Non-tribal recreational cannabis store opens in Twin Cities
After years of waiting, Twin Cities residents can now buy recreational cannabis in the metro area.
Zebra mussel larvae found in Phalen chain of lakes
Zebra mussel larvae have been found in two lakes in the Twin Cities, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday.
2 shot in head, 5 others injured at Minneapolis encampment
Police Chief Brian O'Hara said three of the seven shot have life-threatening injuries. It was the second mass shooting of the day on East Lake Street.
Mayo to close six clinics in southern Minnesota
The six clinics in Belle Plaine, Caledonia, Montgomery, Northridge, St. Peter and Wells will close by Dec. 10.
Man released from prison after exoneration of Minneapolis murder conviction
A man who was convicted of murdering a 77-year-old woman in Minneapolis nearly 30 years ago is free after being exonerated.
Twin Cities mayors call for changes to state gun laws
The call comes less than a week after the mass shooting at a Minneapolis church that killed two children and injured 21 others.
Gov. Tim Walz weighs calling special session on guns
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is making calls to lawmakers in an effort to push for a special session on gun control this fall, according to a senior administrative official familiar with the matter.
Authorities examine hundreds of pieces of evidence in Minneapolis church shooting
According to U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson, officials are working to confirm, as they believe, that the shooter acted alone. They're also working to establish a motive.
Minneapolis man held hands of school shooting victims while waiting for police
"I took all three of them. I said, 'let's sit down,'" Pat Scallen said. "And I tried to calm them down. And the one little girl who got shot in the head asked me to hold her hand the whole time, and I did."
Minneapolis Catholic school shooting survivor says friend saved his life
"My friend Victor like, saved me though. Because he laid on top of me. But he got hit," said fifth grade student Weston Halsne. "I was super scared for him. But I think now he's OK."
2 children killed, 21 people injured in shooting at Catholic school in Minneapolis
Two young children were killed and 21 others were injured in a shooting during a Catholic Mass packed with young students in south Minneapolis Wednesday morning. The shooter is also dead.
Wisconsin boater discovers 1887 shipwreck in Lake Michigan
The Wisconsin Historical Society says the Frank D. Barker was sailing for Escanaba, Michigan in 1887 when it hit bad weather and ran off course.
Hennepin County attorney calls for court to vacate 1998 murder conviction
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says she is filing a petition to vacate the murder conviction of Bryan Hooper Sr., who in 1998 was found guilty of killing 77-year-old Ann Prazniak in her Minneapolis apartment.
Fall in Minnesota could be warmer, see less rain than average, NOAA says
Minnesota could see above-average temperatures and below-average rainfall for the autumn months, according to an outlook released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center.
Alice Lake accidentally drained due to "mechanical issue"
Officials are working to restore a lake northeast of the Twin Cities after a "mechanical issue" caused nearly all the water to drain.