night in the bid to end the longest government shutdown in history.
The origins of "Grace," Minnesota's state photograph
It's a photograph found in homes across the country, and even overseas. The picture "Grace" shows a man bowing his head in prayer with food and what appears to be a Bible in front of him.
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Wisconsin WWII veteran Reynolds Tomter dies at 108
At 108, he was the oldest living Merchant Marine in the world.
Woman dead after Barron County mobile home fire
A woman was found dead after a mobile home fire in western Wisconsin last week.
Here's where to find food assistance in Minnesota, and how to help
Minnesota was one of 25 states that sued the Trump administration in the fight for food assistance, as more than 440,000 residents rely on the program.
"Fireball meteor" lights up skies across Minnesota, Wisconsin
Some people were treated to an astral spectacle late Wednesday night, as a "fireball meteor" flashed across the night sky in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Wis. moves ahead with prison overhaul plan despite GOP objections
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' sweeping plan for overhauling the state's aging prison system is moving forward with bipartisan support despite complaints from Republican lawmakers that their concerns were not being addressed.
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Several major airlines expect smooth Thanksgiving travel
Many Americans are gearing up to travel for the holidays, and there are plenty of questions on how long shutdown impacts will be felt in the skies.
Mayo Clinic AI breakthrough shows gender gap in diagnosing sleep apnea
Sleep apnea is often not diagnosed in women, because women are told to expect to be tired.
Some TSA agents will get $10,000 bonuses for shutdown work, Noem says
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that TSA agents with "exemplary service" during the government shutdown will receive a $10,000 bonus check.
Mayo Clinic turns to AI to help narrow gender gap in diagnosing sleep apnea
Studies show that women aren't getting enough sleep. There is a medical reason: an underdiagnosis of sleep apnea in women that not only results in fatigue, but heart damage and, in extreme cases, even death. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Virend Somers with the Mayo Clinic about the AI technology being used to detect and treat women with sleep apnea, a disorder that's often misdiagnosed in women.
Transgender service members sue Trump administration over retirement benefits
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
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Vehicle repossessions surging at pace on par with Great Recession
More than 2.2 million vehicles have already been repossessed this year, a number expected to climb past 3 million by the end of 2025, in line with the Great Recession.
Krispy Kreme makes Minnesota return with opening of Fridley location
A popular brand is making its sweet return to Minnesota on Wednesday.
Pros and cons of a 50-year mortgage, according to real estate experts
The Trump administration is working on a plan for a 50-year mortgage, and Twin Cities real estate professionals say there are many pros and cons to consider.
Government shutdown bill targets hemp THC products
There's an unexpected consequence inside the deal to end the federal government shutdown: making hemp products illegal.
Slime beats out snow as Toy Hall of Fame 2025 inductee
Slime, that gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit.
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Shots fired in Columbia Heights, but none hurt, sheriff's office says
No one was hurt when someone opened fire on a residential street in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Friday morning, authorities said, and the shooter has not been found.
Speeding driver claimed no memory of fatal St. Paul crash, charges say
The 22-year-old man from Fridley, Minnesota, was charged with one count of criminal vehicular homicide in Ramsey County on Thursday.
Lyndon Wiggins files motion for third trial in killing of Monique Baugh
After being found guilty at retrial earlier this month, Lyndon Wiggins is seeking a third trial over his role in the 2019 kidnapping and killing of Minneapolis realtor Monique Baugh.
St. Paul police investigating deadly hit-and-run
Officers responded to the area of Saint Anthony Avenue and Aldine Street around 5:15 p.m. on a report that a pedestrian had been hit.
Chicago sues DOJ over "illegal" DEI restrictions on community policing grant
The City of Chicago is suing the Justice Department over restrictions on community policing hiring that the Johnson administration says are illegal. The city of St. Paul, Minnesota is also joining the federal lawsuit.
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Mayo Clinic turns to AI to help narrow gender gap in diagnosing sleep apnea
Mayo Clinic doctors tap into AI technology to detect and treat women with sleep apnea, a disorder that's often misdiagnosed in women.
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FDA chief says warning labels deterred menopause care: "It's an American tragedy"
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
M Health Fairview, UnitedHealthcare dispute could leave patients out of network
M Health Fairview says over 100,000 patients with commercial plans from UnitedHealthcare may find themselves out of network come Jan. 1, 2026.
Minnesotans to receive full SNAP benefits this weekend, Gov. Walz says
Minnesota leaders confirmed Saturday the state will issue full SNAP benefits for November to the 440,000 Minnesotans enrolled in wake of a federal court ruling ordering existing federal funds to be directed to the program.
Can your baby bump reveal your child's sex?
One of the earliest surprises in parenthood can be learning the sex of your baby. There are tests to determine gender, but can your belly reveal the sex of your baby?
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Slime beats out snow as Toy Hall of Fame 2025 inductee
Slime, that gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit.
Sally Kirkland, actor known for roles in "Anna" and "The Sting," dies at 84
Sally Kirkland was best known for sharing the screen with Paul Newman and Robert Redford in "The Sting" and her Oscar-nominated title role in the 1987 movie "Anna."
App provides Twin Cities audio tour of the spots that made Prince
As "Purple Rain: The Musical" takes the stage in Minneapolis, fans can step outside the theater and into Prince's world.
Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's newest inductees
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations. See the list.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.