Ely businesses struggle amid northern Minnesota wildfires

Wildfires in northern Minnesota have brought summer tourism to a near halt in the Ely area.

• Jul 21

Researches study how Minnesota neighbors come together in tough times

People around the world were watching earlier this year as Minnesotans showed up in droves for peaceful protests. The neighborly behavior got so much attention that scholars from North Carolina traveled here to study it this summer.

• Jul 22

Public safety leaders discuss path forward following Minneapolis violence

There were heated moments Tuesday evening as Minneapolis leaders met with community members to discuss public safety following increased violence over the last several days.

• Jul 21

Man pleads guilty to defrauding Minnesota housing program

A man accused of defrauding a Minnesota program meant to help people with disabilities find and maintain housing pleaded guilty on Tuesday.

• Jul 21

St. Paul man executed 3 over apartment parking contract dispute, charges say

A 30-year-old St. Paul, Minnesota, man is accused of executing three people inside a leasing office Monday over a parking garage contract dispute.

• Jul 22

Minnesota town unveils 65-foot nutcracker, claims world record

A nearly 66-foot Uncle Sam-style nutcracker named Verne the Patriot now stands in Luverne, Minnesota, a small town that already has more nutcrackers than people. And yes, the star-spangled behemoth has a working jaw.

• Jul 21

Maplewood officer injured in stabbing; 1 in custody

The Maplewood Police Department said an officer was injured Tuesday morning after a man stabbed him at a CVS store.

• Jul 21

GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds

Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.

• Jul 21

Amid Lynx winning streak, Kayla McBride named Player of the Week

The Minnesota Lynx are on a six-game winning streak​ thanks in large part to the scoring prowess of Kayla McBride, who's now earning some recognition for her efforts.

• Jul 21

Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5B but sources say total could be far more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.

• Jul 21

Trump admin. halts $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his agency is pausing $867.5 million in Medicaid payments to California and $199 million to Minnesota.

• Jul 21

Pickle wine, ranch dressing beer among new drinks at 2026 state fair

After scarfing down a Pickle Pie, Hmong Corndog or one of the dozens of other new foods on offer at the Minnesota State Fair​ this year, you'll need something to slake your thirst. Luckily, the Great Minnesota Get-Together has you covered on that front, too.

• Jul 21

What makes an RGB LED TV different, and where can you get one?

Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.

• Jul 21

All-Star Buxton returns for Twins after missing 9 games with hip strain

The Minnesota Twins have activated All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list.

• Jul 21

Heat abates Tuesday in Twin Cities, kicking off comfortable stretch

Comfortable summer weather will return to the Twin Cities on Tuesday and stick around through Friday.

• Jul 21

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