Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops out of 2026 gubernatorial race
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is dropping his reelection campaign amid increased criticism over his handling of fraud in the state.
Nearly 12,000 Minnesotans have applied for new paid family leave program
Roughly 12,000 Minnesotans have already applied for the state's new paid family leave program, according to an update by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
$1 million Minnesota Lottery tickets sold in Coon Rapids, International Falls
According to Minnesota Lottery, one Minnesota Millionaire Raffle ticket was sold at a Holiday Stationstore in Coon Rapids on 13051 NW Round Lake Blvd. The other was sold in International Falls at Forestland Sales on 1111 3rd St.
Jacob Frey vetoes Minneapolis city council's encampment response ordinance
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says he has vetoed a new homeless encampment response policy that the City Council passed last week.
Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame set to open in Inver Grove Heights
The planned 120,000 square-foot facility will be located adjacent to Interstate 494 and east of Vikings Lakes.
Twin Cities' Heights Theater sold to owners of Chicago's Music Box Theatre
The nearly 100-year-old cinema will close briefly after New Year's Day and reopen on Jan. 9 with a showing of Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother."
Minneapolis City Council finalizes plan for George Floyd Square
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday evening approved a redesign plan for George Floyd Square, capping off years of planning, public input and debate.
Gopher volleyball to face Pitt in Sweet 16
It's the first time in Head Coach Keegan Cook's era that the Gophers are heading to the Sweet 16.
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.