Retired officer killed while helping stranded motorist in Elk River
A retired Twin Cities police officer was killed while helping a driver stuck on an icy road early Monday morning.
Skeletal remains found in Minnesota identified as WWII veteran
The DNA Doe Project says it's identified the remains of a man found a decade ago in southern Minnesota as World War II veteran Luis Gilberto Robledo.
Menards strikes settlement in lawsuit over 11% Rebate Program
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office says Menards, the Wisconsin-based home improvement retailer, has reached a $4.25 million settlement with several states to "resolve claims" of deceptive marketing practices in its popular "11% Rebate Program," and pandemic-era price gouging.
Teen arrested after threats close several south metro high schools
A 16-year-old boy is in custody in connection to multiple threats that led to the closure of high schools Tuesday in two of Minnesota's largest school districts.
Rep. Ilhan Omar calls for clarity on Twin Cities ICE crackdown
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for clarity about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
ICE agents surround Chanhassen construction site amid subzero temps
Federal agents gathered outside a Twin Cities home construction site Saturday afternoon in an immigration-related standoff with two men amid subzero temperatures.
Twin Cities coffee shop owner says ICE lied to employee before detaining him
The grill at a Brooklyn Park coffee shop has been left uncleaned since Friday morning, when the co-owner said that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials detained his cook after luring him outside into the parking lot.
Council member urges Nisswa Mayor Jennifer Carnahan to resign
A special city council meeting held Wednesday in the central Minnesota cabin-country town of Nisswa had one item on the agenda: discussing the conduct of Mayor Jennifer Carnahan.
Minnesota Gov. Walz unveils new fraud prevention program
Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday unveiled a new statewide fraud prevention program in the state's latest effort to crack down in the wake of the Feeding Our Future scandal — a scheme that siphoned away $250 million in taxpayer funds meant for hungry children.
St. Paul City Council seeks investigation of police conduct in ICE raid
The St. Paul City Council passed a resolution Wednesday to request an investigation into the conduct of city police during an ICE-related arrest late last month, where its officers fired pepper balls and sprayed chemical irritants at demonstrators.
Attorney Chris Madel announces Minnesota gubernatorial run
Chris Madel, who made headlines as the attorney for a state trooper who faced murder charges before they were later dismissed, says he's running for Minnesota governor.
As snowstorm exits Minnesota, bitter cold enters
Minnesotans awoke to lingering snowfall on Sunday morning, but that storm will soon exit, bringing bitter cold in its wake.
Man out snowblowing killed by falling tree near Two Harbors
A 69-year-old man out snowblowing was crushed to death by a "large downed tree" Wednesday morning in northeastern Minnesota.
Bentleyville Tour of Lights reopening Thursday after storm damage
Bentleyville Tour of Lights, the beloved holiday tradition in Duluth, Minnesota, will reopen Thursday evening after "significant damage" from Tuesday night's storm caused a temporary closure.
Jury awards woman $19.8M for "botched" Mayo Clinic surgery
A jury has awarded an Iowa woman a $19.8 million verdict against the Mayo Clinic and a colorectal surgeon in a lawsuit brought in Minnesota courts, according to her attorneys.