Attorneys say Christa Pike is 'conscious and speaking' after failed execution
Christa Pike's attorneys say she is "conscious and speaking" nearly a week after a failed execution attempt in Tennessee...
Musicians of the Minnesota Opera Orchestra vote to authorize strike
The musicians of the Minnesota Opera Orchestra have unanimously voted to authorize a strike as they continue negotiating...
When will Social Security COLA for 2027 come out? Here's what to know
The annual COLA announcement will reveal how much money retirees will receive on their checks every month starting in Ja...
Cornell names former acting U.S. AG to review rape case
Cornell University names Sally Yates, former acting U.S. attorney general and career federal prosecutor, to lead an inde...
Summer breeze on the way for the weekend – Chris
Good Tuesday evening! We’re enjoying another quiet and comfortable stretch of October weather, but attention is starting...
Prior Lake man charged after firing rifle near elementary school
A Prior Lake man was charged after shots were fired near an elementary school Sunday night, with firearms seized from hi...
Statewide Bike Plan Open Comment
https://talk.dot.state.mn.us/statewide-bicycle-system-plan?tool=forum_topic&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&ut...
Man, 80, dies in collision with semi-trailer in southwestern Minnesota
The Mountain Lake resident was pronounced dead at the scene....
Man tosses Lime scooters off bridge, police investigating 100 missing
As authorities continue to investigate the disappearance of up to 100 Lime scooters, a St. Paul man has been charged wit...
Bloomington police chief says Somali American gang activity is fueled by 'social media beef'
Chief Booker Hodges said Tuesday that Somali gang members come from good homes and are not motivated by money or drugs....
Student charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing instructor at UM-Morris
Alexander Cusey allegedly was smiling when he told police officers about the attack....
Molly says your Tuesday will have a summerlike feel
Expect tons of sunshine, dry conditions and unseasonably warm weather for you Tuesday afternoon. Highs in the Metro will...
Charge filed as police investigate why over 100 Lime scooters went missing near St. Paul bridge
A 39-year-old St. Paul man is accused of throwing two e-scooters into the river last week....
Record Store Day Black Friday 2026. See the full list of releases
Record Store Day unveils 180 exclusive albums for Black Friday....
Student loan borrowers have more time to reduce their interest rate. Here's what to know.
Student loan borrowers now have until the end of 2026 to enroll in auto pay and have their interest rate reduced by 1%. ...
Washington state man arrested in connection to February school shooting in British Columbia
A 30-year-old Washington state man is accused of communicating with the shooter in the February mass shooting that left ...
World Space Week is here. Here’s what to know about the annual celebration
World Space Week runs Oct. 4 to Oct. 10 and commemorates the launch of Sputnik 1 and the signing of the Outer Space Trea...
Minneapolis shops invite customers for Latino business week as many recover from ICE surge
Minneapolis celebrates its third annual Latino Business Week this week, as many Latino-owned shops around the city conti...
California couple arrested after 21 surrogate children found in abuse investigation
A California couple is facing serious charges following a law enforcement investigation that uncovered more than 20 surr...
Sheriff Fletcher backs Somali gang task force, calls out Hennepin County leaders
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher threw his support behind a regional task force to tackle Somali gang violence while b...
Daily Dose: Heart failure deaths climb, blood pressure treatment gaps and fall allergy clues
Heart failure deaths reach a new high, with the sharpest rise in younger adults. Plus, blood pressure care gaps and alle...
Eden Prairie gas station shooting may be connected to recent gang activity, police say
Police believe a shooting at an Eden Prairie gas station Monday night may be connected to recent Somali gang violence ac...
Ski apparel brand Spyder is set to open its first Minnesota store
The iconic American brand will open soon at the Mall of America....
After Christa Pike's failed execution, here is where all 50 states stand on the death penalty
It is nearly a 50-50 split on states that allow the death penalty....
Minnesota is one of the nation's safest states, according to annual report
WalletHub's annual report has again named Minnesota as one of the nation's safest states....
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities is hosting 'Conversations on a Bench'
A 24-hour effort designed to foster conversations about supporting unhoused people....
Man charged with tossing Lime scooters off Wabasha Street bridge
St. Paul police are looking into whether a man who was allegedly caught on camera throwing two Lime scooters off the Wab...
The Great Northern returns in January with a sauna village and pop-up ice rink
The Great Northern festival has announced details for its 10th annual celebration of all things winter, including the re...
Brooklyn Center in-home daycare operator accused of neglect after infant’s death last summer
A Brooklyn Center in-home daycare operator has been charged with manslaughter in the death of a 7-month-old last summer....
Bloomington shooting: 1 injured in Harriet Avenue incident
The Bloomington Police Department is holding a 1 p.m. news conference Tuesday to address an overnight shooting on Harrie...
National Taco Day: Deals and discounts from Moe's Southwest Grill, Chuy's and more
Some fan-favorite restaurants are going big this National Taco Tuesday, offering deals and freebies on Tuesday, Oct. 6...
Texas mom charged with capital murder in the deaths of her two sons; father seeks answers
Scott Pitre of Texas just recently spent a weekend at the lake with his sons. Now, he's planning their funerals. Their m...
Shakopee man preserves skateboarding history with vintage collection more than 50 years old
Bill Wetmore's journey took him from avid skateboarder to collector with a board collection dating back to the 1970s....
Black bear attacks man, dog in northern Minnesota
Authorities say the bear was likely acting in defense after being startled....
Counterpoint: Transparency matters in data center development
A recent MinnPost Voices piece suggested a proposed Minnesota project met that standard. It did not. The post Counterpoi...
Police investigating overnight shooting in Bloomington neighborhood
Police Chief Booker Hodges will share more information on the early Tuesday shooting during an afternoon news conference...
University of Wisconsin professor awarded Nobel Prize in Physics
UW-Madison professor Francis Halzen was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics thanks to his work identifying neutrinos....
Cunningham addresses budget cuts, new student and staff initiatives
University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham addressed the institution’s community in her State of the Universit...
Charges: Daycare provider waited 20 minutes to call 911 for unresponsive baby, who later died
A Brooklyn Center in-home daycare provider is facing a manslaughter charge after a criminal complaint alleges she waited...
