Man wanted for questioning in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting, police say
Investigators are trying to piece together the shooter's movements before and after the targeted attack.
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Walz says he isn't ruling out a third term as Minnesota governor
After losing his bid for vice president on the Democratic ticket this November, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he is not ruling out running for a third term in the state's top office.
Timothée Chalamet treats Minneapolis fans to early screening of Bob Dylan film
Fans of Timothée Chalamet stood out in the cold for hours on Thursday night in Minneapolis to get a chance to see the Oscar-nominated actor discuss his new Bob Dylan biopic, "A Complete Unknown."
Warm-up begins Friday in Minnesota, with weekend highs in the 40s
Minnesota will start to warm up on Friday, with temperatures pushing into the 40s this weekend.
Chi-Chi's Mexican restaurants set to return 20 years after bankruptcy
The Minnesota-born Mexican restaurant chain Chi-Chi's is making a comeback 20 years after ending its "celebration of food."
How does ice form on Minnesota's lakes?
Just because Minnesota has had frigid temperatures lately doesn't mean lake ice is safe yet.
St. Paul man recreates iconic Dayton's holiday window displays
For decades, families flocked to the eighth floor auditorium of the downtown Minneapolis Dayton's for its famous holiday displays.
In wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, security companies see boom in demand
Security companies say they've been busy since UnitedHealthcare's tragedy.
These are Minnesota's most-searched slang words of 2024
Researchers have pinpointed the slang words Minnesotans were curious enough about this year to hit up Google in the pursuit of broadening their cultural vocabulary.
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This fall was warmest on record for Twin Cities
Despite this recent cold snap, the Twin Cities still ended up with the warmest fall on record this year.
Sunny, but cold Saturday on tap
Expect a fairly quiet, but cold weekend as Canadian high pressure nudges in.
Chilly temps for Black Friday shoppers
Despite forecasted sunshine, Black Friday shoppers should bundle up with high temperatures in the teens across Minnesota.
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New clues in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing, and more headlines
A gunman is still on the run after killing the CEO of Minnesota-based UnitedHealthcare, plus more of the day’s top stories.
NEXT Weather: 5 a.m. forecast from Dec. 6, 2024
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says we'll start to warm up on Friday, with temps pushing into the 40s this weekend.
NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. forecast for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024
We have a warm up in our future. On Saturday we could see temps as high as the 40s and plenty of sunshine. But there are chances for flurries as well. Chris Shaffer breaks down everything you need to know.
How does ice form on lakes?
We all know that frozen lakes offer a lot of fun. But how does ice form on lakes and which ice is safest?
Timothée Chalamet pays a visit to Minneapolis to talk new Bob Dylan movie
Timothée Chalamet made a stop in Minneapolis where he met with fans and had a chance to talk about his upcoming movie "A Complete Unknown"
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HSSR: Friday Nov. 22, 2024
Meet a student athlete from Chisago Lakes with endless drive, despite a surprise diagnosis. Plus, Becker and Totino-Grace battled at U.S. Bank Stadium for the Class 4A championship.
Vikings' Jonathan Greenard named NFC's best defender in November
Pass rusher Jonathan Greenard, one of a slew of defensive free agents the Minnesota Vikings added last offseason, was named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Month for November.
Gopher volleyball faces Western Kentucky in first round of NCAA tournament
The Gophers were hoping to host the first weekend of the NCAA volleyball tournament, but instead they're in Lexington, where they'll take on Western Kentucky on Thursday.
C.J. Ham named 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award nominee
The Minnesota Vikings announced on Thursday that C.J. Ham has been selected as the team's nominee for the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
Randle scores 20 as Wolves cruise to 108-80 victory over Clippers
Julius Randle scored 16 of his 20 points in the first quarter, Anthony Edwards added 16 and the Minnesota Timberwolves rolled to a 108-80 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
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How does ice form on Minnesota's lakes?
Just because Minnesota has had frigid temperatures lately doesn't mean lake ice is safe yet.
How long do Thanksgiving leftovers last in the fridge?
From turkey, to mashed potatoes, stuffing and pies, many are ending Thanksgiving with full stomachs and refrigerators.
What are those orange bins around Minnesota used for?
We're just over two weeks since Minnesota's deer opener and already hunters have harvested more than 123,000 of them using firearms. That could equal huge dollars for the state if they all took one extra step.
