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The North Dakota Legislature in November set aside $150 million in federal coronavirus aid to help construct such a trans-state pipeline for natural gas, which is a byproduct of oil production.
The 68-year-old is charged with murder and attempted murder in a deadly shooting spree inside a health clinic in Buffalo, Minn., last year.
The USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul now heads to its home base at the naval station in Mayport, Florida to await orders.
The March 30, 1985, concert at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York, included the songs "Delirious," "1999," "Little Red Corvette," "Take Me Home," "Let's Pretend We're Married," "Computer Blue," "When Doves Cry" and "I Would Die 4 U," among others.
Police in Burnsville are seeking help finding a person they say robbed multiple banks.
Minneapolis North High School's principal returned to work on Monday after the district reversed its decision to put her on paid leave.
The hospitalization rate is back above the line for high risk after sitting below it for months. It stands 9.4 new hospital admissions per 100,000 residents. The threshold for high risk for that metric is 8 cases per 100,000 residents.
Rapper and ensemble member of the "Fast & Furious" franchise, Ludacris, will be performing at Mystic Lake early this fall.
A significant road closure is happening Monday in Minneapolis.
Six-year-old Eli Hart's family is continuing to share the feelings of grief and frustration they say have persisted since the boy was found dead in a car trunk near Orono Friday morning.
A Wisconsin couple say they killed a bear that attacked them inside their home after they spotted it eating from their bird feeder.
"They're harder to get parts for, they're harder to maintain, and my maintenance officer is spending more and more time keeping these [the C-130 Hercules] in the air," Col. James D. Cleet said. "They just need more TLC."
"Eight different reeds to make a sound. And it actually it sounds very similar to the bagpipe," said qeej instructor Koob Meej Lee.
"There's just not a lot of places, and then you look at other parts of the city that are flooded with options, different options, and you kind of have to ask 'Why?'" Appetite For Change Co-Founder Michelle Horovitz said.
Minnesota beer lovers can again buy growlers at some of the state's largest breweries and six packs to-go at other smaller taprooms under a new law effective Monday.
A man found guilty of charges connected to a federal gang crackdown in Minneapolis has been sentenced to nearly eight years in prison.
HCMC is on life support, as leaders warn the state's busiest trauma hospital could be just months away from closing without an infusion of cash. Two demonstrations in downtown Minneapolis tried to spotlight the problem on Thursday.
The Minneapolis Police Department said "a domestic altercation between brothers" led to the stabbing on the 3000 block of Girard Avenue North.
A 19-year-old man is back in a Dakota County, Minnesota, jail after he allegedly stole a car from the parking lot after getting released Wednesday afternoon.
This time last year, the price was $3 in the metro. Last month it spiked to $3.45 and has been steadily climbing ever since.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
Across the country, more than 152 million Americans — or 45% — are living with unhealthy levels of air pollution.
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed the conviction against Adam Fravel, who killed Madeline Kingsbury in 2023 and was sentenced to life in prison.
They were all hospitalized, and the driver's injuries were severe enough to necessitate an airlift, police said.
An ambulance driver hit and killed a moose in northern Minnesota early Monday, with no serious injuries to those in the emergency vehicle.
You may have heard of Give to the Max Day, where people donate millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits and organizations across Minnesota on a single day. That idea has spread to western Wisconsin, called Give Big Valleys.
Federal prosecutors say a small-town Wisconsin police chief tried to help California gun dealers import illegal armor-piercing rounds from Europe.
Local and federal law enforcement are investigating after nearly 50 firearms and "a large quantity of ammunition" were stolen from a sporting goods store in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Friday.
Two Minnesotans were killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening in western Wisconsin.
Matthew Keirans used William Woods's identity for decades, then manipulated police into prosecuting Woods, who spent 428 days in jail and 147 days in a mental hospital before DNA evidence proved his innocence.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
The legislation, which passed 56-10, makes wagers on topics like sports, weather, events in popular culture, war and death explicitly illegal.
With the Midterm Elections just six months away, will historic support from minority voters hold strong for Republican candidates. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy asked University of Minnesota Professor Michael Minta if that momentum will hold strong through the midterm elections.
HCMC is on life support, as leaders warn the state's busiest trauma hospital could be just months away from closing without an infusion of cash. Two demonstrations in downtown Minneapolis tried to spotlight the problem on Thursday.
The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.
Story after story filled the room inside Humboldt High School's auditorium in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday evening. The goal: a space for people to talk directly to elected leaders about the impacts of Operation Metro Surge.
Some Twin Cities rideshare drivers say they may have to leave the road as gas prices continue to increase.
