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Fire destroys home of police officer and teacher while family was camping

The Minnesota family of six was camping in Duluth when a fire destroyed their home, leaving them nothing but four brick walls....

5 days ago

Two injured, no arrests in downtown Duluth shooting

The shooting was reported early Saturday morning in the 100 block of West 1st Street. ...

5 days ago

Man in custody following incident at Edina Aquatic Center

A suspect search prompted a police perimeter south of the facility Saturday evening....

5 days ago

Hobby Lobby closing West St. Paul store

The West St. Paul store opened in the 2010s during Hobby Lobby's expansion into the Twin Cities....

5 days ago

'Ash opened his eyes': New details on teen who fell 20 stories in decommissioned grain elevator

The 18-year-old fell approximately 20 stories down to an elevated platform within the decommissioned “Checkerboard” grain elevator....

5 days ago

11 'unofficial' new foods at the Minnesota State Fair that we can't wait to try

Did you know there are new foods at the Minnesota State Fair that are not listed on the new foods list? Here are some of the highlights....

6 days ago

Bricksworth Beer Co. opens third pizza and beer hub

Bricksworth Beer Co. opened its third brewpub, situated in Mendota Heights, on Friday, Aug. 7....

6 days ago

Isanti County ditches Flock license plate readers, cites cost over controversy

Sheriff Wayne Seiberlich cited budget considerations in the decision....

6 days ago

Charges: New Ulm teacher kneed 6-year-old student in the back

Stephanie Ruth Wurtzberger, 36, was recently charged with one count of malicious punishment of a child in connection with the Feb. 19 incident....

6 days ago

Minnesota repeatedly surfaces in Rolling Stone's list of the 'best anti-Trump protest songs'

Rolling Stone's list of the 25 best anti-Trump protest songs has a lot of connections to Minnesota, from local artists to songs about Operation Metro Surge....

6 days ago

Must-see concerts this week: Ed Sheeran, Big Thief, Modest Mouse

These are the concerts you must catch this week around the Twin Cities, including the Lakeside Guitar Festival, Ed Sheeran, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Empire of the Sun, and more....

6 days ago

No, Royce White. The WNBA doesn't allow biological men to enter the draft.

The league's collective bargaining agreement says clearly, on page 152, that "only players who are women" are allowed to enter the draft....

6 days ago

Just announced concerts: Lucinda Williams, MPLS Mile of Music

These are the concerts announced around the Twin Cities during the week of Aug. 2, including Lucinda Williams, Prof, All the Pretty Horses, Nunnnabove, and more....

6 days ago

Nocturnal storms could be severe in Minnesota this weekend

Storms that develop after dark could bring large hail and strong winds to parts of Minnesota Saturday night to Sunday morning, and again Sunday night to Monday morning....

6 days ago

Minnesota files injunctions against gangs 'planning violence at State Fair'

The filings have been submitted by the Minnesota Attorney General's Office and the Ramsey County Attorney....

6 days ago

Man found with gunshot wounds in vehicle dies in south Minneapolis

Minneapolis Police Department is investigating a Friday night shooting on the 2000 block of 3rd Avenue South....

6 days ago

The 22 new foods from last year's State Fair that will return in 2026

Each year's new foods at the Minnesota State Fair are a big deal. Here are the ones from 2025 that will return in 2026....

1 week ago

Minnesota man flees deputies into St. Croix River and drowns

The man's body was recovered on Friday morning a short distance from where his car was abandoned near the river....

1 week ago

Woman hospitalized with sepsis sues Chipotle as Minnesota salmonella outbreak grows

Kristen Behne's federal lawsuit says she suffered a life-threatening medical emergency after eating a contaminated burrito bowl from a Chipotle in Roseville....

1 week ago

Charges: Man clocked at 127 mph before fleeing deputy, drinking vodka after crash

Prosecutors allege the suspect drank from an open bottle of UV Red vodka after being stopped by a deputy....

1 week ago

Hennepin County libraries cutting hours, closing 15 branches an extra day a week

The proposal, still pending county approval, would close 15 libraries an extra day each week to help close a $5 million budget gap....

1 week ago

Bauhaus Brew Labs to reopen next week in Northeast Minneapolis

After closing in May and selling to new ownership in July, Bauhaus Brew Labs in Northeast Minneapolis will reopen on Aug. 15....

1 week ago

Rabid bat found among colony of bats living inside Golden Valley house

The rabid bat displayed “unusually aggressive behavior by repeatedly biting another bat," officials said....

