2 charged in Red Lake fentanyl trafficking conspiracy
Two people are accused of conspiring to distribute fentanyl in and around the Red Lake Indian Reservation in Minnesota.
Man, 70, airlifted to hospital after fall at Tettegouche State Park
A 70-year-old man had to be airlifted to the hospital after suffering a fall at a northern Minnesota state park on Monday.
EF-1 tornado touched down in Melrose on Saturday, NWS confirms
The EF-1 tornado struck Melrose shortly before 9 p.m. with wind speeds reaching up to 95 mph.
Construction begins on Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum in Little Falls
The state provided $32 million to design and construct the 40,000-square-foot facility in Little Falls, just off Highway 371 and adjacent to the Little Falls State Veterans Cemetery.
Twin Cities population growth is slowing, Met Council report finds
A new report from the Metropolitan Council shows that population growth in the Twin Cities is slowing down in the 2020s compared to the previous decade.
Alcohol a suspected factor after off-duty St. Paul police officer crashes into building, starting fire
St. Paul police suspect an off-duty officer had been under the influence of alcohol when they allegedly crashed into a vacant building, starting a fire early Thursday morning.
Minnesota State Patrol investigation exonerates trooper Ryan Londregan in killing of Ricky Cobb II
Ryan Lonregan's attorney said the Minnesota State Patrol provided a memorandum that stated, "Internal Affairs has completed the investigation into allegations brought against you. The findings of the investigation have exonerated you of the allegations."
Minnesota Supreme Court in self-defense ruling: Retreat before brandishing a weapon
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed a decision that one does not have the right to use deadly force in a situation where they feel threatened if they have the opportunity to escape.
$5K reward offered for information leading to whereabouts of Nikki Anderson
Authorities are offering a $5,000 reward in the case of a missing 56-year-old Dakota County woman.
Blue-green algae advisory issued for Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis
Swimmers are being warned to stay away from a popular Twin Cities lake ahead of a hot and humid weekend.
Sartell man, 38, killed in Waite Park construction accident
Police in central Minnesota say a man died after part of a crane fell on him Tuesday morning at a construction site.
Billboards hope to shine light on missing Indigenous people in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety unveiled a new series of billboards meant to raise awareness about missing Indigenous relatives in the state.
24 cited during protest outside Sen. Klobuchar's office in response to Netanyahu's speech
The Free Palestine Coalition organized the protest to oppose the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He gave a speech before Congress earlier in the day, which Klobuchar attended.
Man who shut down Interstate 35 near Faribault had over 40 pounds of meth in his car, charges say
A man who held up traffic on Interstate 35 near Faribault for hours on Sunday had more than 40 pounds of meth in his vehicle, charging documents filed in Rice County allege.
HealthPartners leaving UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage network over high claim denial rate
The nonprofit health care organization says it made the decision because "UnitedHealthcare delays and denies approval of payment for our patients' Medicare Advantage claims at a rate unlike any other insurer in our market."