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White House confronts Democrats over planned probes, claiming possible ‘criminality’
It's just the latest shot across the bow as the White House prepares to square off against newly empowered Democrats in ...
Overtime powerplay goal lifts Wild past Canadiens 2-1
Kirill Kaprizov scored on a power play in the opening minute of overtime and Jesper Wallstedt made 27 saves as the Minne...
ICE detention facility opens in western Minnesota
Detainees are now arriving at the Appleton detention center, about three hours west of the Twin Cities....
Iran-backed trio accused of plotting attacks on U.K. base hosting U.S. jets
Iran-backed operatives have been charged over nearly 20 attacks, including a plot on a U.K. base housing U.S. troops. Se...
House votes to effectively end the impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth
House Republicans managed to short-circuit a floor vote on the impeachment effort brought against the Defense Secretary ...
Suburban candidates run after Metro Surge
Winning candidates for offices in Columbia Heights, Fridley, Spring Lake Park and Ramsey County tell MPR News what inspi...
Faribault Burger King faces discrimination charge
Shavelle Devine was at a Burger King drive-through in Faribault when she was served by an employee wearing blackface. Th...
Colorado ICE re-arrests followed Minnesota’s lead
A Denver ICE official testified he ordered instant re-arrests of immigrants freed by judges after hearing Minnesota cour...
Manoomin Arts creates hub on White Earth Reservation
The Manoomin Arts Initiative is transforming spaces on the White Earth Reservation and beyond with murals, studios and n...
New neutrino hunting mission launches in Lake Superior
An ocean research vessel is installing underwater sensors on the floor of Lake Superior this week to detect neutrinos — ...
Minneapolis woman dragged by ICE sues government
Aliya Rahman said she was given contradictory orders by agents on whether to continue driving or exit the vehicle. She s...
Trump admin denies MN more than $112M in Medicaid
Minnesota Department of Human Services temporary Commissioner John Connolly stated that DHS is still reviewing a letter ...
St. Peter nurse, whose arrest by federal agents last winter went viral, sues government
Jamie Martens is seeking $550,000 for alleged assault, battery, false arrest, negligence and emotional distress. The law...
Vikings reacquire QB Kirk Cousins from Las Vegas Raiders for 2027 third-round draft pick
The Minnesota Vikings have reacquired quarterback Kirk Cousins to try to revive their sputtering offense....
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the the minority
Rep. Jim Jordan has been elected the next House Republican leader. Jordan of Ohio on Tuesday defeated Rep. Steve Scalise...
David Mura on his new book 'Exit, Miss Saigon'
David Mura’s latest book came out in October and spans essays he has written over the last 30 years....
Broadway finds its Prince: Jordan Fisher cast as 'The Kid' in 'Purple Rain' musical
Jordan Fisher will star in the Broadway adaptation of “Purple Rain” as “The Kid.” The musical is set to premiere next sp...
Hegseth holds conference amidst possible impeachment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to give his first news conference from the Pentagon in six months. It comes ...
House Republicans to elect a new leader
After sweeping losses in the midterm elections, the House GOP will vote on Tuesday to elect a successor to Mike Johnson,...
Buffalo Bills win 23-6 over Minnesota Vikings
Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills beat the Vikings 23-6 and sent Minnesota deeper into its offensive slump. Allen threw a...
U.S.-mediated talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war begin in Abu Dhabi
The two-day session in the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi, is the first such meeting since February. It will focus on security...
'The End of Everything’ by M. John Harrison wins the 2026 Booker Prize for fiction
British science fiction writer M. John Harrison has won the prestigious Booker Prize for his novel "The End of Everythin...
Spring Lake Park mayor wins tied race by drawing. Challenger seeks recount
Spring Lake Park Mayor Robert Nelson won a tied election when his name was drawn from a bag Monday night, prompting chal...
Will Minnesota Democrats ban mining near the BWCA?
Environmental groups want mining prohibited permanently within the watershed of the Boundary Waters. After the Trump adm...
St. Paul awards man who saved runaway school bus
On Oct. 19, Ebro Ahmed jumped onto a moving bus while the driver was having a medical emergency. He stopped the bus and ...
Judge weighs contempt after ICE re-arrests man 2nd time
ICE released and re-arrested a Guatemalan man already ordered released twice by a U.S. district court judge. The judge s...
Driver rescued after vehicle crashes into Lake Phalen
It’s not yet clear what caused the vehicle to enter the water....
Two killed in crash following law enforcement pursuit in St. Paul
The crash happened early Saturday in St. Paul. The two men who died were in a vehicle being pursued by a Ramsey County s...
Four people found dead after house fire in southern Minnesota
The fire happened Sunday in the city of Grand Meadow. First responders found the four people dead inside the home. The n...
Hegseth impeachment threat brings rare press conference
Facing an expected impeachment resolution in Congress, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he’s eager to litigate the po...
Owner of Minnesota candy store charged with selling liquor-filled candy without a license
The owner of Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store was charged last month with one gross misdemeanor count of selling liquor w...
Trump says his deportation policy 'might have been too tough' for voters in the election
President Donald Trump said he thinks his administration was too aggressive on deportations. That's one of the reasons h...
Fire damages apartment building in St. Paul
The fire happened in a building along Randolph Avenue near Fairview Avenue. It sent a thick plume of smoke into the air ...
'Eat Street' celebrates Nicollet Avenue reopening
In the 1970s, Minneapolis city officials opted to break Nicollet Avenue into two sections in an attempt to spur developm...
Spring Lake Park's mayoral race will go to a tiebreaker
What happens when an election ends in a tie? It all comes down to chance....
How Minnesota farmers feel about the midterm results
While many farmers view DFL Gov.-elect Amy Klobuchar favorably, sentiments about the overall midterm results vary....
Native American women made history in midterms
Peggy Flanagan became the first Native American woman elected to the Senate, Deb Haaland the first to win a state govern...
Minnesota United beat San Jose Earthquakes 3-1
Minnesota (11-12-11) entered needing a win and some help to secure a wild card spot, but Seattle beat LAFC to keep the L...
Lightning rally for 4-3 win over Wild
Minnesota, which beat San Jose 4-1 on Friday, was up 2-0 less than three minutes into the game. But the Lightning came b...
Mpls Fed survey shows banks worry about farmer debt
A new Minneapolis Fed survey shows banks expect farmers to borrow less amid a volatile economy. Loan renewal season is a...
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