Not Much Hope As Lawmakers Begin Private Bargaining
With just two weeks remaining to sort out broad deals on tax relief, transportation funding and other spending plans, Minnesota's Legislature is locked in a stare down.
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With just two weeks remaining to sort out broad deals on tax relief, transportation funding and other spending plans, Minnesota's Legislature is locked in a stare down.
Here's a look at the four things you need to know for Sunday, May 8, 2016.
Prince left behind no known will when he died April 21, and the work of settling his multimillion-dollar estate is being carried out behind closed doors by tight-lipped lawyers.
The 4th Precinct was a place of tension just five months ago when protesters occupied the area for nearly three weeks. On Saturday, it was a place for peace with a community-organized barbecue across the street.
Police believe the body recovered from a Brainerd lake Saturday morning is that of a missing vulnerable adult.
People and their pets were out and about Saturday to support animals in need of a good home.
Many Minnesotans woke up Saturday and wondered: Did all of my neighbors have bonfires last night? WCCO Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says the smokiness you see Saturday morning is partially connected to the Alberta wildfires, and mostly from the Skibo wildfire in Hubbard County in northern Minnesota, just east of Hoyt Lakes.
Gov. Scott Walker traveled to northwestern Wisconsin for the 51st annual Governor's Fishing Opener.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is warning everyone that much of the state is under explosive fire conditions.
Even though it's technically "Siete de Mayo," the 34th annual Cinco de Mayo West Side St. Paul Fiesta is in full effect. The celebration is along Cesar Chavez Street, and features arts, cuisine, a car show, contests and much more.
It's been nearly three years since Minnesota opened a path for lawsuits by victims of long-ago childhood sexual abuse. In that time, more than 800 people have brought abuse claims against churches, the Boy Scouts, schools and a children's theater company.
Stevie Wonder, Faith Evans, Aloe Blacc and Eric Benet paid tribute to Prince with words and music at a public memorial Friday in Los Angeles.
Have you bought your Powerball ticket? Saturday night's jackpot is one of the top 10 biggest in history. The winner will get a whopping $415 million.
With just a couple weeks to go in the legislative session, a dog is helping break down party lines.
Put on your cape and tights, because this weekend is Minneapolis Comic Con! It will include a ton of celebrity guests from your favorite sci-fi and superhero shows and movies.