Who is Betty Crocker?
This holiday season, you might pull out a Betty Crocker cookbook to find a tried and true recipe.
How the drought may impact your Christmas tree
Krueger is the third-generation owner of Krueger's Christmas Tree Farm. While he finds joy in knowing the evergreens will make a family happy, they might not realize the effort it took to reach these towering heights.
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Minnesota families become best friends after meeting in the NICU
One month into his stay at the NICU at M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital, Cooper got a neighbor, Raghu, who weighed even less than him. The parents quickly connected.
A high school hockey team remembers longtime teammate who passed away from cancer
A Twin Cities high school hockey team hit the ice for the first time Friday night since losing a teammate to a long battle with cancer. Max Akerson died earlier this week.
The Battis-Bohen family keeps the "Turkey Bowl" tradition going after 91 years
The Battis-Bohen bowl tradition is alive and well after 91 consecutive Thanksgivings.
2 killed in northern Minnesota crash, including Red Lake officer
A Red Lake Department of Public Safety officer was one of two people killed in a crash in the northern Minnesota community Wednesday morning.
St. Paul group giving out Thanksgiving meal kits
The cost of Thanksgiving dinner is still nearly 20% higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Union Gospel Mission is lightening the load by welcoming 10,000 families through their meal kit pick-up.
Play puts spotlight on Minneapolis 'Cedar-Riverside neighborhood
A group of young adults wants everyone, regardless of what suburb or rural area they live in, to know what it's really like to live in the heart of the city and to sometimes not have a place to live at all.
Those experiencing homelessness get winter resources Saturday in St. Paul
Inside Catholic Charities St Paul Opportunity Center, local physicians, surgeons, and lawyers gathered on Sunday to support people experiencing homelessness.
Possible drug deal ends in shooting in Dinkytown, police say
A man is expected to survive after being shot during a possible drug deal in Minneapolis' Dinkytown neighborhood Thursday morning, police said.
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Minnesota's tiniest residents celebrate Halloween
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
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.
Northern lights in Minnesota: Oct. 10, 2024
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Northern lights spotted over Minnesota: Sept. 16, 2024
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
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In wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, security companies see boom in demand
Security companies say they've been busy since UnitedHealthcare's tragedy.
St. Paul man recreates iconic Dayton's holiday window displays
For decades, families flocked to the eighth floor auditorium of the downtown Minneapolis Dayton's for its famous holiday displays.
Threats made to Brian Thompson's homes were hoaxes, police say
Bomb threats were made to homes owned by Brian Thompson and his widow hours after the United Healthcare CEO's killing on Wednesday, according to police documents and property records.
Mpls. City Council vote to override mayor's labor board veto fails
With an 8-5 tally in favor, the council fell one short of the nine votes needed to overrule the mayor.
C.J. Ham named 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award nominee
The Minnesota Vikings announced on Thursday that C.J. Ham has been selected as the team's nominee for the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
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Retreat in Sartell allows visitors to sleep under the night sky
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
Duluth bicyclist dies after being hit struck by two cars, police say
A 60-year-old bicyclist has died after being struck by two cars on Wednesday in Duluth.
As temperatures turn frigid, Minnesotans turn to saunas for warmth and community
Devotees say the state's sauna mania is about more than sweat and snow.
Man sues city to keep helicopter landing along lake
A chopper landing on a piece of private property on the exclusive East Gull Lake has given flight to a big back-and-forth battle for years.
Newly released report gives greater insight into fatal hayride death in October
A newly released report from the Stearns County Sheriff's Office gives more insight into the fatal accident at the Harvest of Horror Haunted Hayride back on Oct. 12 where 13-year-old Alexander Mick died.
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Nate Bargatze to play several shows in Minnesota, Wisconsin in 2025
Nate Bargatze, one of the hottest stand-up comedians in the U.S., will make three stops each in Minnesota and Wisconsin next year on his "Big Dumb Eyes" tour.
Discovery of cocaine, chickens leads to closure of Milwaukee bar
A Milwaukee bar is permanently closed after police found cocaine, bullets and chickens on the premises.
Unions score a major win in Wisconsin with a court ruling restoring collective bargaining rights
Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions have scored a major legal victory with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 state law.
Wisconsin's Ben Wikler enters the race to lead DNC
Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party in Wisconsin, says he's joined the race to lead the national party after an election that swept Donald Trump and Republicans to power in Washington.
