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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....
Two injured, no arrests in downtown Duluth shooting
The shooting was reported early Saturday morning in the 100 block of West 1st Street. ...
Man in custody following incident at Edina Aquatic Center
A suspect search prompted a police perimeter south of the facility Saturday evening....
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....
'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....
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....
Bricksworth Beer Co. opens third pizza and beer hub
Bricksworth Beer Co. opened its third brewpub, situated in Mendota Heights, on Friday, Aug. 7....
Isanti County ditches Flock license plate readers, cites cost over controversy
Sheriff Wayne Seiberlich cited budget considerations in the decision....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
Minnesota lettuce grower may lay off dozens, close greenhouse this fall
The closure would impact all 89 employees at the facility....
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....
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....
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....
Watching storms Friday and where significant rain could fall early next week
August 7, 2026: The latest weather update from meteorologist Sven Sundgaard....
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....
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....
Twin Cities giant cookie company announces closure of MSP airport stand
T-Rex Cookie is exiting Terminal 1....
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....
Solar panel manufacturer lays off 93 workers at Iron Range plant
The company said 'unforeseen business circumstances' is behind the layoffs....
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....
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....
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....
New sushi restaurant opening in downtown Minneapolis
Sushi by Baaska is taking over the longtime ZenBox Izakaya space in the Mill District....
Reported radar outage prompts ground stop at MSP Airport
The ground stop hit the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport on Thursday afternoon....
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....
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....
Amid multi-million budget shortfall, cuts imminent at Minnesota State Mankato
The university's president says the cuts will impact about 60 positions....
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."...
University of Minnesota bans homework for residence hall front desk workers
The policy also bans personal electronic devices like phones, computers, and tablets....
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....
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....
Isolated storms Friday, better chances for rain early next week
August 6, 2026: The latest weather update from meteorologist Sven Sundgaard....
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....
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....
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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