75,000 Minnesotans participating in paid family and medical leave
More than 75,000 Minnesotans have been approved for the state's paid family and medical leave program, which launched at the beginning of the year.
17-year-old arrested in connection with fatal park shooting
Police say 16-year-old boy was killed in a shooting at a park Sunday night in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
Minneapolis announces crackdown on open-air drug markets amid fentanyl crisis
Minneapolis leaders on Thursday announced a new effort to combat open-air drug use and drug dealing in parts of the city, pledging increased enforcement and surveillance as residents and community leaders demand action.
Stolen Pokémon cards worth $25k part of growing trend
Surveillance video captured two suspects smashing a window and targeting locked display cases containing the high-value cards at Duck! early Saturday morning.
DOJ charges 25 alleged members of Minneapolis drug trafficking gangs
The U.S. attorney for Minnesota unsealed indictments Tuesday morning against 25 alleged members of drug trafficking gangs.
How to stay cool as Twin Cities deal with dangerous temps
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning across much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Monday.
Rain-soaked start doesn't dampen spirits at Twin Cities Pride
Thunderstorms and steady rain soaked downtown Minneapolis on Sunday, delaying Twin Cities Pride events, while failing to dampen the enthusiasm of attendees.
Minneapolis City Council hits pause on data centers
Minneapolis city leaders approved a five-month pause on new data center development Thursday, adding the state's largest city to a growing debate over the economic benefits and potential impacts of the rapidly expanding industry.
Concerns grow over south Minneapolis open-air drug market
Staff at Baby's Space childcare, which has served the neighborhood for more than 25 years, said things have gotten especially bad over the past month. But the employees said they noticed a significant change on Wednesday.
Group pushes for property tax bump for Anoka-Hennepin schools
A grassroots movement is pushing for a new property tax to help fund schools in the Anoka-Hennepin School District, the largest of its kind in Minnesota.
Search continues nearly a month after John Kapaun went missing
A plea to the public for help finding 53‑year‑old John Kapaun remains posted at a Burnsville convenience store. Authorities and the community have searched by ground and air since he was last seen on May 26.
Watchdog group condemns federal government in ICE surge report
An international watchdog group has released a damning report on Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, calling for federal leaders to be investigated for creating a "human rights crisis," and urging local leaders to step up support for those impacted.
Iconic Twin Cities rapper Eyedea finds new life with AI-generated album
Twin Cities native Michael Larsen, better known as Eyedea, made a name for himself with his freestyle battle rap skills and as one-half of the duo Eyedea & Abilities.
Man accused of setting ex-girlfriend's home on fire with man and dog inside
Prosecutors allege a 35-year-old man intentionally set fire to his former girlfriend's Cambridge, Minnesota, home while her husband, a Marine veteran, and his service dog were inside.
No Kings event marks a year since Hortman killings with grief, resolve
At Francis Burger Joint in northeast Minneapolis, people gathered to watch a livestream of a No Kings event in New York City, while also honoring former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman.