Police Kill Cow On The Loose In St. Paul
Holy cow! St. Paul police reported that a white heifer was on the loose at the intersection of Pierce Butler Route and Lexington Avenue.
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Black Lives Matter Protesters Block Light Rail In St. Paul
Police and Metro Transit officials were prepared Sunday morning as Black Lives Matter protesters rallied on the Green Line in St. Paul in an attempt to shut down the light rail.
St. Paul Chase Leads To Bleeding Brain, Flaming Power Lines
A police officer is recovering today after a chase and crash Thursday night in St. Paul. It happened around 10:45 a.m. near University and Milton Avenues. An officer tried to stop a car driving with the lights off, but the driver took-off.
Snelling Ave. Bridge Now Closed Until Mid-August
The Snelling Avenue Bridge in St. Paul is now closed, and will remain closed until the middle of August. Crews with the Minnesota Department of Transportation will be repaving and making other improvements to the mile-and-a-half stretch.
Construction Set To Snarl Snelling Avenue Bridge At I-94
A major construction project begins Sunday along I-94 in St. Paul -- the Snelling Avenue bridge will shut down and remain closed through mid-August.
Roseville Apartment Fire Kills 2 Cats
The Roseville Fire Department says that two residents escaped an apartment fire Monday morning that caused an estimated $80,000 worth of damage to the building and killed two pets.
Highway 13 In Mendota Closes In Both Directions
Motorists are being advised to seek alternate routes while Highway 13 in Mendota closes for emergency repairs Tuesday. The highway will be closed at 11 a.m. both ways between 2nd Street and Lexington Avenue. The closure is necessary so crews can repair a slope that was damaged during the recent rain.
Man Accusing Roseville Cops Of Excessive Force
A Minneapolis man says he was brutalized by Roseville police, and now he's taking them to court. The incident happened last May near Lexington Avenue and Highway 36.
Man Dies After Crashing Into Eagan Pond
A 58-year-old man has died after his minivan went off the road and into a pond in Eagan Friday morning. According to police, a witness saw a minivan leave the roadway at Lexington Avenue and Clubview Drive at 7:33 a.m. The minivan, driven by Thomas Heinz Iwen of St. Paul, went down a 10-foot retaining wall and crashed upside down into a collection pond. Iwen was extricated from his vehicle by Eagan firefighters. He was taken by ambulance to Regions Hospital in St. Paul, where he later died.
I-694 & I-494 Closures Challenge Weekend Drivers
If you're heading out Saturday morning, start planning your detour. Some big freeway closures will likely cause backups and headaches. In the New Brighton/Shoreview area, eastbound Interstate 694 between I-35W and Lexington Avenue is closed. And in Bloomington, I-494 eastbound is closed between Highway 100 and 35W.
Man Killed In Shoreview Accident ID'd
Officials have named the man killed Tuesday afternoon in an accident in Shoreview.
Police: Pedestrian Hit, Killed In Shoreview
A pedestrian was hit and killed Tuesday afternoon on the 5500 block of Lexington Avenue in Shoreview, Minn., according to authorities. The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office said officers arrived on the scene at 12:55 p.m. Tuesday after a vehicle driving northbound on Lexington Avenue, north of County Road I, collided with an adult male.
Major Traffic Changes Ahead On I-694 Projects In Arden Hills
Major traffic switches are planned throughout the weekend as construction activity winds down for the season on the Interstate 694 North Central Projects in Arden Hills.
Morning Snow Catches Drivers, MnDOT Off Guard
Metro motorists were suddenly and unexpectedly thrown into winter mode on Monday morning. According to the State Patrol, at least 50 spinouts and fender-benders were reported by late Monday morning.
Bullet-Like Projectile Hits Road Worker
A road worker was reportedly shot on Wednesday while working in a construction zone.
Driver ID'd In I-694 Arden Hills Fatal Accident
Authorities say a 59-year-old man from Spooner, Wis., died Tuesday afternoon in the north Twin Cities metro after his vehicle left the road and struck a tree.
Authorities Investigating Fatal Crash In North Metro
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in the north Twin Cities metro Tuesday afternoon. The accident happened at about 12:43 p.m. near Interstate 694 and Lexington Avenue in Arden Hills.
Man Shot Multiple Times At St. Paul Gas Station
Police are investigating after a man was shot multiple times at a St. Paul gas station overnight.
I-94 Police Chase Ends With Vehicle Flipping
A police chase ended with a roll-over accident on Interstate 94 in St. Paul Friday morning.
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Tips for keeping warm outside during the cold snap
With sub-zero temperatures in the forecast for much of this week, it's important to dress warmly if you absolutely have to head outside, but it goes beyond just having a jacket and hat.
Classes from The Canine Coach in St. Louis Park
The Canine Coach! offers classes to help dog owners train their pet.
