Twin Cities saw record number of West Nile cases last year
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District said there were 47 human cases of West Nile in the Twin Cities last year, much greater than the previous high of 28.
Minnesota's measles cases have doubled in the past week
The Minnesota Department of Health said there have been 10 reported cases in the state so far this year. There were five cases as of the last update, which came on Feb. 19.
Frey calls on Americans to "stand up" as Trump delivers State of the Union
In a counterprogramming event to President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called on elected officials and citizens alike to "stand up for the foundational principles that bind us together."
O Brother, Where Art Plow? and the rest of the Name a Snowplow winners
The winners of this year's Name a Snowplow contest pay homage to beloved Minnesota filmmakers, legends of rock and pop music and more.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz presents plan for addressing gun violence
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz unveiled his plans to prevent gun violence in the state on Tuesday morning.
Minnesota's fraud crisis "can be fixed," Walz-appointed investigator says
The man tasked by Gov. Tim Walz with investigating the causes of and solutions to Minnesota's ongoing fraud problem says the root of the issue goes back half a century, but the problems are fixable.
Minnesota has seen 5 measles cases so far in 2026
Measles cases in the U.S. are rising at the fastest rate in a generation, and the trend now includes five cases in Minnesota since the start of the new year.
Reps. Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig say Whipple building was "completely empty"
Two Minnesota members of Congress returned to the building at the center of the state's immigration surge after being denied access last month.
Hennepin County attorney demands evidence in 2 shootings from feds
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has issued formal demands to federal authorities this week for evidence in the shootings of Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis.
Burnsville continues to honor first responders killed in shooting
Three Burnsville, Minnesota, first responders are being honored on Wednesday, two years after they were fatally shot during a standoff.
Brooklyn Park AutoZone employee critically hurt in shooting, police say
Police searched for the suspect, but did not find one, and said the motive for the shooting is unclear.
Bruce Springsteen kicking off next tour in Minneapolis in March
Springsteen's Land Of Hope And Dreams tour will start March 31 at Target Center. Tickets will go on sale Friday at noon.
Missing North Dakota woman's boyfriend charged with murder
Police in North Dakota are investigating the suspected murder of 25-year-old Isadora Wengel and believe critical evidence in the case could be found in Minnesota.
FBI refuses to share evidence in Alex Pretti killing, Minnesota investigators say
Minnesota's top investigative agency said Monday the federal government has formally refused to hand over evidence and information in the killing of Alex Pretti.
Deputies fatally shoot man who was driving recklessly in Duluth, sheriff says
Deputies fatally shot a man after trying to pull him over for driving recklessly in Duluth, Minnesota, Tuesday night, officials said.