These are the best high schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Niche released its list of best high schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Did your child's high school make the list?
Sen. John Hoffman speaks at national conference, honors Melissa Hortman
Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman spoke in a video message to legislative leaders across the country Monday, sharing a message to his colleagues to choose "governance over grievance."
HealthPartners workers in Stillwater vote to authorize strike
HealthPartners employees in Stillwater voted to authorize an unfair labor practices strike, their union announced Monday.
Minnesota DHS moves to terminate housing stability program amid fraud investigation
DHS' Temporary Commissioner Shireen Gandhi wrote a letter Friday to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requesting to end the program.
Here are the new Minnesota laws that go into effect Aug. 1
Several new Minnesota laws go into effect Friday, including restrictions for repeated DWI offenders and housing protections for people who train service dogs.
Wisconsin DNR on lookout for bear with jar stuck on its head
The Chequamegon Humane Association in Ashland, Wisconsin, says a bear has been wandering around with a jar on its head for eight days.
Minnesota stops payments to housing stability providers amid fraud investigation
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Monday he paused payments to dozens of the state's housing stabilization providers as federal agents investigate a "massive" fraud scheme connected to the program.
Rochester's Mayo Clinic makes U.S. News and World Report's best hospital list
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been recognized by the U.S. News and World Report as one of the best hospitals in the country.
Minnesota Sen. Mitchell resigns following conviction in burglary trial
Mitchell announced her resignation in a Facebook post on Friday afternoon.
Metro Transit adds service to Twin Cities' busiest routes
Metro Transit says the August expansion will represent a 5% increase in service.
Health officials warn of rise in tularemia cases in Minnesota
The illness is caused by the bacteria Francisella tularensis. It's commonly found in small rodents, rabbits, squirrels and beavers. People typically develop the illness from tick and fly bites, scratches from infected cats or by touching animals that have tularemia.
Aquatennial Torchlight Parade canceled due to severe weather
Officials have canceled Minneapolis' Aquatennial Torchlight Parade Wednesday due to the severe weather forecast.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office launches reward program
Minnesota's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office is launching a tip program to help advance their investigations.
State Sen. Nicole Mitchell will resign after guilty burglary verdict
A Minnesota state senator will resign from office after she was found guilty Friday of burglarizing her stepmother's home, her attorney said in a statement.
Stone Arch Bridge reopens ahead of schedule
Crews were working to repair stone and mortar to slow the bridge's deterioration.