Why the Federal Reserve is lifting rates now, and what it means
Millie Bobby Brown welcomes second baby with Jake Bongiovi, report says
University of St. Thomas receives $82M donation, its largest ever
American Girl announces 2027 Girl of the Year from Wisconsin
National parks offering free admission for Constitution Day
Man pleads not guilty to hitting woman with stolen Tesla on Pacific Beach boardwalk
Man sentenced in case tied to Kabul airport suicide bombing that killed 13 US service members, 160 Afghans
Congress turns attention to menopause care, plus a new vaccine study and more health news
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Why the Federal Reserve is lifting rates now, and what it means
About six weeks ago, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh announced that a divided central bank was keeping its key inte...
Millie Bobby Brown welcomes second baby with Jake Bongiovi, report says
The couple previously adopted their first baby, a daughter through adoption in August 2025....
University of St. Thomas receives $82M donation, its largest ever
The record-breaking gift comes as Minnesota's largest private university launches a $1 billion fundraising campaign....
American Girl announces 2027 Girl of the Year from Wisconsin
American Girl has announced its 2027 Girl of the Year doll — and she's the first one from Wisconsin....
National parks offering free admission for Constitution Day
Entrance to national parks is waived on Thursday, Sept. 17 for residents and U.S. citizens....
Man pleads not guilty to hitting woman with stolen Tesla on Pacific Beach boardwalk
Gonzaba’s court appearance followed a dramatic incident on Monday, when police attempted to pull him over after spotting...
Man sentenced in case tied to Kabul airport suicide bombing that killed 13 US service members, 160 Afghans
A federal jury in Virginia convicted Mohammad Sharifullah in April of providing material support to the IS affiliate kno...
Congress turns attention to menopause care, plus a new vaccine study and more health news
Today's health headlines include Congress' first hearing dedicated to menopause care, how changing weather affects your ...
Merriam-Webster’s New Words and Terms
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Dry this afternoon then Rainy Friday.
Rainfall from last night into this morning around the Twin Cities ranged from .25″ to .75″ with some Heavier Amounts in ...
Police launch homicide probe after 17-year-old shot dead in rural Cass Lake
The boy was found dead in the yard of a residential property on Sunday morning....
Eichorn defense calls prosecution request for 5-year sentence ‘unwarranted’
Attorneys for former State Sen. Justin Eichorn, who was arrested last year as part of a child sex sting operation, objec...
Property taxpayers in Minnesota are suffering from a TIF plague
Tax increment financing is great for developers, but property taxpayers end up taking on the burden. The post Property t...
Friday storm could dump huge rain totals in Minnesota
"I do think the Twin Cities sees 1-2 inches, and the south metro could get in on some of those heavier bands of showers,...
Watch: Man breaks free from handcuffs, punches deputy in Ohio courthouse escape
An Ohio man being transported from a courthouse to prison made a dramatic attempt to escape after breaking free from his...
Your fall scare fix is here: Dead End Hayride opens Friday
With just days remaining on the summer calendar, a popular fall attraction in Minnesota is ready to flip the page as the...
Schubert Club unveils new season of free courtroom concerts
The Schubert Club has shared details about its 2026-27 Courtroom Concert Series season, featuring free daytime performan...
Toy for young kids sold nationwide at Target recalled over choking hazard
At least 26 reports have come in about the port coming loose on the toy, with one injury confirmed. Officials say they p...
Family, friends remember father killed in motorcycle crash on North Shore
A fundraising effort is now underway to support the two daughters of Alexander Wayne Otis....
Unrivaled to stop in Minneapolis this winter
Tickets go on sale at 3 p.m. to subscribers of Unrivaled's newsletter, and then at 4 p.m. to the general public....
Former US Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona, a ‘workhorse’ who shaped water policy, has died
Kyl shaped landmark water policy and guided the confirmation of Trump-nominated U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanau...
Shine Bright for Kids to raise money for kids with cancer
The money is going toward kids in the Cancer and Blood Disorders Program at Children's Minnesota....
Wayzata middle school evacuated because of a bathroom fire
School officials said students from West Middle School were evacuated at 10:35 a.m. to Wayzata Community Church....
Florida woman pleads guilty to falsifying records to obtain $750K Epstein settlement payment
Florida autism scholar Jennifer Percival pleaded guilty to falsifying records to obtain a $750,000 payment from a compen...
How to vote early in Minnesota: Absentee voting begins Friday
The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office briefs voters Thursday on how to cast ballots before the Nov. 3 general electi...
DoorDash and Uber Eats to offer delivery from Costco stores nationwide
DoorDash said Costco had been among the most-searched retailers not yet on its U.S. platform....
Women's basketball league Unrivaled to stop in Mpls
The league was cofounded by Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier and New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart in 2023....
Epstein estate sued over his collection of child sexual abuse images
Two women filed a class action lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s estate after learning images of them as girls were cont...
Good Times Pizza in south Minneapolis hits pause amid search for new operator
It appears the business, which opened in the Kingfield neighborhood in 2020, may have found someone to take it over....
195,000 heated blankets, pads under recall after dozens of burn injuries reported
The wire heating elements of the blankets can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers....
Omar town hall attacker sentencing: Prosecutors ask for 14 months Thursday
A federal judge is set to sentence a man who admitted to spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar at a town hal...
Hallmark announces 2026 Countdown to Christmas lineup
The lineup features 34 original movies—the most ever to premiere at Hallmark Channel's annual event....
Body found in Grand Canyon was missing hiker, wife says, bringing flood death toll to 3
Human remains found in the Grand Canyon this week have been identified as the last person missing after the deadly flash...
Gordon Ramsay spotted at another Minnesota restaurant, potentially filming again
Gordon Ramsay has been seen at a North St. Paul restaurant, where he may be shooting an episode of a show. He was recent...
Man who pleaded guilty to town hall assault on Rep. Ilhan Omar to be sentenced Thursday
Anthony Kazmierczak will face sentencing before a federal judge, with prosecutors recommending 8 to 14 months in prison....
Weather Impact Alert issued for rain Friday
Expect a steady, soaking rain in the metro area and parts of southern Minnesota....
How Minneapolis helped jazz legend Jack McDuff turn over a new leaf
Brother Jack McDuff's centennial birthday provides an opportunity to dig into the late organist's Twin Cities renaissanc...
Steve Belichick resigns as North Carolina's defensive coordinator following investigation
The University of North Carolina said Steve Belichick has resigned from his position, effective Oct. 27, following the e...
Rockstar announces 'GTA VI: The Album' featuring Travis Scott, Future
Rockstar Games partners with Atlantic Records for Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, launching on November 19...
Former ICE agent due in Hennepin County court over Minneapolis shooting
ICE agent Christian Castro is due to appear in Hennepin County Court Thursday afternoon as he faces charges related to a...
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