Gov. Walz issues executive order to block mining in Boundary Waters
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday is issuing an executive order to ban nonferrous mining in the Boundary Waters area.
Hennepin Co. sheriff says feds threatened to arrest her over inmate access
The Hennepin County sheriff says she is being threatened with arrest for how her office handled the Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge in Minnesota earlier this year.
St. Paul clears out Pig's Eye Park encampment
Crews in St. Paul, Minnesota, are clearing out the city's largest encampment on Wednesday.
St. Paul authorizes $1M for shelters ahead of encampment closures
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
Minnesota's "Grandparents' Happy Hour" bill signed into law
Minnesota seniors living in assisted living communities and nursing homes will soon be able to enjoy a glass of wine or beer at resident happy hours without facilities navigating liquor licensing hurdles.
St. Paul shifts approach on homeless encampments with planned closures
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Minnesota voters could send more money to schools from perpetual fund
A billion-dollar school fund created when Minnesota became a state could soon send millions more to classrooms across Minnesota.
Operation Dry Water aims to tackle impaired boating in Minnesota
Minnesota conservation officers are warning boaters to leave the alcohol on shore as they prepare for one of the busiest weekends of the year on the water.
Developers seek to reimagine former Wells Fargo Home Mortgage campus
A long-vacant corporate campus in south Minneapolis could soon be transformed into a sprawling mixed-use development featuring housing, healthcare, retail and educational facilities.
Man dead in shootout with law enforcement in St. Peter, BCA says; officer hurt
A 21-year-old man is dead and a police officer was injured after a shootout in St. Peter earlier this month, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
4-year construction project starts on Highway 65 in Blaine
The project will elevate the highway, converting existing intersections at 99th Avenue, 109th Avenue and 117th Avenue into interchanges.
What's planned for Prince Celebration 2026 to mark 10 years since his death
Wednesday is the beginning of a five-day celebration of the icon we know, love and miss: Prince.
Sister of exonerated Minnesota man calls for justice reform
A sister of a man exonerated after nearly two decades behind bars is now calling on Minnesota lawmakers for help.
Here's how to protect yourself from thieves targeting cars
Thieves are on the prowl once again, prompting police in the Twin Cities to provide a warning on how to protect yourself.
Birdell Beeks honored with street name 10 years after stray bullet death
A family is still searching for healing 10 years after a stray bullet killed an innocent grandmother in north Minneapolis.