St. Paul officer's funeral to be held Monday
The community will gather on Monday to honor the life of Felicia Reilly, a St. Paul police officer who died nearly 15 years after sustaining injuries in the line of duty.
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Vikings re-sign Aaron Jones to 2-year, $20M contract
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a two-year, $20 million contract with running back Aaron Jones that prevents the popular veteran from reaching free agency after a solid debut with his former rival.
Timberwolves top Spurs 141-124
Anthony Edwards scored 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the San Antonio Spurs 141-124.
Khue's Kitchen reopens in St. Paul's MidCity Kitchen
Flames tore through what was supposed to be the first brick-and-mortar home of Khue's Kitchen back in August. Now, just seven months later, it has re-opened inside MidCity Kitchen.
How a federal government shutdown would impact Minnesotans
Republicans have put forward a budget proposal that would keep the federal government from shutting down this Sunday, but Democrats are opposed because of sharp budget cuts. Esme Murphy looks at how a shutdown would affect Minnesotans.
Lawsuit says Carver County unlawfully detained man for ICE
A lawsuit filed last week accuses a Minnesota sheriff's office of unlawfully detaining a man for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after his bail was paid.
Spring snow into thaw provides ideal conditions for maple tree tapping
A large group of adults and kids learned how to tap sap at Carpenter Nature Center in the St. Croix Valley near Hastings on Sunday afternoon.
Pedestrian struck in St. Paul, police say
A pedestrian was hospitalized after being hit by a car, St. Paul police say.
Penguins top Wild 3-1
Sidney Crosby scored twice, Evgeni Malkin also had a goal and Tristan Jarry made 30 saves and had an assist to help the Pittsburgh Penguins snap a four-game skid with a 3-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
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Spring snow into thaw provides ideal conditions for maple tree tapping
A large group of adults and kids learned how to tap sap at Carpenter Nature Center in the St. Croix Valley near Hastings on Sunday afternoon.
Minnesota experts and lawmakers weigh in on daylight saving time
A sleep expert, lawmaker and former dairy farmer in Minnesota agree that the practice of daylight saving time has run its course.
Minnesotans use snow day to make lifelong memories
Taking off work to enjoy Mother Nature's beauty was the order of the day for most.
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NEXT Weather: 10:00 p.m. report for Minnesota on March 9, 2025
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says parts of Minnesota may get as warm as 70 this week.
Canada chooses its new Prime Minister
The ruling liberal party elected Mark Carney as its new leader, and the country's Prime Minister.
Powwow celebrates life of St. Paul educator
Sights and sounds of the Indigenous community filled Johnson Senior High School for the Healing in Four Directions Powwow.
A battle of the badges at a metro ice rink
Bloomington police and firefighters passed the puck in a friendly fundraising game at the Bloomington Ice Garden.
The U.S. government is days from a potential shutdown
Republicans have put forward a budget proposal that would keep the federal government from shutting down. Democrats are opposed because of sharp budget cuts.
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Timberwolves top Spurs 141-124
Anthony Edwards scored 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the San Antonio Spurs 141-124.
Vikings re-sign Aaron Jones to 2-year, $20M contract
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a two-year, $20 million contract with running back Aaron Jones that prevents the popular veteran from reaching free agency after a solid debut with his former rival.
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.
Penguins top Wild 3-1
Sidney Crosby scored twice, Evgeni Malkin also had a goal and Tristan Jarry made 30 saves and had an assist to help the Pittsburgh Penguins snap a four-game skid with a 3-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
Minnesota loses 75-67 in OT to Rutgers
Dylan Harper scored 22 points, including six in overtime, and Rutgers defeated Minnesota 75-67 to claim an important win in seeding for the Big Ten Tournament.
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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.
Do prebiotic sodas actually offer any health benefits?
The drinks are often low in calories and sugar and high in fiber, claiming to support digestive health.
What happens if you don't put your phone in airplane mode?
A survey found 40% percent of people don't always put their phones on airplane mode while on a flight, while 17% percent say they never do it.
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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.
Kennel helps care for dogs while owners recover from addiction
There can be reasons to put off going to treatment, but two friends are removing one big barrier.
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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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Pedestrian struck in St. Paul, police say
A pedestrian was hospitalized after being hit by a car, St. Paul police say.
Lawsuit says Carver County unlawfully detained man for ICE
A lawsuit filed last week accuses a Minnesota sheriff's office of unlawfully detaining a man for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after his bail was paid.
St. Paul officer's funeral to be held Monday
The community will gather on Monday to honor the life of Felicia Reilly, a St. Paul police officer who died nearly 15 years after sustaining injuries in the line of duty.
