Drought conditions spreading rapidly across Minnesota
Minnesota could see some much needed rain overnight, though will likely not reverse the course of a drought that is spreading throughout the state.
What's new at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is fast approaching, and this year there will be several new attractions, vendors and rides.
Lawmakers, advocates hope Minnesota AI "nudification" ban will move forward
A first-of-its-kind bill banning AI "nudification" technology is set to go into effect in Minnesota on Saturday, though it faces a lawsuit from billionaire Elon Musk.
Judge orders feds to hand over grand jury transcripts in St. Paul church protest case
A U.S. magistrate judge on Friday ordered the federal government to hand over transcripts given to the grand jury before it charged more than 30 people for their alleged role in an anti-ICE protest inside the Cities Church in St. Paul.
Gov. Tim Walz considers special session to address Northland wildfires
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he is considering calling a special session next month focusing on the wildfires that have devastated 72,500 acres of forest across the U.S. and Canada and community recovery.
Some BWCAW entry points to reopen on Monday
Portions of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness will reopen for day use starting Monday, after wildfires prompted a rare closure of the forest last week.
Boundary Waters closure order extended; areas to reopen as conditions improve
Officials in northern Minnesota have extended a Boundary Waters closure order until Oct. 1 as wildfires have spread to cover more than 72,000 acres of land.
MnDOT to install speed safety cameras at 2 construction sites
The Minnesota Department of Transportation says it is installing speed safety cameras at two construction sites in late July.
Minneapolis City Council approves $2.5 million for Heritage Park complex
Minneapolis will allocate $2.5 million to repair a crumbling public housing complex on the north side of the city.
Minneapolis City Council votes down drone pilot program for police dept.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday rejected a contract that would allow the police department to use drones to respond to emergencies.
Evacuation order issued for part of Lake County due to wildfires
Wildfires raging in northern Minnesota prompted evacuation orders Tuesday morning for some residents of Lake County.
All BWCAW entry points closed due to wildfires
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness will close on Tuesday as wildfires burn amid an active heat wave in northern Minnesota.
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.