Federal pursuit ends in crash that injures 1 in St. Paul, police say
St. Paul police say someone was hurt in a crash while federal immigration agents pursued them Wednesday morning.
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Attorney says ICE detainees in Mpls. need easier access to legal help
In a sworn declaration filed in federal court on Monday, attorney Kimberly Boche detailed the conditions she found inside the facility and said she believes detainees do not have meaningful access to counsel.
Minnesota officials launch fact-checking web page about Medicaid fraud
A new web page dedicated to fact-checking claims about Medicaid fraud in Minnesota has been launched by the state's Department of Human Services, officials said Wednesday.
James Van Der Beek, "Dawson's Creek" star, dies at 48 after cancer diagnosis
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
East Ridge girls' basketball is hoping to make program history
"We definitely have a little more buzz around us and more people at our games and stuff," said senior Vienna Murray. "People are taking notice thankfully which is more fun for us."
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Man who says he was person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's abduction released
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on Feb. 1 and ransom notes were being investigated.
Daughter of Minnesota gubernatorial candidate killed in St. Cloud
A St. Cloud, Minnesota, man is charged with murder in connection to the stabbing death of his wife, the daughter of Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson.
$27M settlement reached in Water Gremlin lawsuits
Nearly 100 Minnesotans, who say pollution problems harmed their health, have won a multi-million-dollar legal settlement.
Team USA curler from Minnesota says people's rights being quashed at home
Team USA's curlers are trying to focus on the ice at the Winter Games in Italy, but one member from Minnesota says "what's going on there is wrong."
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Possible "frost quake" causes soil buckling in Metro Detroit
Residents and business owners in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, near 11 Mile Road and Little Mack, experienced a rare weather phenomenon on Tuesday
Slight cool down Saturday, back to upper 30s on Sunday
Seasonable cold air returns Saturday with temperatures reaching the 20s for southern and central Minnesota and teens for northern Minnesota.
Warmer weather, snow possible Sunday
Saturday will still feel cold, but it will be warmer than what we've seen. Temperatures are expected to hit the double digits by Saturday afternoon.
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COPAL Minnesota continues to train allies and offer immigrant support as a possible end to Metro Sur
Even as Governor Tim Walz and state leaders hint that Operation Metro Surge may be ending, many Minnesota communities say the reality on the ground looks different. On tonight’s Talking Points, Esme Murphy speaks with a leader from COPAL Minnesota, an immigrant rights group training constitutional/legal observers, documenting ICE tactics, and providing resources for detained individuals and the families left behind.
Deputies fatally shoot man in Duluth, sheriff says
Deputies fatally shot a man after trying to pull him over for driving recklessly in Duluth, Minnesota, Tuesday night, officials said.
AG Pam Bondi testifies on Minnesota ICE surge
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying Wednesday on Capitol Hill about the ICE surge in Minnesota and other topics.
Noon Minnesota forecast from Feb. 11, 2026 | NEXT Weather
The metro’s unseasonable pattern continues on Wednesday — and record warmth is possible in the coming days, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Esther's Table shares items inspired by hotel’s 1963 Valentine’s Day dinner menu
Chef Keven Kvalsten previews the eatery's Baked Alaska Flambee.
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East Ridge girls' basketball is hoping to make program history
"We definitely have a little more buzz around us and more people at our games and stuff," said senior Vienna Murray. "People are taking notice thankfully which is more fun for us."
Lindsey Vonn shares update after 3rd surgery: "I'm making progress"
The 41-year-old American came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics and crashed seconds into her downhill race on Sunday.
Minnesota curler at Olympics speaks out against ICE actions in home state
A Minnesotan competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy took a moment to address the situation closer to home in his home state, calling the practices of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during Operation Metro Surge unconstitutional.
Boy who appeared in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show was not Liam Ramos
Social media users incorrectly identified a young boy who was part of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday as Liam Conejo Ramos.
Naz Reid ejected after scuffle with Hawks' Mouhamed Gueye in 4th quarter
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid and Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye were ejected Monday night after an altercation early in the fourth quarter of Minnesota's 138-116 win.
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Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day?
As our weather warms, love is also in the air. Valentine's Day is this Saturday, and while we know many of the traditions, Jeff Wagner wanted to get to the heart of the holiday.
