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Starbucks will close 250 stores, including some in Minnesota
Starbucks have announced plans to close hundreds of locations across the U.s., including multiple stores in Minnesota....
Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium concerts canceled due to nor'easter, tour promoter says
Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium shows are canceled due to severe weather...
MPS is sharing more details Friday on its plan to close at least 14 schools
Minneapolis Public Schools will share more information Friday about its restructuring plan that could close at least 14 ...
Exploding power banks recalled for causing burn injury, $2M in fire damage
More than 20,000 power banks have been recalled after several reported explosions, including one that caused $2 million ...
Congress passed $100 million for teen pregnancy prevention. Most of it is untouched
With days left to go in the 2026 fiscal year, lawmakers push the health department to spend the money Congress allocated...
D.C. Memo: Duels over diesel fuel
Farm state lawmakers want Trump to ban diesel exports as the fuel price rises: Plus: Dems hold a ‘shadow hearing’ in the...
Nearly 48,500 mattresses recalled over fire hazard
Nearly 48,500 Kesyup mattresses sold on Amazon have been recalled because they violate federal flammability standards an...
The Scoop, September 24: Will the Gophers have every starter available for Saturday’s game at Washington?
Our Darren ‘Doogie’ Wolfson brings us the ‘Scoop’ in video form every Thursday night. This week he has notes on the Goph...
Army announces death of soldier serving overseas in 'non-combat-related' situation
Bianca C. Wilkerson died on Sept. 18, with the cause of her death still being investigated by army officials....
Hackers took home a stolen Flock camera. What they found was massive
A former Secret Service cybercrime expert says the incident does not appear to have compromised Flock's broader cloud ne...
YourClassical MPR announces Steve Seel as new Morning Show host
Seel will take over the position left open by John Birge's retirement starting Oct. 5....
Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now
The Supreme Court is allowing states to resume using a controversial federal tool to check voter eligibility before the ...
Police investigating for hazing after men covered in food found in Wisconsin fraternity
Police are investigating suspected hazing after about 30 partially-clothed young men covered in food, condiments and oth...
Police investigating hazing incident at unsanctioned Wisconsin fraternity
The president and vice president of the Alpha Epsilon Pi chapter were arrested on hazing and disorderly conduct charges....
Albert Lea High School senior prank causes thousands in damages as police close in on suspects
Albert Lea police say they have a good idea of who was involved in a senior prank that caused thousands of dollars in da...
Death penalty taken off table in Utah murder retrial after DNA findings
A man who spent years on death row for a 1985 murder is scheduled to stand trial again after newly analyzed DNA evidence...
Boelter appears in court ahead of state trial
The hearing comes after Boelter's defense team changed its strategy from arguing double jeopardy to suggesting reasonabl...
Tim Pawlenty is the solar industry’s new Republican evangelist
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty took the helm of the Solar Energy Industries Association this summer with a mandate t...
Mayo Clinic to pay $50K to worker denied COVID vaccine exemption for his religious beliefs
The employee opposed receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, citing his Pentecostal faith....
Ground cinnamon sold in supermarkets and grocery stores may have elevated lead levels, recall issued in 6 states
Short-term exposure to very low levels of lead may not cause noticeable symptoms, but can still be dangerous....
Georgia woman left home to make DoorDash deliveries. Hours later, her family found her dismembered body.
The 26-year-old's aunt says the family tracked her phone, confronted the teen now charged in the case and made the grues...
Reporter Ubah Ali leaving WCCO after 3 years at the station
After three years at WCCO-TV, Ubah Ali is on the move....
Minnesota drought: Recent rain brings improvement to Twin Cities, southern Minnesota
Much-needed rainfall over the last week is helping parts of Minnesota chip away at the drought, with the Twin Cities met...
Police K-9 officer killed in the line of duty on his final shift before scheduled retirement
An Oregon K-9 officer who was working his last shift before retirement was killed in the line of duty Thursday....
Iran proposes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days if the US meets its conditions
Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear program in seven days if the United Stat...
Iran has suggested a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days
Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear program in seven days if the United Stat...
Proposed Minneapolis school closures: District to share details at noon Friday
The Minneapolis Public School Board will respond to community feedback about plans to close more than a dozen schools ne...
ACLU, families sue Detroit Lakes schools over rainbow flag ban
The lawsuit argues that the ban is unconstitutional and the board members who support it have shown a clear anti-LGBTQ+ ...
Cheetah cubs at Prague Zoo are doing well after a period of strong storms and their mother’s illness
Five cheetah cubs at the Prague zoo are doing well after surviving a weather scare and their mother's illness. The zoo s...
Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump questions grand jury's ruling in 18-year-old Nolan Wells' mysterious death
A Mississippi grand jury said it found no evidence of criminal conduct in the teen's death during a boat trip to a barri...
Red Bull Flugtag
Minneapolis is gearing up for one of the most thrillingly wild events as Red Bull Flugtag takes over the banks of the Mi...
What’s Happening This Weekend 9/25
The weekend is just around the corner and Minnesota Live is helping you make the most of every moment. Reporter Kelli Ha...
Luna Donut
Luna Donut is sweetening up the Twin Cities with a brand-new second location in Inver Grove Heights. The creative mind b...
Where to stream Dolly Parton's movies on Sept. 25, known as Dolly Parton Day
The singer had 157 on-screen credits, according to IMDb....
Brews for Barks
A heartwarming event in Prior Lake is catching the attention of dog lovers across the Twin Cities. Catie Leisure from Sp...
Minnesota Bound: Hopper Fishing
Hopper fishing is a beloved summer tradition where fly fishers use clever lures designed to mimic the irresistible movem...
Army veteran receives Purple Heart 17 years after being injured in Iraq
Retired Army Staff Sgt. George O’Dell was honored at the Veterans Wall of Honor after Congressman Steve Womack’s office ...
Kentucky amputee's crocheted arm sparks hope and viral fame
Kevin Michael spent 48 hours crocheting a new arm for his cousin, Joe Tomasulo. The heartfelt gift has gone viral....
Why is Sept. 25 known as Dolly Parton Day? Here's how to honor the iconic singer
Dolly Parton died in August after a battle with cancer, but fans are keeping her spirit and music alive on a day selecte...
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says he urged Trump to enlist China’s help in ending Russia’s invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has asked U.S. President Donald Trump to urge China to influence Russia ...






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