Minneapolis teachers call school district's proposed budget cuts "emotional blackmail"
Minneapolis Public Schools says it's dealing with what it calls a "historic" budget shortfall of at least $110 million. But teachers aren't buying it.
Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament begins in Minneapolis Wednesday
For the next two weeks, teams in the Big Ten will take to the court at the Target Center vying for a spot in the NCAA Tournament, which begins March 19.
Minneapolis city council members, Mayor Jacob Frey clash on homelessness response after fire at encampment
A fire ripped through a homeless encampment in south Minneapolis on Thursday. City leaders and support groups are providing an update, addressing the situation.
"First sign of spring" shows up in Minneapolis weeks ahead of schedule
First spotted Feb. 12 in the city's Lyndale Park Rose Garden, the snowdrop flower hit full bloom by Feb 21.
What's behind the surge in Minnesota's fatal crashes this year?
t's no secret that Minnesota's winter of 2023-2024 was unlike many in recent memory. After one of the snowiest winters ever – drivers got a bit of a break this year. No snow and ice should make for safer driving – right?
Community tribute convoy planned to honor Burnsville fallen first responders Saturday
In a week of tributes for Burnsville's fallen police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, along with fallen firefighter and paramedic Adam Finseth, community members are planning to pay their respects by putting their cars in drive.
Twin Cities faith leaders hold vigil for slain Burnsville first responders
Faith leaders from across the Twin Cities gathered Thursday evening to hold a vigil for three first responders killed in a standoff in Burnsville last weekend.
Businesses step up to show they're "Burnsville Strong" after killing of 3 first responders
On Wednesday, tributes to the three first responders shot and killed in a standoff spilled out onto the emergency vehicles parked outside Burnsville City Hall.
How to help the families of Burnsville police officers and paramedic killed in shooting
If you'd like to help the families of the three Burnsville first responders killed in a shooting over the weekend, there are now ways to donate money and other items of support.
Eagan's Hope Breakfast Bar donating Tuesday's sales to families of fallen Burnsville first responders
Tuesday, Hope Breakfast Bar in Eagan is donating 100% of sales to the families of the first responders killed in Burnsville over the weekend.
Valleyfair kicks off summer job hiring event
Valleyfair is wasting no time preparing for its 48th season – and is hoping a week-long hiring spree will help net the park 1,600 new employees.
A new law is forcing a Rochester middle school to change the name of its mascot
A Native artist designed the Bison logo for Dakota Middle School but the new law says the mascot has to change amid new legislation.
New Minnesota license plate will help fund rewards for info on missing and murdered Indigenous people
Thousands are marching the streets of Minneapolis on Wednesday to raise awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous people.
"I can't wait": Roosevelt High School's unified hoops team looks to go back-to-back
Students from Roosevelt High School will get a once-in-a-lifetime chance Thursday to play competitive basketball at the Target Center. The co-ed team is "unified" both in name and practice, pairing students who are differently abled with their classmates.
Minneapolis brewery connects English and Spanish speakers
Each Tuesday, Hablamos Pues, or Let's Talk, lets customers learn each other's language over a beer.