A large investment company is warning anyone with stocks to hold on to your hats. Information from JP Morgan says uncertainty is fueling inflation, but so far the market has been more resilient than expected.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The bill would provide an average refund increase of $171 to homeowners after sharp property tax increases across the state this year.
The bills aim to close what supporters call a gambling law loophole, allowing for these prediction markets to flourish with no regulations.
A man found guilty of charges connected to a federal gang crackdown in Minneapolis has been sentenced to nearly eight years in prison.
The Minneapolis Police Department said "a domestic altercation between brothers" led to the stabbing on the 3000 block of Girard Avenue North.
A 19-year-old man is back in a Dakota County, Minnesota, jail after he allegedly stole a car from the parking lot after getting released Wednesday afternoon.
A Twin Cities man accused of impersonating a high school student was expected to make his first court appearance Thursday on felony forgery charges, but failed to show up, according to court records.
A 69-year-old man is dead after a shooting Wednesday night in north Minneapolis, according to police.
HCMC is on life support, as leaders warn the state's busiest trauma hospital could be just months away from closing without an infusion of cash. Two demonstrations in downtown Minneapolis tried to spotlight the problem on Thursday.
There is bipartisan support to help save the hospital, but the state Senate is proposing less money than the House. One former patient has something to say to those lawmakers.
Hold Your Horses is a local nonprofit that provides therapy alongside horses and the natural world for people of all ages and abilities.
Minnesota lawmakers are calling for the humanitarian release of a woman detained earlier this year amid Operation Metro Surge who is suffering from a tennis ball-sized ovarian cyst.
For more than 50 years, Steve Nesseth has answered the call, not for the recognition, but because for him service is simply a way of life.
Mononymous country music star Hardy is set to kick off the final weekend of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
A video game is helping people experience the Ojibwe culture in a new way.
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn has been fined by the NHL for cross-checking Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman after a heated exchange between the players during Game 5 of the first-round playoff series.
Cole Young had three late-inning RBIs for the Seattle Mariners, including the go-ahead two-run single in the ninth in a 5-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
The Minnesota Wild are going home with a chance to advance in the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2015.
Matt Boldy scored the tiebreaking power-play goal in the final minute of the second period and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 4-2 for a 3-2 lead in the first-round Western Conference series.
Julio Rodriguez hit three doubles, scored twice and drove in two runs, and Josh Naylor had a homer and four RBIs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1.
With the Midterm Elections just six months away, will historic support from minority voters hold strong for Republican candidates. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy asked University of Minnesota Professor Michael Minta if that momentum will hold strong through the midterm elections.
The only open Congressional race in Minnesota is in the state's 2nd Congressional District, where the incumbent Rep. Angie Craig is not running for reelection but running for U.S. Senate.
The Cook Partisan Voting Index rates the district at a +3 for Democratic candidates, which means in recent presidential elections, Democrats have held a narrow 3-point edge.
From the controversies to the name-calling to bathhouse proposals to perhaps not renewing Police Chief Brian O'Hara's contract, it seems the Minneapolis City Council is always giving us something to talk about.
From the controversies to the name-calling to bathhouse proposals to perhaps not renewing Police Chief Brian O'Hara's contract, it seems the Minneapolis City Council is always giving us something to talk about.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Shattuck-St. Mary's is more than a hockey school, but hockey has helped put the school on the map. They have banners and big names to prove it, though the real evidence lies with a man called Rooster.
A symbolic change is bothering some Minnesotans. Now their local leaders are listening; several cities are voting to fly the old state flag instead of the new one. While it was a drastic redesign, it wasn't the first.
Construction season has arrived, potentially adding several minutes to your daily drive to work. So, how bad is the commute in the Twin Cities? Good Question.
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
The pet insurance industry is relatively new, and experts say that's partly why there's a low number of policies, but it is growing.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
Cooler air will remain in place through the rest of the week.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Overall quiet this weekend, with near normal temperatures and only isolated rain chances, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Thursday kicks off a chilly stretch in the Twin Cities, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Thursday will be chilly in the Twin Cities, with areas of frost early and again in the evening hours.
With the Midterm Elections just six months away, will historic support from minority voters hold strong for Republican candidates. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy asked University of Minnesota Professor Michael Minta if that momentum will hold strong through the midterm elections.
Cooler air will remain in place through the rest of the week.
Two demonstrations in downtown Minneapolis are calling attention to HCMC’s funding problems.
A man was fatally stabbed in north Minneapolis early Thursday, according to police.
Gina Nelson, with the Minneapolis Farmers Market, shares a preview.