Minnesotans who welcomed a child in 2025 can now apply for paid family leave
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
St. Thomas, Gopher volleyball make NCAA tournament appearance
Two Minnesota teams are dancing in the NCAA DI volleyball tournament set to start this weekend, with one making a historic debut.
Here's how much it could snow before Thanksgiving
A winter storm is moving through Minnesota ahead of Thanksgiving, leaving behind what will likely be the Twin Cities' first measurable snowfall of the season by Wednesday morning. Areas to the north could get far more.
Minnesota native, Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins announces final season
Minnesota native and Team USA cross-country skier Jessie Diggins announced Wednesday morning that this will be her final race season.
Major League Volleyball adds Minnesota expansion team for 2027
Minnesota will soon be home to two professional women's volleyball teams, as Major League Volleyball Minnesota announced Tuesday that they'll be coming to St. Paul in 2027
Look at Dakota-led nonprofit's plans for St. Anthony Falls area redesign
Owámniyomni Okhódayapi says the restoration of 8-acre area will improve wildlife habitats while honoring Dakota voices at sacred site that was, over the years, decimated by settlers who built mills along the falls.
League One Volleyball launches Minnesota team in 2027
League One Volleyball announced Friday morning that it will be launching a team — LOVB Minnesota — in 2027.
Minnesota representatives vote along party lines in government shutdown vote
Minnesota members of the House of Representatives voted along party lines Wednesday night in the bid to end the longest government shutdown in history.
Third party to evaluate Minnesota law enforcement response to lawmaker shootings
Several Minnesota law enforcement agencies say a third party will evaluate their efforts and response of the June lawmaker shootings that killed Rep. Melissa Hortman and sparked a massive statewide manhunt.
Minnesota Sens. Klobuchar, Smith oppose shutdown deal
Two Minnesota senators decried the deal, with Sen. Tina Smith calling it a "mistake."
Minnesotans could see the northern lights Thursday
Some Minnesotans caught a glimpse of the northern lights Wednesday, and despite some cloud cover, there could be a chance to see them again Thursday night.
Longtime state Sen. Sandy Pappas to retire after 2026 legislative session
After 42 years in the Minnesota Legislature, Sen. Sandy Pappas says she will retire after next year's session.
Progressives hold on to majority at Minneapolis City Council
A Minneapolis City Council that has in recent years sparred with incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey was able to maintain its progressive majority Tuesday night, despite a loss in the western part of the city.
Brooklyn Park police say officer who fired weapon after encountering Vance Boelter cleared
Brooklyn Park police say the officer who fired his weapon when he encountered Vance Boelter at state Rep. Melissa Hortman's home did so in accordance with department policy.
Minn. state Rep. Kaohly Her projected to win St. Paul mayoral race
Minnesota state Rep. Kaohly Her is projected to win the St. Paul mayoral election, unseating two-term incumbent Melvin Carter.