75,000 Minnesotans participating in paid family and medical leave
More than 75,000 Minnesotans have been approved for the state's paid family and medical leave program, which launched at the beginning of the year.
Twin Cities Marathon moved to mid-October for 2027
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend will be pushed back to mid-October in 2027 after several years of hot temperatures and unfavorable conditions for runners.
Several injured after EF-2 tornado strikes Detroit Lakes area
Several people were injured after an EF-2 tornado ripped through the Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, area Monday evening, authorities say.
Allina Health hospice workers stage one-day strike in Minneapolis
Dozens of Twin Cities hospice workers are walking the picket line Monday in a one-day strike after nearly a year of negotiations for an inaugural union contract.
10 years since Twin Cities officer shot, killed Philando Castile
It's been a decade since a Twin Cities police officer shot and killed Philando Castile during a traffic stop for a broken tail light.
SpudCell, developed at U of M, is first synthetic cell that can complete a life cycle
Scientists at the University of Minnesota say they've made the first synthetic cell that can complete a life cycle, a major breakthrough that could lead to innovation in the medicine and engineering fields.
Como Zoo picks name for new baby sloth
Cusi (pronounced Koo-see) was born on May 6 and is "extremely active, as far as sloths go," according to Zookeeper Em Brunmeier.
Betty Danger's Ferris wheel is up for sale
One of the most distinctive landmarks in northeast Minneapolis is up for sale.
DOJ charges 25 alleged members of Minneapolis drug trafficking gangs
The U.S. attorney for Minnesota unsealed indictments Tuesday morning against 25 alleged members of drug trafficking gangs.
Qualls running mate says he attended Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol
The running mate of Kendall Qualls, the Minnesota GOP-endorsed candidate for governor, says he won't apologize for attending the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Lavender Magazine ends 30-year run of covering Minnesota's LGBTQ+ community
Lavender Magazine, which published stories about Minnesota's LGBTQ+ community, is ending its 30-year run.
Minneapolis City Council overturns ban on adult bathhouses, sex venues
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted to overturn a ban on adult bathhouses and sex venues that has been in place for 38 years.
These are the new laws that take effect in Minnesota on Wednesday
Several new Minnesota laws are set to take effect on Wednesday that address school district safety, update decades-old government technology and provide funding for various projects across the state.
Voting machine company settles $1.3B lawsuit against Mike Lindell
The company formerly known as Dominion Voting Systems is ending a $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against Mike Lindell, the MyPillow magnate and President Trump ally who has promoted false claims that the 2020 election was stolen.
Buses to replace Metro Transit Blue Line for maintenance this summer
The entirety of the Metro Transit Blue Line and parts of the Green Line will shut down for a few weeks this summer and be replaced by buses as crews work to swap worn track and outdated equipment.