Minneapolis school officials seek pause on closure plans
After community pushback, some Minneapolis school board members are proposing a pause on sweeping school closure plans.
Lawmaker said he was "sober cabbing" before DWI arrest, video shows
In video from the stop, Rep. Elliott Engen tells officers he was the designated driver. His passengers included fellow Republican Rep. Walter Hudson, who had been drinking and was carrying a gun.
New Mpls. eatery aims to help Longfellow neighborhood thrive
There's an ambitious new restaurant with a refreshing mission in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis.
Family questions why man charged in shooting was allowed inside group home
The family of Bryce Hayes is demanding answers after he was brutally killed at a mental health facility.
Chef Sameh Wadi reboots Saffron, paying homage to Palestinian roots
Saffron, a popular downtown Minneapolis restaurant, is rebooting a 2.0 version in Northeast Minneapolis in the former Young Joni space.
Minnesota DNR canceling Twin Metals mineral lease
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it is canceling a Twin Metals Minnesota mineral lease.
Iron Rangers stay united despite rift over mining near Boundary Waters
Minnesota's Iron Range has a history of iron ore mining dating back to the 1880s. But renewed conversations about copper-nickel mining in the area are fueling debate up north and beyond. Neighbors in the Ely area are navigating the divisive issue while staying largely united.
Does a copper-nickel mine near Minnesota's Boundary Waters make sense?
Advocates say a copper-nickel mine near the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota is the type of diversification needed to keep the industry alive in the region. Concerned neighbors worry that it could compromise the watershed and tarnish the wilderness area. Beyond environmental concerns, some wonder if a copper-nickel mine in the area makes sense.
Can Minnesota's Boundary Waters be mined safely?
Gov. Tim Walz's move to ban mining near the Boundary Waters highlights a long-standing debate: Can a copper-nickel mine operate in a northern Minnesota watershed without tarnishing the world-class Boundary Waters? The answer depends on who you ask.
Twin Metals has spent $650M on Minnesota mine still awaiting approval
Twin Metals says a copper-nickel mine near the Boundary Waters would bring hundreds of union jobs and 1,400 additional positions. Still, opponents say the environmental risks to the watershed are not worth the trade-offs.
Mining debate reignites near Minnesota's Boundary Waters
Advocates tout domestic production as critical, while critics say it's not worth the trade-off in this sensitive location.
Trump hosts farming roundtable in western Wisconsin
President Trump was in western Wisconsin Friday afternoon to host a roundtable on farming at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls.
Wildfire-hit North Shore residents can now return home to assess damage
Wildfire-hit residents of Minnesota's North Shore can now return home to assess damage, according to the Minnesota Incident Command System.
Inside James Beard Award-nominated Shigeyuki Furukawa's Minneapolis restaurant
Shigeyuki Furukawa is the only person to bring home a nomination for the James Beard Award in Minnesota this year.
Research project focused on wolf pup survival
The research adds to the understanding of the species and how populations adapt and survive in a landscape heavily influenced by humans.