"TESTIFY: Americana from Slavery to Today" @ Minneapolis Central Library
Former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice and NFL Hall of Famer Justice Alan Page and his family are presenting "TESTIFY: Americana from Slavery to Today" at Minneapolis Central Library from Feb.1 to Mar. 29.
Fox, Lyles help Kings outlast Timberwolves 118-111 in OT
De'Aaron Fox scored 32 points and Trey Lyles had eight of his 11 points in overtime for the Sacramento Kings, who outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-111 on Monday night.
What are your rights if you're laid off?
In 2023 alone, more than 234 tech companies have laid off nearly 76,000 workers.
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Data shows Minneapolis' "Operation Endeavor" has been successful in its first 90 days
The city says officers got more than 200 guns off the street in the first three months, and an embedded county attorney helped charge nearly 150 suspects.
Amazon to close Shakopee sorting center, impacting 680 workers
Amazon says it's permanently closing one of its Twin Cities facilities – a move that could impact nearly 700 workers.
St. Paul homeowners getting slapped with big fines for snow-covered sidewalks
Homeowners in St. Paul are responsible for clearing their own sidewalks. But for some people, that's impossible.
St. Paul Winter Carnival ice carvings tout special inspiration
The St. Paul Winter Carnival is all about embracing the magic and the cold of winter.
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Tips for keeping warm outside during the cold snap
With sub-zero temperatures in the forecast for much of this week, it's important to dress warmly if you absolutely have to head outside, but it goes beyond just having a jacket and hat.
DOC orders Beltrami County Jail to reduce inmate capacity following suicide attempt
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is ordering a county jail to hold fewer inmates because there's not enough staff to keep everyone safe.
Travis Smith creates sleeping mats made from plastic bags for unhoused Minnesotans
In a project to help unhoused Minnesotans, a St. James man is creating sleeping mats made from cut-up plastic bags.
Bill that would restore right to vote for Minnesotans on probation, parole nears House vote
A bill ready for a vote in the Minnesota House would restore voting rights for thousands of Minnesotans with felony convictions currently barred from the ballot box until their sentence is complete.
Luke Bryan set to play Xcel Energy Center; Barenaked Ladies coming to Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park
The local concert calendar is filling up fast, with a pair of high-profile concerts announced Monday.
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Snowy conditions lead to massive pile-up in Southern Wisconsin
Snowy conditions led to a massive traffic pile-up in southern Wisconsin on Friday that left Interstate 39/90 blocked for hours, authorities said.
Feds sue Wisconsin military department over discrimination
The lawsuit alleges that Michelle Hartness applied for a supervisory position within Wisconsin Emergency Management, a WDMA division, in 2016 after earning stellar reviews as a state emergency management director over the previous five years.
Wisconsin judge mulls what constitutes an address for voting
A Wisconsin judge is considering whether to make clear that local election officials can accept absentee ballots missing parts of a witnesses address.
Abortion front and center in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
A liberal judge running in a pivotal race to determine control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court touts her support for abortion rights. The winner of the April 4 election will determine whether the court remains under control of conservative justices or flips to a liberal majority.
Wisconsin's estimated budget surplus tops $7 billion
Wisconsin's projected state budget surplus is now forecast to reach $7.1 billion by July, up more than half a billion dollars from the previous estimate two months ago.
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Minnesota House passes “driver’s licenses for all” bill
The DFL-controlled Minnesota House passed a bill Monday night that would allow undocumented residents the ability to obtain a driver’s license.
Data shows Minneapolis' "Operation Endeavor" has been successful in its first 90 days
The city says officers got more than 200 guns off the street in the first three months, and an embedded county attorney helped charge nearly 150 suspects.
Minnesota House passes "driver's licenses for all" bill
It would allow every Minnesotan to get a license, even if they don't have proof of legal immigration into the United States.
Bill that would restore right to vote for Minnesotans on probation, parole nears House vote
A bill ready for a vote in the Minnesota House would restore voting rights for thousands of Minnesotans with felony convictions currently barred from the ballot box until their sentence is complete.
Lawmakers mull restoring felons’ rights to vote
The ACLU of Minnesota estimates that more 50,000 Minnesotans can't vote because they were convicted of a felony and are still on probation or parole.
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Minnesota appeals court rules "clean car" standards are constitutional
The ruling comes following a challenge by the Minnesota Auto Dealers' Association. That organization argued that the standards would "violate article I of the Minnesota Constitution."
What to check now in order to keep your car running during this cold snap
Mechanics normally change out 30 dead car batteries in a given week during the winter months but this past weekend they changed out 25 dead batteries in a day and a half.
"People are getting ripped off": How to pick up on and avoid an ice dam scam
Ice dams can create long-term headaches for homeowners. They can lead to flooding, mold and more. But companies looking to cash in on profit have started to offer ice dam removal services despite not having the proper tools or know-how.
Tips to help you save hundreds on your spring break trips
If you're hoping to escape the Minnesota freeze with the best deal in mind, some travel experts say to book your flight before anything else.
