Hennepin County officials say they prevented $2M in fraud
As Minnesota continues to deal with the fallout of major fraud, Hennepin County can point to something they did right.
Minneapolis parents demand district reconsider closing public schools
Emotions ran high Wednesday night as parents gathered to talk about a proposal to close some Minneapolis public schools.
3 dead, 4 hurt when semi, car collide in Minneapolis near I-35W off-ramp
Three people are dead and four others are hospitalized when a vehicle and a semi truck collided early Tuesday morning near an Interstate 35W off-ramp in southeast Minneapolis, according to police.
Ron Schutz takes aim at fraud, Ellison's track record in race for AG
For 39 years, Ron Schutz was an attorney and partner in the national law firm Robins Kaplan. One of his top issues in the attorney general's race is fighting fraud.
1 dead after small plane crashes at Buffalo Municipal Airport, FAA says
Federal authorities are investigating after a fatal plane crash northwest of the Twin Cities late Sunday afternoon.
Folk, Frazier outline policies ahead of election for Hennepin County attorney
One of the big races in the Twin Cities in November is the contest for Hennepin County Attorney.
Congress hears testimony from Renee Good's family, Alex Pretti witness
The wrenching, heartbreaking testimony echoed through the Congressional hearing room, pulling listeners back to the raw moments of January when Renee Good and Alex Pretti were killed.
Outburst from spectator briefly delays Jordan Collins Sr. murder trial
A Columbia Heights, Minnesota, man accused of murdering his 16-year-old son is suggesting evidence in the case could have been planted.
Ballot measure asks Minnesotans to increase permanent school fund
The constitutional amendment would raise the contribution to schools by $33 per pupil for each school. That would take the fund's current contribution of $68 per pupil to $101 per pupil.
Social worker wary of Minnesota law barring prosecution of children under 13
In August, a law changing the age for criminal prosecutions in Minnesota went into effect. The law bars children under 13, no matter how serious the crime, from being prosecuted. It's unclear what will happen to kids now accused of these crimes.
Where Lisa Demuth and Amy Klobuchar's campaign donations come from
One of the most expensive contests in Minnesota this fall is the race for governor, and the leading candidates are getting campaign money in very different ways.
Lisa Demuth defends $2.8M in outside PAC funding in governor's race
Demuth has been running ads focusing on a million-dollar funding proposal that Klobuchar supported that was stripped out of a funding bill.
Minnesota businesses cautiously optimistic over delay of hemp ban
You've probably seen THC drinks at Minnesota bars and liquor stores, but those made-in-Minnesota drinks could disappear this winter if new federal rules take effect.
Klobuchar defends record, challenges Demuth in Minnesota governor's race
She has won four races for U.S. Senate by double digits, and now Sen. Amy Klobuchar is campaigning to become Minnesota's next governor.
Court rejects Mike Lindell's recount request for MN governor primary
Minnesota's highest court on Saturday denied Mike Lindell's request for a recount in the Aug. 11 Republican primary for governor after the MyPillow founder said he would personally pay for a hand recount and audit of every paper ballot cast in the race.