With ridership on the rebound, Metro Transit works to overcome its negative perception
Ridership on Metro Transit light rail is up 23% this year, and the new police chief says that's in large part to several changes on the ground.
Chief O'Hara disputes MPD union's claims he knew of Tyler Timberlake's controversial history prior to hiring
The Minneapolis Police Federation says Chief Brian O'Hara knew about an officer's controversial past history before that officer was hired.
Dakota County farmers keep faith as drought conditions worsen across state
June was the third warmest and second driest on record. State climatologists warn this might only be the start.
Cleanup underway at Minneapolis parks, beaches following Fourth of July celebrations
Holiday revelers left behind spent fireworks, empty cans, and bottles across city beaches and parks. But there was a group determined to clean up the mess on Wednesday morning.
3D chalk art dazzles all at Delano's Fourth of July celebration
Delano's Fourth of July celebration might be known as Minnesota's oldest. But there's something new that's really catching everyone's attention – and something they want to capture for themselves.
Minnesotans react to Supreme Court ruling over LGBTQ rights: "It's legal, codified discrimination"
The case that originated in Colorado and decided in D.C. quickly reverberated in Minnesota.
Minnesota officials react to Supreme Court striking down race-conscious admissions
After the ruling, Minnesota's Higher Education Commissioner Dennis Olson said the decision "does not change Minnesota's commitment to serving all students. We know representation matters. Inclusivity matters. Being the first generation in your family to go to college matters."
Mpls. City Council, sans 3 Muslim members out for Eid, votes down putting rent control on Nov. ballot
Some council members voiced concern over the vote being held Wednesday when council members were missing due to celebrating Eid al-Adha, which is otherwise known as the Feast of Sacrifice.
"Don't take anyone for granted": Friends remember 2 teens who died while cliff jumping along North Shore
Two people drowned Sunday afternoon in Lake Superior after jumping from a cliff in Silver Bay.
Opioid crisis takes focus of Rep. Angie Craig's Cottage Grove town hall
"We have to make sure that this stuff stops coming into our ports of entry. We have to do everything we can to stop it coming in," said Rep. Craig.
Aaron Weininger makes history as 1st openly gay rabbi at one of Minnesota's largest synagogues
Weininger was the first openly gay man to be admitted to the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, a major rabbinical school for what's known as the conservative movement, a middle ground between Reform and Orthodox. Now he's making history again.
"Take it low and slow": Why ER docs are concerned about growing buzz from THC drinks
Many beverages on the market could take up to an hour or more for consumers to feel their full effect, leaving many novice users to think in the beginning they can keep drinking.
The invasive 'Spongy Moth' is threatening a bunch of trees in Minnesota.
The Department of Agriculture is setting traps to try and contain their population.
Hennepin Health paramedics now carry medication to treat opioid withdrawal symptoms
Paramedics in Hennepin County are now among the first in the nation to carry Suboxone, a new medication to treat withdrawal symptoms for patients overdosing on opioids.
"I know the passive racism that goes on": Neighborhoods respond to DOJ report on MPD
By accident or by design, Friday's announcement and report from federal investigators came just a few days before Juneteenth, the federal holiday celebrating the emancipation of slaves after the Civil War.