How wage theft drains millions of dollars from Minnesota families – and what's being done to stop it.
A CBS News Investigation dug into the data on reported wage thefts from state departments of labor, and found the total value of known cash withheld by employers is roughly $1.5 billion.
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DOC orders Beltrami County Jail to reduce inmate capacity following suicide attempt
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is ordering a county jail to hold fewer inmates because there's not enough staff to keep everyone safe.
Data shows Minneapolis' "Operation Endeavor" has been successful in its first 90 days
The city says officers got more than 200 guns off the street in the first three months, and an embedded county attorney helped charge nearly 150 suspects.
Chicago prosecutor dropping R. Kelly sex-abuse charges
Minnesota prosecutors haven't said whether they still intend to take Kelly to trial.
Bill that would restore right to vote for Minnesotans on probation, parole nears House vote
A bill ready for a vote in the Minnesota House would restore voting rights for thousands of Minnesotans with felony convictions currently barred from the ballot box until their sentence is complete.
Family, friends mourn loss of Richfield student Donald Gayton Jr., 17, killed in hit-and-run
"My son will never get to go to prom. My son will never get to give me my grandbabies," said Donald Jr.'s mother, Marsha.
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Lawmakers hear testimony on possible Sanford-Fairview Health merger
The University of Minnesota joined Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison in calling for a delay to a controversial hospital merger, which is supposed to wrap up by the end of March.
Some addiction treatment centers turn big profits by scaling back care
Private equity groups are cashing in on rising rates of alcohol and drug addiction in the U.S.
Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Minnesota Senate passes bill that would protect abortion rights in state law
After more than 14 hours of debate, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation that would codify abortion rights in the state; it now heads to the governor's desk for signature.
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Chicago prosecutor dropping R. Kelly sex-abuse charges
Minnesota prosecutors haven't said whether they still intend to take Kelly to trial.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Luke Bryan set to play Xcel Energy Center; Barenaked Ladies coming to Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park
The local concert calendar is filling up fast, with a pair of high-profile concerts announced Monday.
Music experts offer up their Grammy predictions
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards are set for Sunday night. So who is most likely to win on Music's Biggest Night?
Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family," dies at 64
Loring had the role in the classic 1960s sitcom, which was the original version of "The Addams Family."
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Fox, Lyles help Kings outlast Timberwolves 118-111 in OT
De'Aaron Fox scored 32 points and Trey Lyles had eight of his 11 points in overtime for the Sacramento Kings, who outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-111 on Monday night.
Empire State Building roasted for showcasing rival team's colors
The building's tweet was swiftly met with backlash, with some even labeling the act of symbolic solidarity as "treason."
Hurts, Mahomes first Black QBs facing off in a Super Bowl
Black quarterbacks have come a long way in the NFL since Fritz Pollard became the first to play in the league in 1923 and Doug Williams was the first to start and win a Super Bowl following the 1987 season.
Eagles top 49ers, Chiefs squeak by Bengals to set up Super Bowl matchup
The Eagles routed the 49ers 31-7 while the Chiefs needed a last-second field goal aided by a 15-yard penalty to win the AFC Championship.
Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title
For the first time in five years, the Eagles are heading back to the Super Bowl.
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Ramsey County Medical Examiner's 34 years of work now under question
Seventy-one autopsies in murder cases are under review because the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's work has come under question.
Talking Points: Driver's licenses for all (part 3)
A bill that's making its way through the Minnesota Capitol would make it possible for anyone an opportunity to get a driver's license, even if they don't have proof of legal immigration in the U.S. Esme Murphy spoke with our political analysts about the likelihood of the bill passes.
Talking Points: Driver's licenses for all (part 2)
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Talking Points: Driver's licenses for all (part 1)
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Talking Points: Bill would give Minnesotans without proof of legal immigration drivers licenses
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How one man's passion turned into a snowmobile museum in Isle
Winters in our state mean lots of snowmobiling. And with that comes lots of memories.
Man turns his kids' old fort into "glass" cabin in Walker
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Finding Minnesota: How Cokato became "Sauna City"
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A ride along with Silent Run Adventures, a Monticello dog sledding team
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Act of vandalism may have saved St. Paul Cathedral's historic stained glass windows
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Tips for keeping warm outside during the cold snap
With sub-zero temperatures in the forecast for much of this week, it's important to dress warmly if you absolutely have to head outside, but it goes beyond just having a jacket and hat.
NEXT Weather Alert: 5 a.m. report
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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report
Get ready to endure another day of dangerous cold before a slight warmup.
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Tips for keeping warm outside during the cold snap
With sub-zero temperatures in the forecast for much of this week, it’s important to dress warmly if you absolutely have to head outside, but it goes beyond just having a jacket and hat.
NEXT Weather Alert: 5 a.m. report
Meteorologist Riley O'Connor has the latest forecast.
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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report
Get ready to endure another day of dangerous cold before a slight warmup.