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Here are 9 Minnesota laws that go into effect in the new year
From bans on hidden ticket fees to expansions of tenants rights, Jan. 1 brings several new laws.
Minnesotans celebrate and urge caution around first substantial Twin Cities snowfall of the season
Social media sites were full of gratitude and warnings about road conditions.
Suspect charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing
Late Monday, New York prosecutors filed murder and other charges against Luigi Mangione. In Pennsylvania, he was charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police.
5 things to know about Minnesotan Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary
The Forest Lake Area High grad is a prominent Fox News personality.
MEA weekend: Last-minute staycation ideas in the Twin Cities
From a trip to an apple orchard to a visit with a pair of tiger cubs, some suggestions for the four-day break.
5 things to know about Sabrina Ionescu, the Liberty guard who sank the Lynx on Wednesday night
The Oregon alum was close with the late Kobe Bryant and sat out the 2019 WNBA draft in hopes of winning her alma mater its first NCAA title.
Lynx fans react after last-second loss to Liberty in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals
The Lynx had a big lead early, but New York rallied and won on Sabrina Ionescu's long three-pointer with one second left.
MEA weekend: Why Minnesota students get days off in October
The break from class is typically one of the busiest travel days of the year.
The Lynx are in the WNBA finals: How to join the bandwagon
From which athletes played in the Olympics to the team's post-victory celebration, we have you covered.
The Halloween List 2024: 31 days' worth of spooky movies and TV shows for the season
A different scary movie or show for every day in October.
Trump said Minneapolis burned down, so Minnesotans sarcastically posted about the 'ash and destruction'
Several people shared picturesque photos and videos on social media after the former president's comments.
Gov. Tim Walz reacts to 'fellow cat owner' Taylor Swift's endorsement
Tim Walz appears to learn of Taylor Swift endorsement on live TV
Minnesota's free school meals program featured on 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver'
Sunday's episode of the HBO show featured the legislation that created the program and its journey through the statehouse.
What we know about the victims of the Park Tavern crash
Kristina Folkerts and Gabriel Harvey, both 30, died of their injuries.
Another record-breaking crowd at the Minnesota State Fair on Sunday, including Gov. Tim Walz
A total of 256,015 people attended the Great Minnesota Get-Together on its penultimate day.
Man dead after early-morning shooting in Minneapolis
Authorities said they encountered an "uncooperative and hostile crowd" at the scene.
Here's what to know about Tim Walz's son, Gus Walz
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination.
Watch Gov. Tim Walz's Mankato West High football team introduce him as vice president nominee
Walz accepted the Democratic nomination to run alongside Vice President Kamala Harris on the penultimate night of the party's national convention.
Uptown Porchfest rocks the south Minneapolis neighborhood, brings community together
The festival, in its second year, is the brainchild of co-founder Lisa Martelly.
Violent crime dropped in Minnesota in 2023 but remained above pre-pandemic levels: 5 things to know
Law enforcement agencies also report a continued drop in property crime, according to the latest Uniform Crime Report from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Steve Martin reportedly declines offer to play Gov. Tim Walz on 'Saturday Night Live'
The comic legend turned down Lorne Michaels, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Who should play Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on 'Saturday Night Live'? Here are 10 picks.
Of course, Maya Rudolph is coming back as Kamala Harris. Will Steve Martin be TV's Tim Walz?
Who is Tim Walz? Minnesota's governor and Kamala Harris' running mate, explained
The Army National Guard veteran's accomplishments include successful congressional runs and notable bill signings. Walz has a background in education.
Who are Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's top competitors for vice president?
Besides Minnesota's governor, Vice President Kamala Harris is said to be considering Mark Kelly, Josh Shapiro and Andy Beshear, among others, as her running mate.
Longtime broadcast meteorologist Paul Douglas is retiring from WCCO Radio
Paul Douglas, who arrived in the Twin Cities in 1983, will continue to run his weather company and prognosticate for the Star Tribune.
