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They played a key role in storming the beaches at Normandy, but they don't always get the recognition in the history books. On Saturday, dozens of World War II glider pilots from around the country met to share their stories at the Anoka County airport.
For many of us it's officially on--the heat, that is. A cool blast of air has caused some to fire up the furnaces. It's estimated Minnesotans pay around $1,500 dollars a year in energy costs. And if you need a new furnace, that can add on thousands more.
It's Oktoberfest at the state fairgrounds and this year they've added a big tent in the campground area, which features more food options, games and vendors.
Patting his notes for emphasis, Sen. Al Franken made an impassioned case: The Internet needs to be free for all, he said, not customized so that big corporations can optimize it.
Fall is often a short-lived season. Certain things, aside from the weather, are here and then gone quickly. Things like high school football games, fall colors and a certain kind of beer that you may have never heard of.
If you're looking to fall into the autumn season, we have the place for you. Four times a year, designers transform an historic home in Minneapolis by repainting, refurnishing, and redecorating the entire house with trends for the season.
Growing up, there's something really special about your bedroom. But for those who battle life-threatening illnesses, their spaces feel more medical than youthful. The charity Special Spaces Minneapolis takes those rooms and transforms them into dream rooms with the help of donations and volunteers.
It's a little wet and a little chilly, but that's not stopping die hard runners! Runners from around the country, and right here at home, are in town for the Twin Cities Marathon that takes place Sunday.
A car crashed into a south Minneapolis home early Saturday morning, according to police. The crash occurred in the 3000 block of 2nd Avenue South around 4 a.m. The driver of the vehicle plowed through the fence and smashed into the front porch of the home.
Five people have been charged in the killing of a 20-year-old man during an attempted robbery in Superior. WDIO-TV reports 17-year-old Chance Andrews is charged with felony murder and accused of shooting 20-year-old Garth Velin Tuesday evening.
Some major roads across the metro are experiencing closures and detours this weekend. Southbound Interstate 35W will be closed from Highway 280 in Roseville, Minnesota to 4th Street SE in Minneapolis.
A freeze could stop the growing season in the upper Midwest as far south as Nebraska and Iowa, leaving farmers in a difficult situation because much of the region's corn and soybean fields are not quite ready for harvest.
Get your knock-knock jokes ready. Humorist Garrison Keillor has scheduled another Joke Show for his public radio program, "A Prairie Home Companion." The Joke Show will be broadcast live from the Pantages Theatre in downtown Minneapolis on Nov. 1.
The chill in the air is serious, but it wasn't cold enough to stop some people from heading outdoors for fun. A week ago Friday, the temperatures reminded us of summer. Short pants and tank tops were in order, and outside is where everyone spent their morning, afternoon and evening. It was a Top-10 Weather Day.
Ivy and Kelley in Mrs. Neppl's class at Tremont Elementary are learning about rivers. They want to know: What is the longest river in the U.S.? The Missouri River, at 2,541 miles, beats out the mighty Mississippi at 2,230 miles. But here's the thing: the Missouri is a tributary of the Mississippi.
