Hennepin County commissioners walk back plan to give themselves 49% raise
The motion, which passed 4-2, would have increased the commissioners' salary from $122,225 to $182,141 a year.
Video shows Harris calling Walz to ask him to be her running mate: "You understand our country"
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris expressed her respect for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in a video she shared online Tuesday after announcing him as her running mate in the 2024 election.
Minnesota Vikings' WR Jordan Addison charged with DUI in California
Minnesota Vikings' wide receiver Jordan Addison has officially been charged with a DUI after falling asleep behind the wheel on a Los Angeles freeway last month.
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.