Democratic-led states sue over dismantling of Education Department
The suit from 20 states and the District of Columbia comes two days after the federal agency fired more than 1,300 employees.
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Ethics panel deadlocked over DFL Sen. Mitchell ethics complaints
A Minnesota Senate panel discussed a new ethics complaint against embattled DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who faces two felony burglary charges.
"Blood Worm Moon" may be visible in parts of Minnesota overnight. Maps show cloud coverage.
Despite a forecast that includes cloudy skies in Minnesota, you still may be able to see the total lunar eclipse in the overnight hours.
Ben Johnson out as Gopher men's basketball head coach
The U of M is parting ways with Johnson after a disappointing exit at the men's Big 10 Basketball Tournament.
Minn. professor says plan to invoke Alien Enemies Act "sidesteps" immigration laws
The act is a wartime authority that allows the president to detain and deport non-U.S. citizens from enemy countries.
Driver arrested after leading police on chase across metro
The chaotic car chase caught on camera started in Minneapolis and ended about 30 miles away in St. Michael, Minnesota.
Rangers win 3-2 over the Wild
Braden Schneider scored at 1:51 of overtime to give the New York Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Brooklyn Park crash
A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash that shut down a Twin Cities metro highway for hours Thursday evening.
Police searching for suspect in Mounds View shooting
Twin Cities police are searching for a man wanted in connection to a shooting Thursday afternoon.
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Weather officials warn against additional NOAA job cuts
One of the agency's partners, the American Meteorological Society, warned separately that "the consequences to the American people will be large and wide-ranging, including increased vulnerability to hazardous weather."
"Blood Worm Moon" may be visible in parts of Minnesota overnight. Maps show cloud coverage.
Despite a forecast that includes cloudy skies in Minnesota, you still may be able to see the total lunar eclipse in the overnight hours.
Southern Minnesota couple shares word of caution amid red flag warnings
Twenty-seven counties in Minnesota were under a red flag warning on Monday amid warm and dry conditions.
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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota on March 13, 2025
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will warm to the 70s tomorrow before thunderstorms move in for the evening, eventually transitioning to snow.
Grass fire burns 40+ acres in Waconia
Investigators say a grass fire started Thursday afternoon near Waconia and burned through about 42 acres of land.
Everything you need to know about a potential recession
Fears of a recession sent the stock market tumbling this week. Couple that with federal job cuts and unpredictable tariffs and there's a lot of financial uncertainty right now. What is a recession? Good Question. Kirsten Mitchell explores what to do if we head into one.
Video shows vehicle falling off tow truck into high-speed traffic
Traffic cameras captured a major mess that shut down a busy highway earlier this week.
Minnesota DNR increase walleye limit for Mille Lacs
The DNR drastically cut harvest limits more than a decade ago over concerns about the size and health of the walleye population.
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Rangers win 3-2 over the Wild
Braden Schneider scored at 1:51 of overtime to give the New York Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
Aaron Rodgers to the Vikings? Fans share thoughts
The Minnesota Vikings have already been active in NFL free agency, but a key position is still left potentially unaddressed. Who will start under center Week 1?
High School Sports Rally: Tartan coach reaches 700 wins
Hear from Tartan men's basketball coach Mark Klingsporn, who just won his 700th career game. Plus, see which boys hockey teams from Class AA have stamped their ticket to the state tournament.
Minnesota Vikings trade RG Ed Ingram to Houston Texans
After making a big-money guard signing in free agency, the Minnesota Vikings are trading a former starter at the position.
Anthony Edwards scores 29 points as Wolves rout Nuggets 115-95
Anthony Edwards scored 29 points, Julius Randle added 25 and the Minnesota Timberwolves extended their winning streak to six games by routing the Denver Nuggets 115-95.
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Why do schools have spring break?
As the days get longer and warmer, it's also a reminder for parents to get ready: Their kids are about to be home for a week straight.
What does "Made in America" mean?
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
When is the right time to see a sleep specialist?
Sleep is the rest and recovery bodies and brains need to be at our best once our eyes open again. Achieving that is easier said than done.