Fact checking Trump's claims about "paid" Minnesota protesters
The monthslong Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge in Minnesota has sparked ongoing protests, some measured tens of thousands of demonstrators, others just a few dozen.
Do body cameras improve policing?
According to the Police Executive Research Firm, 82% of police departments in the United States equip officers with body cameras. That number comes from 2023, meaning it could be even higher by now.
What does it mean to self-deport?
With the new $2,600 stipend, DHS said the cost of a single self-deportation is $5,100. That's significantly less than the cost to arrest, detain and deport an undocumented immigrant, which DHS said costs more than $18,000.
How is wind chill calculated?
It might be hard to believe, but it's gotten warmer outside over the past few days. The temperature is creeping above zero during the day, but the wind chill remains dangerously low. So, how is wind chill calculated?
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Minnesotans band together to cover rent for their immigrant neighbors
The ongoing presence of ICE and federal law enforcement in the Minneapolis area has kept many immigrants at home for fear of being arrested. Now, their neighbors are crowdsourcing to cover their rent.
As ICE activity increases in Northfield, neighbors step up to support each other
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations aren't only happening in the Twin Cities. Federal agents are also working in smaller towns, and in some, seeing similar resistance from the community.
Minnesota farm communities say ICE surge "is going to be very damaging"
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
Walz to Trump: "You clearly underestimated the people of this state"
Minnesota's governor spoke out Sunday afternoon following the shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal immigration enforcement agents. "What's the plan, Donald Trump? What is the plan?" Walz said. "Fear, violence and chaos is what you wanted from us, and you clearly underestimated the people of this state and nation."
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Northern lights seen over Minnesota: Nov. 11, 2025
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
Astra the Polar Bear
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East Ridge girls' basketball is hoping to make program history
"We definitely have a little more buzz around us and more people at our games and stuff," said senior Vienna Murray. "People are taking notice thankfully which is more fun for us."
Federal pursuit ends in crash that injures 1 in St. Paul, police say
A man was injured Wednesday morning after federal immigration agents pursued him, leading to a crash in St. Paul, authorities say.
Review of crimes committed by ICE shows how their powers can be abused
At least two dozen U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees and contractors have been charged with crimes since 2020, and their documented wrongdoing includes patterns of physical and sexual abuse, corruption and other abuses of authority, a review by The Associated Press found.
Minnesota unveils new climate action framework
On Wednesday, leaders including St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her unveiled the updated climate plan, which outlines 400 actions that Minnesotans must take across seven key areas.
Attorney says ICE detainees in Mpls. need easier access to legal help
In a sworn declaration filed in federal court on Monday, attorney Kimberly Boche detailed the conditions she found inside the facility and said she believes detainees do not have meaningful access to counsel.
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Deputies fatally shoot man who was driving recklessly in Duluth, sheriff says
Deputies fatally shot a man after trying to pull him over for driving recklessly in Duluth, Minnesota, Tuesday night, officials said.
Duluth police search for shooter who killed man near Goat Hill
Police in Duluth, Minnesota, say they're actively searching Tuesday for the shooter who killed a man near the city's Goat Hill neighborhood.
Gun permit applications, class demand skyrocket amid ICE surge
January is typically a slow month at Frontiersman Sports, but employees at the St. Louis Park, Minnesota, gun shop said sales spiked 30% above normal for the month.
Daughter of Minnesota gubernatorial candidate killed in St. Cloud
A St. Cloud, Minnesota, man is charged with murder in connection to the stabbing death of his wife, the daughter of Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson.
2 more GOP candidates bow out of Minnesota gubernatorial race
Two Republican candidates in the 2026 Minnesota gubernatorial race have dropped out: one for a heartbreaking reason, while the other is entering a different race.
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Three dead after western Wisconsin house fire
Three people are dead after a house fire in a small western Wisconsin town early Saturday.
Frosty's got nothing on Jeffery the snowman
John Lauritsen shares the story behind a massive snow sculpture that's now become a winter destination.
Wis. man convicted of forging threat against Trump to get witness deported
A jury has found a Wisconsin man guilty of forging threats against President Donald Trump in an attempt to get a witness against him deported.
Minnesota, Wisconsin report first measles cases of 2026
Minnesota and Wisconsin are among the 11 states reporting their first measles cases of 2026.
Hundreds of Minnesota, Wisconsin schools closed on Friday due to cold
Hundreds of schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin have closed or shifted to virtual learning on Friday amid dangerous cold.