Spring snow into thaw provides ideal conditions for maple tree tapping
A large group of adults and kids learned how to tap sap at Carpenter Nature Center in the St. Croix Valley near Hastings on Sunday afternoon.
Khue's Kitchen reopens in St. Paul's MidCity Kitchen
Flames tore through what was supposed to be the first brick-and-mortar home of Khue's Kitchen back in August. Now, just seven months later, it has re-opened inside MidCity Kitchen.
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Woman, 37, charged in 2018 death of northern Minnesota jail inmate
A 37-year-old woman is facing three charges in connection with the 2018 in-custody death of Hardel Sherrell at Beltrami County Jail.
Minnesota experts and lawmakers weigh in on daylight saving time
A sleep expert, lawmaker and former dairy farmer in Minnesota agree that the practice of daylight saving time has run its course.
Man wanted in 3 St. Paul sexual assault cases arrested in St. Cloud
A man accused of three sexual assaults in St. Paul was arrested by police in central Minnesota on Monday.
Minnesota budget surplus falls by $160M in latest forecast
Minnesota's surplus for the next two-year budget has plummeted by $160 million, according to the latest forecast, which cites federal policy changes and inflation as reasons for the decline.
Horseshoe club putting Becker on the map
A partnership between the American Legion and a horseshoe club is putting Becker, Minnesota, on the map.
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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.
Amery, Wisconsin is a growing tourist destination
An hour east of the Twin Cities, Amery's mayor is crediting the town's growth in part to the bridge in Stillwater and Highway 64, which cut the route to St. Paul down by 20 minutes.
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How a federal government shutdown would impact Minnesotans
Republicans have put forward a budget proposal that would keep the federal government from shutting down this Sunday, but Democrats are opposed because of sharp budget cuts. Esme Murphy looks at how a shutdown would affect Minnesotans.
The U.S. government is days from a potential shutdown
Republicans have put forward a budget proposal that would keep the federal government from shutting down. Democrats are opposed because of sharp budget cuts.
Meet Mark Carney, the man set to replace Trudeau as Canada's leader
As Trump's trade war looms over Canada, the ruling Liberal Party has chosen veteran economist Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau.
Trump's terms for restarting Ukraine aid are still murky
"The president of the United States did not say it has ended. He said it is paused," said U.S. envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg.
NOAA to potentially cut more than 1,000 additional employees
NOAA previously fired 880 employees on Feb. 27, the majority of which were probationary staff with fewer than two years in their positions.
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Lunds & Byerlys in downtown St. Paul to close
The grocery chain released a statement Friday announcing it intends to shutter the location on March 26, citing staffing and financial challenges.
Minnesota governor, Ontario premier talk energy surcharge threat
Minnesota, along with Michigan and New York, are at risk of getting slapped with a 25% surcharge for electricity from Ontario if President Trump's ongoing tariff war doesn't end by Monday.
Target CEO: Expect swift price increases on certain items due to tariffs
Sales and profits slipped for Minneapolis-based Target during the crucial holiday quarter as customers held back on spending and the company said there will be "meaningful pressure" on its profits to start the year because of tariffs and other costs.
Push for rideshare drivers' right to unionize underway at Minn. Capitol
Rideshare drivers in the Twin Cities joined lawmakers and labor leaders at the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday to announce a push for unionization rights.
Where's my tax refund in Minnesota? Here's where to check.
Tax season is underway, and Minnesotans who have filed may be eager to know the status of their refund.
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Eden Prairie masseur charged with a second sexual assault
Police are asking victims to come forward after an Eden Prairie masseur was charged with a second sexual assault.
Businessman pleads guilty to role in $6 million fraud scheme
A Minnesota businessman pleaded guilty to his role in a scheme to defraud pandemic relief programs, resulting in a loss of over $6 million.
Woman, 37, charged in 2018 death of northern Minnesota jail inmate
A 37-year-old woman is facing three charges in connection with the 2018 in-custody death of Hardel Sherrell at Beltrami County Jail.
20 pounds of meth found in Ramsey County drug bust; 2 men charged
Two Eagan men are facing charges after Ramsey County authorities seized 20 pounds of methamphetamine in a drug bust on Monday.
Feeding Our Future defendant accused of witness tampering pleads guilty
A 33-year-old Lakeville man accused by a judge of witness tampering in an upcoming trial over the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme has pleaded guilty to wire fraud.
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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.
MDH releases new map of lead exposures in schools, child care centers
The Minnesota Department of Health announced Tuesday that they'll be releasing a new, interactive map that will show how much lead, if any, has been detected in drinking water at all public and charter schools and licensed child care centers.
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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.
Gene Hackman, wife's cause of death announced by New Mexico officials
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Bill Murray slated to play the Orpheum in April
Legendary comedian and actor, Bill Murray, is slated to perform at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on April 10.
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.