Wisconsin officials certify Trump's victory in teleconference
Wisconsin's election commission leader has quietly certified Donald Trump's victory in the battleground state, a departure from the chaos that surrounded the 2020 election results.
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After losing bid for vice president, Gov. Tim Walz says he isn't ruling out a third term as Minnesota governor
After losing his bid for vice president on the Democratic ticket this November, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he is not ruling out running for a third term in the state's top office.
House Republicans block release of Matt Gaetz ethics report
The House Ethics Committee met earlier Thursday to discuss its investigation into the Florida Republican.
Mpls. City Council vote to override mayor's labor board veto fails
With an 8-5 tally in favor, the council fell one short of the nine votes needed to overrule the mayor.
For more out-of-work Americans, it's taking months to find a new job
A growing number of unemployed workers have been searching for a new job for more than 15 weeks, labor data shows.
Trump to nominate Paul Atkins, a cryptocurrency advocate, for SEC chair
President-elect Donald Trump says he intends to nominate Paul Atkins, the CEO of Patomak Partners and a former SEC commissioner, to head the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Chi-Chi's Mexican restaurants set to return 20 years after bankruptcy
The Minnesota-born Mexican restaurant chain Chi-Chi's is making a comeback 20 years after ending its "celebration of food."
Some Cyber Monday deals may be too good to be true, BBB warns
While there are many Cyber Monday deals out there from legitimate websites, the BBB's Bao Vang says online-buyer beware.
Black Friday shopping traditions live on at Mall of America
The mall is expecting tens of thousands of shoppers for Black Friday with plenty of deals.
Black Friday deals have Minnesotans camping out
Great deals means Minnesotans are camping out on Black Friday Eve
What's open and what's closed on Thanksgiving in Minnesota?
Are you running out to get a last-minute Thanksgiving dinner ingredient? Here's what's open and closed on Thanksgiving in Minnesota.
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Threats made to Brian Thompson's homes were hoaxes, police say
Bomb threats were made to homes owned by Brian Thompson and his widow hours after the United Healthcare CEO's killing on Wednesday, according to police documents and property records.
Maps show timeline of UnitedHealthcare CEO killer's escape
As the manhunt continues for who shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, here's a look at the gunman's movements.
UnitedHealthcare CEO's slaying adds tragic twist to parent company's tumultuous year
Minnesota-based UnitedHealthcare Group Inc. has faced a firestorm of controversy this year. And as investigators search for a motive in the slaying of Brian Thompson, CEO of its insurance arm, they aren't counting anything out.
Bullets fired at UnitedHealthcare CEO had words written on them
"Delay," "deny" and possibly "depose" were written on shell casings and bullets recovered at the scene of the shooting that killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Timeline of the killing of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson
A manhunt is underway for the killer of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, who was gunned down early Wednesday morning outside of a Midtown Manhattan hotel.
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UnitedHealthcare CEO's slaying adds tragic twist to parent company's tumultuous year
Minnesota-based UnitedHealthcare Group Inc. has faced a firestorm of controversy this year. And as investigators search for a motive in the slaying of Brian Thompson, CEO of its insurance arm, they aren't counting anything out.
How a Twin Cities man used meditation to manage his anxiety
Whether it's for five or 15 minutes, Johnson says the small amount of time spent meditating has made a big difference.
Kids worked overnight shifts at pork processing plant, feds find
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
Vikings legend Randy Moss "battling something internal"
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
New pharmacy in Minneapolis specializes in HIV care
A first-of-its-kind treatment center aimed at helping those living with or at risk of HIV is now open in Minneapolis.
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"The Brutalist" named year's best film by New York film critics
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
Nate Bargatze to play several shows in Minnesota, Wisconsin in 2025
Nate Bargatze, one of the hottest stand-up comedians in the U.S., will make three stops each in Minnesota and Wisconsin next year on his "Big Dumb Eyes" tour.
Kendrick Lamar to kick off Grand National Tour in Minneapolis
Rap's reigning hater-in-chief Kendrick Lamar will kick off his next tour in Minneapolis.
AC/DC to kick off first US tour in 9 years in Minneapolis
Legendary Australian rockers AC/DC are Minnesota-bound for the first time in nearly a decade.
Elton John says he lost his eyesight after eye infection
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.