Christmas pastry pop-up brings mid-October holiday cheer to Minneapolis
With Halloween well over a week away and leaves just beginning to turn, a temporary Christmas-themed pastry shop has opened its doors in the middle of October.
Therapy puppy soothing 1st responders after traumatic summer
Hennepin EMS got Rigsby through Soldier's 6, a nonprofit that provides service and therapy dogs to military veterans, first responders and those with PTSD.
KMOJ fundraising for new home due to light rail construction
The station is looking to raise $17 million for construction and operations costs to build what they're calling a state-of-the-art facility, which will house more than just the station.
Elk River School Board talks state's transgender athlete policy, Title IX
Minnesota's policy on transgender athletes in high school sports is leaving parents and school boards in limbo.
Anoka Social District wins over skeptics, goes year-round
Downtown Anoka business owners are singing the praises of the city's social district. Since its pilot program debut in 2023, it has allowed people to bring open alcohol to certain streets, sights and establishments during warmer months of the year.
Minnesota getting new tool to fight wildfires: AI-powered cameras
On Thursday, officials provided a look at some new technology that could change how wildfires are spotted in Minnesota.
Mother describes son who died in duplex fire as man with "a great heart"
Pamela Lazor says her 39-year-old son Housten Housley went to school with 41-year-old Andrew Nietz, who officials have now charged with second-degree murder and first-degree arson.
AED at Eden Prairie pickleball court helps during emergency, couple says
An Eden Prairie couple said an AED was a lifesaver on the pickleball court they were at on Saturday night.
Runners take on Twin Cities Marathon amid hot temperatures
The dog days of summer lasting into October made a 26.2 mile run an even bigger feat this year.
Man, 22, accused of posing as teen to enroll in metro high school
There is palpable outrage and calls for accountability after a 22-year-old man posing as a teenager enrolled at White Bear Lake Area High School in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
Businesses say Shakopee Social District isn't bringing in crowds
A new initiative is letting people bring open alcoholic drinks onto the streets of Shakopee and inside participating businesses. But it's getting mixed reviews one month in.
3 new measles cases reported last week in Dakota County
Three more measles cases have been reported in Minnesota in the past week.
Police investigating infant death at Savage child care facility
Police in Savage, Minnesota, are investigating after an infant died at a day care facility on Monday.
Nicole Mitchell gets work release, probation for burglary
A former Minnesota state senator convicted of burglary received a stayed prison sentence on Tuesday, and will instead pay for her crimes via work release.
Minnesota COVID-19 vaccine recommendations differ from federal direction
In an unprecedented move, Minnesota is straying from federal COVID-19 vaccine guidance.