How the Minnesota State Fair picks acts for the Grandstand
Outside of learning what new foods will end up a stick, there might not be greater anticipation from Minnesota State Fairgoers than finding out who will headline at the Grandstand.
Why do we get bored?
Why do we get bored? How should we overcome it? Good Question.
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Minnesotans reflect on COVID pandemic 5 years after lockdown
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
Karen refugees reconnect on study abroad trip to Thailand
Decades of militant rule and ongoing conflict in Burma have sent nearly 20,000 Karen people to resettle in the Twin Cities since the early 2000s. It's conflict the four students were able to experience up close once again with a month-long trip to Southeast Asia.
Family back home after fulfilling final wish of son with rare disorder
Giacomo Naylor gave everything to his loved ones — his mom, younger siblings Lukas and Isadora — up until Jan. 25 at 2:28 a.m. while on "G's Last Stand" — a coast-to-coast road trip they took because he did not want to die in a hospital.
World War II veteran shares stories from the frontlines
Drafted during World War II, Don Tietz found himself a long way from his hometown farm.
Men arrested in alleged sexual assault of St. Cloud college student
Two men accused of sexually assaulting a central Minnesota college student have been arrested.
Community comes together for firefighter battling cancer
A decades-long Minneapolis firefighter is now fighting another battle of his own. Six months ago, Mark Lakosky was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
Deputy hit in goggles by birdshot during standoff, sheriff says
A central Minnesota deputy was unhurt when a man fired a shotgun at him during a standoff on Saturday, authorities said.
Route 1 working to support Black and Brown farmers across state
It's not harvest season in Minnesota, but a local organization is working to support and build up Black and Brown farmers across the state year-round.
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Minnesota snowstorm gallery: March 5, 2025
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Gallery: Vikings named to 2025 Pro Bowl Games
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Minnesota's tiniest residents celebrate Halloween
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
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Driver arrested after leading police on chase across metro
The chaotic car chase caught on camera started in Minneapolis and ended about 30 miles away in St. Michael, Minnesota.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Brooklyn Park crash
A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash that shut down a Twin Cities metro highway for hours Thursday evening.
Police searching for suspect in Mounds View shooting
Twin Cities police are searching for a man wanted in connection to a shooting Thursday afternoon.
Remaining defendants plead guilty in fentanyl bust
Authorities from Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties initiated a joint investigation into the trafficking ring, resulting in the seizure of over 30,000 grams of fentanyl pills.
Minneapolis College's new program connects women with trades
"We Thrive Women in the Trades" is a program at Minneapolis College with the goal of recruiting women to work in trades while also helping to pay for tuition, transportation and even child care.
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"Blood Worm Moon" may be visible in parts of Minnesota overnight. Maps show cloud coverage.
Despite a forecast that includes cloudy skies in Minnesota, you still may be able to see the total lunar eclipse in the overnight hours.
DNR sets daily 2-walleye limit on Mille Lacs Lake this summer
Anglers on one of Minnesota's largest lakes will be able to keep two walleye daily starting this spring, wildlife officials said Thursday.
Walz outlines impacts of Trump's threats to dismantle U.S. Department of Education
As Trump threatens to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, Walz will outline the impacts of such cuts to Minnesota families and students.
Minnesota high school senior killed in motorcycle crash
A Minnesota high school senior is dead following a motorcycle crash late Monday night.
Girl found unresponsive in St. Cloud pool during swim lesson
A 7-year-old girl remains hospitalized after being found unresponsive in a Minnesota YMCA pool this weekend during a swimming lesson.
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University of Wisconsin-River Falls now offers a cheesemaking course
University of Wisconsin River Falls debuts it a cheesemaking course at its on-campus dairy plant.
Wis. voters whose ballots were not counted in election seek damages
Four Wisconsin voters whose ballots were not counted in the November presidential election have initiated a class action lawsuit seeking $175,000 in damages each.
Police find woman's body inside Hudson home following standoff
Police in Hudson, Wisconsin, say they made a shocking discovery following an hourslong standoff overnight Thursday.
Vikings help launch women's flag football league
More girls and women will soon be able to show their skills on the football field.
Wisconsin audit of Trump election win finds zero voting machine errors
A new audit of the November election won by President Donald Trump in swing-state Wisconsin has found that not a single vote was counted incorrectly, altered or missed by tabulating machines.
