Returning a Christmas gift? More stores are now charging for shipping, restocking
A survey found 40% of people plan to return at least one gift this year. And depending on what it is, it could cost you.
Ukrainians in Minnesota celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25 for first time
While reeling from a war of their own, Ukrainians are changing their holiday traditions. Showing up for Christmas mass on the morning of Dec. 25 was in itself an act of independence.
The supply is up and that "new car price" is stable if buyers are willing to pay
After multiple years of skyrocketing prices and interest rates, many car companies are starting to advertise financing specials with rates below 5%, some much lower than many banks and credit unions are offering.
An inside look at MSP Airport's lost and found office
There are belts, there are shoes, there are canes and pillows for the plane. People have also turned in a tea kettle, a walker, CPAP machines and a gorilla costume.
DLI seeks $2.4 million in back wages, damages from construction companies that worked on Viking Lakes project
During the investigative audit — which lasted from March 4, 2019 to June 5, 2022 — the DLI found 25 employees that hadn't been paid wages, including overtime.
"12 Days of Drones" gives drone pilots new rules to fly safe
Flying drones has become a popular hobby in the last decade. The FAA launched the "12 Days of Drones" program this holiday season to ensure everyone is safe from the ground up.
With incinerator's planned closure, what's the future of trash in Hennepin County?
There are plans to close the garbage incinerator in downtown Minneapolis in the next few years. So what's next for trash in Hennepin County?
Bloomington mayor, state officials look for solution should massive garbage incinerator close
A new state law may close a garbage incinerator responsible for the disposal of trash in several Minnesota counties.
Hennepin County commissioners set new timeline for closing Minneapolis trash incinerator
There could soon be big changes to how trash is managed in Hennepin County — and how much it will cost you.
Minnesota-based Just The Pill providing women with mobile reproductive health care
Just The Pill is an organization that offers reproductive health services to women via telehealth and a mobile clinic that its directors think will be a model for the future of this health care.
Children's Minnesota pulls off double miracle for young twins with rare heart condition
Doctors diagnosed both girls with a rare condition — patent ductus arteriosus. They each had an open blood vessel that usually closes when a baby is born around the due date.
Kettle River councilmember claims city administrator changed ordinance just to fine her $6,000
A small Minnesota town is dealing with some big problems. A city councilwoman is threatening to press harassment charges against the city administrator.
Small plane crashes into vehicle on busy Minnesota highway
A small plane crash-landed into a car Tuesday morning on a busy Twin Cities highway, injuring the pilot and the driver.
Tips for protecting your packages from porch pirates this holiday season
More than 71 million Americans are expected to shop Cyber Monday sales according to the National Retail Federation. That means millions of packages delivered to homes across the country and millions of targets for porch pirates.
Israel-Hamas war hitting home in Minnesota among those with family, friends overseas
"Who knows where [the Israeli hostages have] been? Who knows what they've been eating? Are they cold? Are they hungry? Every single time I sit down to eat a meal I think about them," Sophie Stillman said.