1 week ago

Toxicology reports say 2 St. Paul students died of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning

St. Paul police say Karely Kimberly González Veloz, 16, and Lean Joe Coello Coello, 18, were found dead in June inside a running vehicle with the garage door closed....

1 week ago

Minnesota lettuce grower may lay off dozens, close greenhouse this fall

The closure would impact all 89 employees at the facility....

1 week ago

Midwest Dairy unveils new Minnesota State Fair flavor: Moo-sota Apple Pie

The fruit used in the frozen treat comes from a White Bear Lake apple orchard....

1 week ago

Hockey community rallies around 12-year-old run over on scooter in Maple Grove

Carter Fulton was left with serious injuries when he was run over by a motorist while riding his scooter on July 28....

1 week ago

Woman sentenced for role in fentanyl trafficking from Arizona to Minnesota

Amanda Jennifer Freeman was recently sentenced for her role in an operation to bring fentanyl pills from Arizona to Minnesota....

1 week ago

Watching storms Friday and where significant rain could fall early next week

August 7, 2026: The latest weather update from meteorologist Sven Sundgaard....

1 week ago

Deep-fried ranch dressing returns to the Minnesota State Fair, but it'll be spicy this time

Deep Fried Ranch will return to the Minnesota State Fair in 2026, but it's getting a friend: Fiery Deep Fried Ranch....

1 week ago

Disruptions continue at MSP Airport following Thursday's ground stop

Following Thursday's ground stop order at MSP Airport, delays have continued into Friday, with nearly 80 flights reported as delayed....

1 week ago

Ex-Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara jumps in to help restrain unruly airline passenger

O'Hara, who resigned from MPD in May, tells Bring Me The News he and two others stepped in after a United Airlines passenger became belligerent during the flight's final 45 minutes....

1 week ago

Solar panel manufacturer lays off 93 workers at Iron Range plant

The company said 'unforeseen business circumstances' is behind the layoffs....

1 week ago

Storms pose hail threat for eastern, southern Minnesota on Friday

The best chance of storms will be in the morning through the early afternoon, at which point a cold front will be passing through....

1 week ago

Woman critically injured after camper top flies through windshield on Minnesota highway

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the incident happened just after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday....

1 week ago

Hennepin County sheriff says federal officials have threatened to arrest her over immigration policies

The news comes less than 6 months following the conclusion of Operation Metro Surge, the country's largest-ever immigration crackdown....

1 week ago

New sushi restaurant opening in downtown Minneapolis

Sushi by Baaska is taking over the longtime ZenBox Izakaya space in the Mill District....

1 week ago

Reported radar outage prompts ground stop at MSP Airport

The ground stop hit the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport on Thursday afternoon....

1 week ago

Twin Cities Arab Film Fest announces opening and closing night films

The Twin Cities Arab Film Festival has unveiled the opening and closing night events for its 20th edition, which will take place in September....

1 week ago

Rochester brewery will close this year, citing challenges from city construction projects

The Thesis Beer Project in Rochester will close by the end of the year, ownership told customers in an email this week....

1 week ago

Amid multi-million budget shortfall, cuts imminent at Minnesota State Mankato

The university's president says the cuts will impact about 60 positions....

1 week ago

Paul Charchian launching a new fantasy football show on Minnesota radio

Charchian's 31-year run as the host of "Fantasy Football Weekly" ended in November 2025. Now he's back with "Fantasy Football World."...

1 week ago

University of Minnesota bans homework for residence hall front desk workers

The policy also bans personal electronic devices like phones, computers, and tablets....

1 week ago

Kowalski's nominated as one of the nation's best grocery store delis

Kowalski's Market has been nominated as one of the nation's best grocery store delis in a new readers' choice poll from USA Today....

1 week ago

Missing man found dead amid Mississippi River search in Dakota County

The 77-year-old’s boat was found abandoned near Prescott Island in the Hastings area last week....

1 week ago

Isolated storms Friday, better chances for rain early next week

August 6, 2026: The latest weather update from meteorologist Sven Sundgaard....

1 week ago

Duluth chamber president out following drunk driving arrest

Matt Baumgartner has been accused of driving under the influence twice since taking on the role in 2021....

1 week ago

Kristi Noem, architect of Twin Cities ICE crackdown, enjoys a summer day in Wayzata

The former Homeland Security secretary was spotted biking and dining on the shores of Lake Minnetonka on Tuesday....

1 week ago

City will host 'Minneapolis Mile of Music' this month, with free concerts throughout town

Minneapolis has announced initiatives aimed at supporting the city's live music and event venues. The first is Minneapolis Mile of Music....

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