'These are weird people': Walz goes viral as he stumps for Kamala Harris
The second-term Democrat even took aim at Sen. JD Vance's previous comments about "childless cat ladies."
Rep. Betty McCollum calls on Biden to withdraw from presidential race
McCollum joins Rep. Angie Craig as other Democrats call on the president to step down.
Should President Joe Biden drop his re-election bid? Here's where Minnesota Democrats stand
So far, three U.S. Senate Democrats and more than 20 in the House, including two members of the Minnesota delegation, have called on the president to withdraw from the race since the debate.
Sea Salt Eatery returns to full menu after storm closure, fire
The Minnehaha Park institution temporarily pulled several of its seafood offerings as it worked to fix damage.
Was Ingrid Andress's rendition of the national anthem that bad? Here are 5 more standout flops
The country star was criticized for her take on the "Star-Spangled Banner" ahead of the MLB All-Star Game.
How to stay safe as Minnesota braces for a weekend heat wave
The Weather Service says to brace for temperatures in the mid-90s paired with lots of humidity.
Amid hostility to LGBTQ rights in some schools, youth say Pride is essential in 2024
Loring Park was packed with families Friday for Twin Cities Pride's inaugural Youth Night.
What we know about the Rapidan Dam on the Blue Earth River
Heavy rain has sent debris flowing into the 114-year-old structure, which state officials earlier feared was in danger of collapsing.
Readers suggest 10 more names for Minnesota's championship-winning hockey team
PWHL officials say an official moniker will likely come later this summer.
Your guide — with maps! — to 22 of Minnesota's biggest Pride Month celebrations
From Red Wing to Duluth, we've got you covered.
Now league champions, PWHL Minnesota needs a permanent name. Here are 10 suggestions.
Some of these monikers may sound familiar. Feel free to play name-the-team at home.
PWHL Minnesota will celebrate Walter Cup title Friday in St. Paul
The team won the league's inaugural trophy with a 3-0 victory over Boston in a best-of-five series and have moved the festivities to Xcel Energy Center because of a rainy forecast.
Minnesotans of all stripes are cashing in on Anthony Edwards' cheeky tourism slogan
Have we reached peak "bring ya ass?"
Timberwolves are throwing a parking lot party in downtown Mpls. on Friday
Nur-D and DJ Cav will perform before the team takes on the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2.
Robert Downey Jr. spotted at downtown Minneapolis Target
The "Iron Man" actor was promoting his Happy coffee brand.
Timberwolves are planning something big in downtown Minneapolis. But what?
The team previously partnered with bars and restaurants for watch parties during the series against the Denver Nuggets.
Bring what? Did Edwards give state tourism new catchphrase?
Wolves star Anthony Edwards invited invited NBA legend and TV analyst Charles Barkley — in a colorful way — to Minneapolis in a postgame interview after Game 7. The phrase caught fire in places you wouldn't expect.
How to buy Timberwolves tickets as Western Conference finals come to Minneapolis
The Wolves start a best-of-seven series against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.
Minnesota fans delight in Timberwolves' 45-point blowout of the Denver Nuggets in Game 6
Chants of "Wolves in 7″ rang out through Target Center and social media.
Minnesota Legislature approves bill prohibiting book bans in public schools, libraries
Backers say the bill, which the governor is expected to sign, would curb politicized campaigns against titles that focus on LGBTQ and multiracial experiences.
It's Bike to Work Week. Here are 5 tips for newbies
A few lessons in safety and preparation for that first commute.
Here are 17 places to watch the Timberwolves playoff games in Minneapolis
The team tips off against the Denver Nuggets at 8:30 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. Sunday.
How to hop on the Timberwolves bandwagon
A guide for newbies as the team prepares to take on the Denver Nuggets at Target Center.