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COPAL Minnesota continues to train allies and offer immigrant support as a possible end to Metro Sur
Even as Governor Tim Walz and state leaders hint that Operation Metro Surge may be ending, many Minnesota communities say the reality on the ground looks different. On tonight’s Talking Points, Esme Murphy speaks with a leader from COPAL Minnesota, an immigrant rights group training constitutional/legal observers, documenting ICE tactics, and providing resources for detained individuals and the families left behind.
AG Pam Bondi testifies on Minnesota ICE surge
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying Wednesday on Capitol Hill about the ICE surge in Minnesota and other topics.
Review of crimes committed by ICE shows how their powers can be abused
At least two dozen U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees and contractors have been charged with crimes since 2020, and their documented wrongdoing includes patterns of physical and sexual abuse, corruption and other abuses of authority, a review by The Associated Press found.
House to vote on the SAVE America Act as GOP makes election bill push
The House is set to vote Wednesday on the SAVE America Act, which would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots.
Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
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Gun permit applications, class demand skyrocket amid ICE surge
January is typically a slow month at Frontiersman Sports, but employees at the St. Louis Park, Minnesota, gun shop said sales spiked 30% above normal for the month.
TurnSignl app connects people stopped by ICE to lawyers
Amid ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, a local company is filling a desperate need for on-demand legal help.
Students call on Walz to impose moratorium on evictions amid ICE surge
Outside the governor's mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Friday, demonstrators, including many students and teachers, pleaded for Gov. Tim Walz to enact an immediate eviction moratorium to help families impacted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge.
Demonstrators in Dinkytown call for Target to speak out against ICE
It's part of broader protests calling on the Minneapolis-based retailer to respond more directly to immigration enforcement.
Minnesota farm communities say ICE surge "is going to be very damaging"
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
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Review of crimes committed by ICE shows how their powers can be abused
At least two dozen U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees and contractors have been charged with crimes since 2020, and their documented wrongdoing includes patterns of physical and sexual abuse, corruption and other abuses of authority, a review by The Associated Press found.
Trump credits federal surge for reduced crime in Minnesota, but MPD chief says trend started years before crackdown
"Because we have taken out thousands of criminals, their crime is down," the president said when speaking about Minnesota. "Not because of anybody else, it's because of us their crime is down."
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Man who says he was person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's abduction released
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on Feb. 1 and ransom notes were being investigated.
Duluth police search for shooter who killed man near Goat Hill
Police in Duluth, Minnesota, say they're actively searching Tuesday for the shooter who killed a man near the city's Goat Hill neighborhood.
Gov. Walz says he expects "days, not weeks and months" of ICE surge
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that he expects the ongoing Operation Metro Surge immigration enforcement actions in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota to last "days, not weeks and months."
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Minnesota officials launch fact-checking web page about Medicaid fraud
A new web page dedicated to fact-checking claims about Medicaid fraud in Minnesota has been launched by the state's Department of Human Services, officials said Wednesday.
Fear in Minn. Somali community stalling progress on measles vaccination
Public health officials say a measles crisis has long been brewing in Minnesota.
Doctors say fear of ICE is keeping some patients away from critical care
Patients in Minnesota are canceling appointments and deferring critical health care needs because of fear of immigration enforcement as the federal crackdown continues, doctors say.
Children's Minnesota plans to pause some gender-affirming care for kids
Children's Minnesota announced Tuesday it plans to pause some gender-affirming care for children amid "threats" from the federal government.
ICE says man shattered his skull running into wall; HCMC staffers skeptical
Nurses in Minneapolis doubted federal immigration officers' claims about a Mexican immigrant's severe injuries.
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James Van Der Beek, "Dawson's Creek" star, dies at 48 after cancer diagnosis
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
Boy who appeared in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show was not Liam Ramos
Social media users incorrectly identified a young boy who was part of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday as Liam Conejo Ramos.
Bad Bunny says 2026 Super Bowl halftime show will "be a huge party"
Bad Bunny says he wants to bring his culture to his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show Sunday.
Dave Chappelle to perform in St. Paul as way to "stand with" Twin Cities
Renowned comedian Dave Chappelle is set to return to the Twin Cities later this month to perform and "show a stand with a community at the center of events that should unite all Americans," show organizers said Monday.
Kennedy Center to close for construction for 2 years, Trump says
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.