St. Paul boxer, high school student Natalia Young seeks Olympic gold
Natalia Young, a St. Paul high school student, is making a name for herself in boxing, with Olympic aspirations and her father in her corner.
Proposed Minneapolis ordinance would require drivers in autonomous vehicles
A proposed Minneapolis ordinance would require self-driving cars to still have a person physically behind the wheel in hopes of saving jobs.
Stained-glass removal begins in restoration of Basilica of St. Mary
Crews are about halfway through one of the biggest restorations the Twin Cities has ever seen.
Minnesota girl with rare genetic disorder wins Toddler of the Year
Sarah McNamara wasn't expected to make it to birth; she is now 3.5 years old and the winner of the 2026 Toddler of the Year contest.
Minnesota mother of girl killed in crash finding support through hockey
Behind almost every hockey player is a hockey parent. Emmy Loycano, a Westonka, Minnesota, hockey mom, never played the sport. But her husband did, and her boys do. Her daughter, Lily Loycano, always came along for the ride.
What makes parts of the Twin Cities hotter than others
Amid a long, hot summer, the University of Minnesota's Climate Adaption Center is gathering data about heat patterns in the Twin Cities.
University of Minnesota Cheer Team driving the sport forward
The University of Minnesota Cheerleading Team is named for its chanting, but known for its members' sheer athleticism.
13% of MN, WI kindergartners didn't get standard vaccinations, CDC says
This year, your kid may be more likely to catch a back-to-school bug, as fewer students are getting their shots than at any time in the past decade.
Why the owner of Acme Comedy Company doesn't laugh
Louis Lee came to Minnesota decades ago from Hong Kong to become a student at the University of Minnesota. He says listening to comedy helped him learn English.
Officer describes finding Sophia Forchas at Annunciation shooting
Lt. Ryan Kelly, the first Minneapolis officer to arrive at Church of the Annunciation on Aug. 27, 2025, described walking in to find dozens of children hiding in the pews — and locating 2 who had already died.
HCMC ER chief recalls response to Annunciation mass shooting
Less than 15 minutes: That's how much time the staff at HCMC in Minneapolis had to prepare for the task of a lifetime. There was a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church.
Women experience playing at Target Field through Twins Fantasy Camp
The Minnesota Twins Fantasy Camp is an in-person version of fantasy baseball. Meet a group of women who participated in the program.
Rosemount's girls flag football state champs to sound the Gjallarhorn
Flag football is exploding in popularity among girls in Minnesota. In 2025, when girls flag football started in high schools, there were 51 schools. In 2026, there are 104 teams.
MSP Airport's new 3D braille maps are helping visitors help themselves
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is the first airport to create a new path for people living with blindness or low vision, centering around what may be the most important rooms in the complex: the bathrooms.
Minnesota's only college women's wrestling team seeks local competition
Augsburg University in Minneapolis is home to the only women's college wrestling team in Minnesota. They want more local teams since more young women are interested.