Ticket-selling enters regulation era as Walz signs fee transparency into law
One state representative's ordeal purchasing Taylor Swift tickets served as the "genesis" of the legislation.
Essential Minnesota: Your guide to what everyone is talking about
The news you need, right in your inbox every morning.
Planters recalls honey-roasted peanuts, mixed nuts packages over possible listeria contamination
The recall affects Publix distribution sites in four states and Dollar Tree warehouses in two.
Forest Lake High track athletes who were struck by car during a run expected to make full recovery
Samuel Farinella and Jase Blanchard were training with the team when they were hit.
Twins go dark on Comcast in dispute between company and Bally Sports
Twins games will not be available on Bally Sports after negotiations broke down between the company's owner and Comcast.
Lakeville teachers file intent to strike, picket outside school board meeting
The district has more than 12,000 students enrolled.
Lakeville teachers vote to authorize strike
Educators previously rejected a tentative agreement the district reached with its teachers union in February.
What we know about the Sen. Nicole Mitchell burglary allegations so far
The incident complicates the final weeks of the 2024 legislative session.
Star Tribune adds Kavita Kumar, Melissa Wind to news organization's leadership
Kumar is the news organization's new community engagement director. Wind is its first head of philanthropic partnerships.
Minneapolis Farmers Market pares back hours for 2024 season
The market, which ran daily from May to October last year, will be open Wednesday through Sunday.
'He was about community': Scores memorialize north Minneapolis entrepreneur Sammy McDowell
Sammy McDowell, whose namesake eatery served as a hub for racial justice activists, died Sunday.
Sammy McDowell, celebrated owner of Sammy's Avenue Eatery on the North Side, dies
Long a fixture of the north Minneapolis community, McDowell opened the sandwich and coffee shop in 2012.
Fired Mpls. teacher accuses management of 'cancerous rot'
Becka Thompson was hired to teach students learning English as a second language.
Former Gov. Jesse Ventura boasts he could beat unpopular Trump or Biden if he ran for president
The pro wrestler-turned-politico defended Robert F. Kennedy's Jr.'s decision to run as third-party candidate.
Racist slur on pedestrian bridge in Rochester prompts investigation
The slur appeared over East Circle Drive near Century High School.
This is the first 4/20 that weed is legal in Minnesota. How can you celebrate legally?
There are only two dispensaries in the state that sell marijuana flower. But THC-infused drinks and other edibles offer alternatives.
Sen. Tina Smith says American women 'won't be conned' by Trump on abortion
The former president says states should decide their own abortion laws as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a case that would curb the availability of some drugs.
Minnesota tourism rebounds: Here's where people visited
Top destinations include the Grand Casino in Mille Lacs County, the Mall of America and downtown Duluth.
The EagleCam pair is thriving a year after heartbreaking nest collapse
DNR officials say they're still looking for a new nest to feature in a livestream.
Valleyfair resurrects its popular ValleyScare event
The attraction will require a separate ticket this time around.
Waconia now requires cat owners to keep their pets on a leash
Owners must also clean up after their kitties if they use a neighbor's yard as a litter box.
Is that Bryant-Lake Bowl on the cover of the Black Keys' new album? Yes, it is.
"Ohio Players" is the band's 12th studio album.
Here's how to watch the partial solar eclipse in the Twin Cities
The moon will obscure about 75% of the sun in much of the metro area April 8.
One of Minnesota's oldest Dairy Queens is up for sale
The outpost in Rochester's Lowertown neighborhood opened in June of 1947.
Snow forces St. Paul Saints to cancel Friday's game
Home opener will now be Saturday after team officials said the wet field is currently unplayable.
St. Paul Saints come under fire for naming 2024 season's pig mascot 'Ozempig'
Commenters have accused the team of body-shaming on social media.
Baltimore bridge collapse reminds Minnesotans of 2007′s deadly I-35W disaster
Minnesota officials offer support and resources to Maryland city after ship crashes into Francis Scott Key Bridge.