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Minn. professor says plan to invoke Alien Enemies Act "sidesteps" immigration laws
The act is a wartime authority that allows the president to detain and deport non-U.S. citizens from enemy countries.
Trump may invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. Here's what that means.
The Alien Enemies Act has been invoked three times — most recently during World War II when it was used to put Japanese immigrants in internment camps. President Trump's use of it will almost certainly face legal challenges, but even as a symbolic act, advocates say immigrants in Minnesota will feel its impact.
Weather officials warn against additional NOAA job cuts
One of the agency's partners, the American Meteorological Society, warned separately that "the consequences to the American people will be large and wide-ranging, including increased vulnerability to hazardous weather."
What a federal shutdown could mean for Minnesotans
Esme Murphy takes a look at why the government could shut down and what it could mean for Minnesotans.
USPS to cut 10,000 workers through voluntary early retirement program
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy confirmed that the Elon Musk-led DOGE is now working with USPS.
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Iron Door Pub isn't the only business leaving a popular Minneapolis neighborhood
For nearly ten years, Iron Door Pub has stood at Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street. But now, it's shutting it's doors for good.
Minneapolis renters demand action from Utah-based property managers
A group of south Minneapolis renters are demanding action from their building's management company, alleging major maintenance issues are being ignored and tenants are being threatened with eviction.
Legislators plot food insecurity solutions amid federal funding cuts
Food insecurity is at an all-time high in Minnesota. As that need continues to grow, lawmakers are pushing for more support.
What does "Made in America" mean?
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
How Trump's trade war could impact your grocery costs
Minnesota is a target in President Trump's trade war. On Monday, Ontario, Canada slapped a 25% surcharge on all electricity exports to our state and two others.
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Driver arrested after leading police on chase across metro
The chaotic car chase caught on camera started in Minneapolis and ended about 30 miles away in St. Michael, Minnesota.
Police searching for suspect in Mounds View shooting
Twin Cities police are searching for a man wanted in connection to a shooting Thursday afternoon.
Remaining defendants plead guilty in fentanyl bust
Authorities from Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties initiated a joint investigation into the trafficking ring, resulting in the seizure of over 30,000 grams of fentanyl pills.
Man sentenced to life in prison in domestic violence murder of Kesha Moore
A judge sentenced a Minneapolis man to life in prison on Thursday in connection with the domestic abuse-related murder of 43-year-old Kesha Moore in 2023.
Man, 18, charged in Cedar Lake Trail sexual assaults
An 18-year-old is charged in connection to a string of sexual assaults on Cedar Lake Trail in St. Louis Park late last year.
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Minnesotans reflect on COVID pandemic 5 years after lockdown
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
How Hennepin County is combating its recent overdose crisis
After dozens of overdoses in just four days, Minnesota's biggest county is racing to reverse the troubling trend.
When is the right time to see a sleep specialist?
Sleep is the rest and recovery bodies and brains need to be at our best once our eyes open again. Achieving that is easier said than done.
Minnesota begins screening newborns for 2 new conditions
The Minnesota Department of Health has officially added two more diseases to the list of conditions for which newborns are typically screened.
Before reaching for your snow shovel, know the health risks
In Minnesota, snowfall is a fact of life, even in March and April. But shoveling snow puts a higher workload on some peoples' hearts.
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Minneapolis' Outta Wax is keeping vinyl alive and well
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
Bob Dylan's earliest-known recording, other memorabilia up for auction
Bidding is underway for dozens of Bob Dylan memorabilia items, including his earliest-known demo recording described as "a revelation."
Keith Urban to make tour stop in St. Paul
Country music star Keith Urban will make a stop at St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center in September.
Lindsey Vonn on skiing the comeback trail
In the world of alpine skiing, few have been more decorated. Fast, fearless and resilient, Lindsey Vonn fought her way back after every crash, until she retired at 34. But now, with a titanium knee replacement, she is eyeing one more trip to the Olympics.
St. Paul headed for a huge month of celebration, sports, entertainment
One of the Twin Cities is welcoming dozens of sporting events, shows and St. Patrick's Day celebration.