Minneapolis Public Schools puts 14 schools on the chopping block in transformation plans
Minneapolis Public Schools unveiled three options for a major district transformation plan Tuesday night, including pote...
Father’s survival inspired UMN student to join Big Ten blood donation campaign
Before University of Minnesota fourth-year Trae Griffin was born, a blood donation helped save his father’s life. In 20...
Gordon Ramsay films Kitchen Nightmares at Big Lake restaurant
The world-famous chef and TV personality brought his cameras to the north metro, and fans showed up in full force....
Photo Story: Rapper Chief Keef Starts His Tour in Minneapolis
As fans dressed in purple, green, and gold left U.S. Bank Stadium Sunday evening, concertgoers in polos, True Religion j...
Minneapolis Public Schools announce plans that include closing up to 16 schools
The school board will review three options and vote on one on Nov. 10....
Westwood Park lighting concerns raise questions for inaugural girls flag football season
For the first time, the Bloomington Athletic Association is hosting an all-girls flag football league....
Helicopter crash kills at least 1 person in California
It's unclear what caused the crash in Los Angeles on Tuesday night....
Fried gets first win since April, Yankees overpower Twins 8-1 with homers by Bellinger, Jones
Max Fried earned his first victory since April 27, backed by home runs from Cody Bellinger and Spencer Jones that helped...
Feeling exhausted all the time? A new CDC report says you're far from alone
A CDC report reveals that 1 in 6 U.S. adults experience frequent fatigue, impacting daily life and mental health....
Minneapolis Public Schools ‘transformation plan’ includes closing schools
Minneapolis Public Schools officials have outlined a restructuring plan that could reshape education across the city, in...
Minnesota man sentenced to 30 years for the sexual assault of 6 juveniles
Mervin Kauffman has been sentenced to 30 years for the sexual assault of six juveniles in Todd County....
Minneapolis police skip council meeting on $21 million overspending
Minneapolis police leaders did not take City Council questions about $21 million in overspending, frustrating council me...
MnDOT closing Highway 280 turn to Broadway in effort to reduce risk of serious crashes
MnDOT says the intersection of Highway 280 and Broadway has seen years of crashes and close calls, and closing the left ...
MPS proposes closing schools amid budget challenges
Minneapolis Public Schools leaders on Tuesday presented three proposals aimed at addressing the district’s budget issues...
A sweeping college sports overhaul bill clears early hurdle in Senate vote
The Protect College Sports Act aims to put guardrails around escalating spending in college sports as the industry strug...
4 acts drop out of Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Ed Sheeran’s tour is facing a wave of departures after four supporting acts pulled out in solidarity with Macklemore, fo...
HmongTown Marketplace vendors voice concern after foreclosure lawsuit
HmongTown Marketplace faces a possible foreclosure after a lawsuit was filed by Stearns Bank on Sept. 10....
I-394 closure will affect commute into downtown Minneapolis Sept. 18-21
Eastbound I-394 is shutting down this weekend between Highway 100 and downtown Minneapolis for bridge repairs....
Sartell students, community build outdoor volleyball court for historic match
What began as a construction class project at Sartell High School has turned into what school officials believe to be fi...
Trump administration approves sending powerful bombs to Israel in $2.8 billion weapons sale
U.S. officials and a person familiar with the plan spoke on Tuesday on condition of anonymity about the package, which i...
Hennepin County ends recovery fund program for small businesses impacted by Metro Surge
Hennepin County has ended a program meant to help small businesses affected by Operation Metro Surge. The post Hennepin ...
Woman severely injured after being struck near Gold Medal Park; family searching for 2 men who helped her
A 78‑year‑old woman well known in the Mill District community is facing a long and painful recovery after she was hit by...
Summit Brewing faces possible foreclosure, craft beer leaders say it highlights a concerning trend
For the first time ever Minnesota saw more craft breweries close than open in 2025....
Weather IQ: Do hurricanes and tropical storms provide any benefit to Earth?
Hurricanes and other tropical cyclones can transfer heat across the globe, restore ecosystems, and help drought-stricken...
Could new video from Jake Long rally change charges?
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS shared the video with the Hennepin County Attorney's Office, asking if it was aware of it and if it's ...
Where does Joseph Duggar's child molestation case stand after Tuesday court hearing?
Duggar's attorney said other witnesses will likely be added to the case against him....
Inver Grove Heights allows data center project
The project in question — a proposed 55,000-square-foot data center on Carmen Avenue East — had already been in the work...
Black bears attack 2 women in Colorado just days apart, bringing yearly total to 10 as encounters surge
Bear attacks are at an all-time high in Colorado as bears continue to seek food in residential areas across the state....
Jimmy Eat World cancels festival appearances after emergency surgery
Jimmy Eat World canceled their Mexico City show and upcoming festival appearances because guitarist Jim Adkins needed su...
Hennepin County shuts down Metro Surge small business recovery fund because of fraud
The Hennepin County board set aside $2 million but could only pay $500,000 to legitimate businesses because so many frau...
Bird flu found in flock in western Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) says it has discovered highly pathogenic ...
Anoka County father represents himself in son’s murder trial
Jury selection is underway in the murder trial of an Anoka County father accused of killing his teenage son and dumping ...
Beloved volunteer who served Red Wing for over 55 years dies in crash
"Community Mike" will be remembered during an evening of live music in the park Wednesday....
Former Gov. Mark Dayton releases new book, talks about fraud in new interview
Former Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton wrote a book that sums up his life and details his long political career. The post For...
How to register to vote in Minnesota, Wisconsin
Minnesotans and Wisconsinites can register to vote before election day, either online, by mail or in person on Nov. 3....
Texas QB Arch Manning apologizes for calling AI video of Longhorns coach slapping ESPN reporter ‘hilarious’
The quarterback drew criticism for comments he made during Monday’s media availability on whether he had seen TikTok edi...
Are used cars under $20,000 worth it?
Used cars under $20,000 are hot sellers at dealerships, but there can be trade-offs for buyers. The post Are used cars u...
Video: Mysterious streak in the night sky sparks speculation in western Minnesota
Multiple witnesses recorded the event in and around Fergus Falls....
A Paris court awards Kim Kardashian 1 euro after her 2016 robbery
The court found eight people guilty last year for their roles in the robbery, which Kardashian described as “the most te...
'American Idol' moving production out of Los Angeles after 25 years
The singing competition is trading the Hollywood sign for Georgia....
