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A proposal that would have taken gray wolves in the western Great Lakes region and Wyoming off the endangered list did not make it into a massive year-end congressional tax and spending package, an omission welcomed Wednesday by groups that support maintaining federal protections for the predators.
A brewing federal budget deal brings good news for Minnesota's medical device companies.
It's safe to say Minnesota's weather has been a bit bizarre this December. From temps in the 40s to green lawns, December has felt a bit more like May this year. That trend continued Wednesday.
Officials have identified the person killed Tuesday morning in a crash behind a school bus. The State Patrol says 57-year-old Debora Trowbridge, of New Prague, died after her Ford Focus was rear-ended by a Chevy Silverado.
Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio clashed sharply over national security and immigration in Tuesday's Republican presidential debate, thrusting their evolving feud to the forefront of the GOP race. Front-runner Donald Trump stood firmly behind his provocative call for banning Muslims from the United States, saying, "We are not talking about religion, we are talking about security."
Officials have reopened part of Interstate 90 in southern South Dakota, but travel remains difficult in much of the Dakotas due to a snow storm that also has caused power outages and school closures.
The number of fire deaths in Minnesota is on the rise. The State Fire Marshal's office says 51 people have died in fires this year, compared to 43 at this time last year. The number of fire fatalities is the highest since 2011.
Five recommendations for getting away on a nontraditional holiday vacation
It's been quite the week for basketball in Minnesota. No, we're not talking the Timberwolves. Last week, a high school basketball player hit a half-court shot to win a game at the buzzer in Austin. This week, a Bloomington mom sunk one to win a discount on tuition for her daughter.
You know you're doing what you love if you'd do it without getting paid. One Twin Cities educator is known to step up without asking for anything in return.
Officials with the Minnesota Department of Health have confirmed that there is an outbreak of whooping cough in southeastern Minnesota. Officials say there have been 36 confirmed cases of whooping cough in Olmsted County in the last six weeks, specifically the Rochester area.
The Minneapolis Board of Education is suspending contract negotiations with the district's next superintendent while it investigates abuse allegations.
Wayzata Schools voted last night to let their high school students sleep in a little longer next year. Studies have shown many teenagers don't get nearly the amount of sleep they need. So, how much sleep do people need? Good Question.
The man said he forgot his wallet and offered to go get it; he owed more than $30. Unsure if he would return, a waitress said she called the police officers she has come to know well.
They often promise peace and salvation, but experts warn of the dangers of cults. It's estimated that there are dozens of cults in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and as many as 5,000 in the country. Now, a new treatment center will offer a place for members to find a way out.
