Minnesota State Fair offering more and more vegan food options
From tasty to tangy, from cheesy to creamy, from crispy to flaky, from icy to scorching hot, everything is on the menu. Including, increasingly, vegan options.
Augsburg University students complain of "unsafe living conditions"
College dormitories aren't known for being luxurious, but social media posts of spiders and cockroaches are being shared across Augsburg University's campus.
Crews hope new measures will detect gas fumes earlier at U of M to prevent evacuations
A new electronic monitor and nearly a dozen new monitoring stations are among the measures the Metropolitan Council and the University of Minnesota are implementing to avoid any repeat of this summer's evacuations because of a gas scare.
What is it about the Minnesota State Fair that keeps people coming back?
It's not like other states don't have fairs; corndogs and corn roasts aren't exclusive to the Gopher State, either. And technically, the Texas State Fair draws more people. So what is the mystique?
Hamline Church Dining Hall celebrates 125 years at Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is lined with hundreds of food stands, but one of its most enduring food establishments is a brick and mortar sit down meal.
With AG's help, home park residents rally against new landlord's "substantial" changes
Hundreds of neighbors in a Northfield mobile home park are fighting back. They say a new landlord is imposing an unjust lease agreement.
Conventions boosting downtown Minneapolis economy, but there still plenty of room for growth
Conventions are a key element of a downtown economic ecosystem that feeds hotels, shops, restaurants, museums, cafes, entertainment venues and transportation.
Minneapolis Police Department moves forward with plan to use drones
MPD estimates the drones will cost taxpayers about $30,000-$40,000.
Twin Cities public schools districts race to fill hundreds of open positions amid teacher shortage
Time is running out for school districts to ensure there are enough teachers to fill every classroom and serve every student in time for the new school year.
School bus companies get homework done, add drivers ahead of new school year
The month of August is like one long Sunday, and as the new school year approaches, school districts and bus companies are encouraged by their progress in hiring more school bus drivers.
Minnesota State Fair: Tips for parking, saving money on tickets
The Great Minnesota Get-Together is just a few days away, and now is the time to think about planning your visit to the fair.
St. Paul Police investigating murder-suicide after child inside home calls 911
Police also discovered five children, all under the age of 10, inside the home. They are all safe.
The challenges facing Afghan refugees, and how Minnesotans can help
One year after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, more than 1,200 Afghan refugees have settled in Minnesota.
Commanding officer lauds Minnesota servicemembers 1 year after Afghanistan withdrawal
The American withdrawal from Afghanistan was both an ignominious moment in history and a shining example of American ingenuity, as our servicemembers conducted the largest airlift operation in history.
How to make a fire safety plan for your home
According to state officials, fires have killed 27 people so far in 2022 -- a 42-percent increase compared to this same time last year.