Minnesota state trooper facing child pornography charge, DOJ says
The Minnesota State Patrol is calling accusations against a trooper facing federal charges in a case involving child pornography "appalling" and "indefensible."
Teens charged after throwing boy in trunk as part of "TikTok challenge"
A witness admitted that they all planned the incident after seeing "a new TikTok challenge," and everyone but the victim knew it was going to happen, according to charging documents.
Smurfit Westrock plant in St. Paul closing
Smurfit Westrock announced Wednesday that 189 employees at its St. Paul coated recycled board mill will be permanently laid off beginning June 30.
Nordic Ware accused of deceptive labeling in class action lawsuit
The plaintiff claims he would have never bought nearly $45 worth of Nordic Ware's product had he known the aluminium had not been sourced and manufactured in the USA.
No charges for councilwoman after boy attending her day care ingests meth
The Dakota County Attorney's Office says the state can't prove "beyond a reasonable doubt that the child ingested meth while at Ms. Bakken's day care."
Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota announces U.S. Senate run
Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota announced on Tuesday she will run for the U.S. Senate.
Vikings take offensive lineman Donovan Jackson in 1st round of 2025 NFL draft
The Minnesota Vikings added some talent at the offensive line in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, taking Donovan Jackson out of Ohio State at pick No. 24.
GOP State Senate candidate says campaign finance complaint is a "smear"
The Minnesota DFL alleges she ignored campaign contribution limits by accepting more than the maximum allowed from nine different donors.
Motorcyclist dead, 2 injured in Farmington crash
Police south of the Twin Cities say a crash killed a motorcyclist and injured two others late Tuesday afternoon.
Family fight led to lockdown at Edina hospital, warrant shows
Investigators say the incident began when a brother and sister got into an argument over the power of attorney for their mother, a patient at the hospital.
Man fatally shot outside north Minneapolis apartment
Minneapolis police say a man died in a shooting outside an apartment on the north side Saturday night, marking the city's first homicide in two months.
Fire at Minnesota Renaissance Festival destroys several structures
Fire destroyed several structures Thursday evening on the grounds of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, but officials say they expect to open on schedule later this summer.
Ahead of Easter, lightning suspected in St. Paul church steeple fire
The St. Paul Fire Department says crews were called to a report of a fire on the 500 block of Farrington Street just before 5:30 p.m.
Possible drowning at Minneapolis park
The Minneapolis Fire Department says crews were dispatched to a report of a man found face down in the water at Bassett Creek Park around 1:43 p.m.
Gophers men's hockey coach to lead Team USA in world juniors
This will be Bob Motzko's second time leading the national junior hockey team, coaching them to gold and bronze at the 2017 and 2018 IIHF World Junior Championships.