Traveling this July 4th weekend? These are the times to avoid hitting the road.
AAA expects 50.7 million Americans to be traveling by sky, rails, or road, which is roughly 2 million more than the last record set in 2019.
Across the Minnesota border, Hudson fireworks distributors rake in sales ahead of July 4
Directly across the St. Croix River, fireworks sales in Hudson, Wisconsin are reaching new heights.
Tens of thousands of Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha at Minneapolis Convention Center
In a year marked by attacks on mosques in the Twin Cities, faith leaders say the crowds are symbolic, not just of the holiday, but something greater.
Thousands attend 51st annual Twin Cities Pride Parade in downtown Minneapolis
"It's a huge celebration of rainbows, and glitter, and everything else under the sun [laughs]!" said executive director Andi Otto.
Historic drought has Twin Cities growers and gardeners improvising
Between mid-May and mid-June, the Twin Cities saw just about one-fourth an inch of rain – the least since the 1870s in a one-month span.
Taylor Swift fans are taking over Minneapolis but so could severe weather
As downtown floods with fans of Taylor Swift, a flood, or any sort of rain, is the last thing they want to to think about. But with a NEXT Weather Alert comes the chance that anyone outside could be in the way of the weather.
"Iconic property" goes to market on Wayzata Bay with $14.75 million price tag
"It's just an iconic property," said realtor Jim Schwarz, the home's listing agent. "It's a prominent house on a prominent piece of property."
Twins organist Sue Nelson celebrates 25 years with team
If you've been to a Twins game, you may not have ever seen Sue Nelson, but you have definitely heard her.
City leaders, businesses tout plans ahead of Pride weekend, Taylor Swift concerts
More than 500,000 people are expected to descend on the city this weekend, as megastar Taylor Swift hosts two sold-out shows at U.S. Bank Stadium at the same time the city hosts its annual Pride weekend.
Medical examiner officially IDs 5 killed in south Minneapolis crash
On Sunday, the medical examiner confirmed the identities previously released by the Dar Al Farooq Center: Sabiriin Ali (17), Sahra Gesaade (20), Salma Abdikadir (20), Sagal Hersi (19) and Siham Adam (17).
Twin Cities dads meet after life-saving kidney transplant: "You're family to me"
This Father's Day, plenty of presents are sure to be exchanged. But for two Twin Cities dads, one amazing gift now tops them all.
"The bright stars of our community": 5 friends killed in south Minneapolis crash caused by speeding driver
Police say five people are dead after a speeding driver hit another vehicle in south Minneapolis Friday night.
Trevon Johnson accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend at Mall of America transit station
A man is accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend at the Metro Transit station at the Mall of America on Monday.
Hakeem Muhammad sentenced for crash that killed 6-year-old Blessings McLaurin-Grey
A man who pleaded guilty in a crash that killed a 6-year-old girl in Brooklyn Center last summer will spend more than two decades in prison.
From drought, to flooding, back to drought: Minnesota's wild weather year
Just months after portions of Minnesota dealt with the worst flood conditions in decades, the state is once again dealing with drought conditions.