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I-35 crash in Owatonna kills infant boy
A report from the Minnesota State Patrol noted road conditions on I-35 were snowy and icy at the time of the crash.
Brad the sheep, who eluded rescuers for weeks on the North Shore, has been found
Brad was finally corralled in the Proctor area Tuesday afternoon by a veterinarian with a tranquilizer, according to the sheep's owner Ryan Osvold.
Man convicted in Hastings homicide of Kelly Jo Marie Kocurek
Kyle Steven Williams, 35, will serve a mandatory life sentence for premeditated first-degree murder.
St. Paul shooting victim dies shortly after city leaders' plea to public to end gun violence
The homicide marks the city's 10th since mid-September — eight of which were committed by firearms, according to a Minnesota Star Tribune database.
24-year-old pedestrian killed in Maplewood crash
The crash occurred on southbound Hwy. 61 near Hwy. 36 on Monday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Health Department: E. coli infections traced to ground beef sold at Red Cow, Hen House, other restaurants
Authorities have confirmed 10 cases at Red Cow locations and one at Hen House. Both restaurants have made product changes.
'Why Winsted?' Officials search Minnesota property over 1995 disappearance of TV anchor Jodi Huisentruit.
Veteran journalist Caroline Lowe, who has followed the case closely, said it's the first known law enforcement activity in the case since 2017.
Metro Transit announces lower, simplified fares for 2025
The price changes, which take effect Jan. 1, are expected to draw an additional 926,000 rides in 2025, which will offset some of the costs associated with lower fares.
Vandals uproot 60 new trees along St. Paul riverfront, costing city $40,000
"I'm incredibly sad. It's hard to fathom," said Karen Zumach, the director of community forestry for Tree Trust, which planted the trees with the help of high school students in October.
More than half of Minnesota county election offices have received bomb threats since Nov. 8
The threats come as election workers are still in the process of verifying the results of the 2024 election.
One alleged 'Nudieland' shooter to testify against 'major perpetrator' of mass shooting in plea deal
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said the defendant provided evidence for an "ironclad" case against the main perpetrator, Dominic James Burris.
Marvin Haynes files nearly $2 million claim for wrongful murder conviction
The Minneapolis teenager was arrested in 2004 and exonerated in December 2023.
Here's how the community around George Floyd Square is reacting to Minneapolis' latest redesign plan
Andrea Jenkins, the City Council member representing the area, said neighbors and the community around 38th Street and Chicago Avenue are like "the American electorate — very divided" over what it should become.
'We'll always find weird stuff to do': How Minnesotans fell in love with unicycling
The Twin Cities has a robust unicycling subculture, known as one of the largest and most accomplished in the nation.
Police find five dead, including two juveniles, from shootings in two Duluth homes
It's unclear how the incident unfolded, but police said more information would be released at a news conference Friday.
Takeaways from the 2024 election in Minnesota
Strong turnout, congressional incumbents win big, justices and judges hold their seats, Klobuchar outperforms the top of the ticket, Carnahan returns.
64-year-old St. Paul man charged in Sunday fatal stabbing
Prosecutors allege Robert Ramsey, 64, stabbed Lester Haynes, 70, over a dispute concerning money.
Minnesota man indicted in cryptojacking scheme resulting in $45,000 in losses to Minnetonka company
It's a cybercrime in which an unauthorized party uses another's computing resources to mine cryptocurrency.
Halloween weather brings up to 4 inches of snow to the Twin Cities by Thursday afternoon
The snow is expected to end in time for Halloween trick-or-treating.
Judge dismisses lawsuit by family of Ricky Cobb II against Minnesota state trooper Londregan over fatal shooting
U.S. District Judge Nancy E. Brasel granted Londregan's motion to dismiss the suit, arguing he acted reasonably when he opened fire as Cobb's vehicle lurched forward.
St. Paul police ask for help after 83-year-old pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash
The victim was discovered at the Arlington Avenue E. and McAfee Street intersection on Saturday night.
Tipped-over outhouses and freed cows: How Anoka became 'Halloween Capital of the World'
Anoka was one of the first communities in the United States to throw a large civic celebration for Halloween. You can thank a bunch of pranksters.
Not even Billie Eilish can distract Karl-Anthony Towns from missing Minnesota
While Eilish's concert at Madison Square Garden was in full swing, Towns tuned into a Timberwolves preseason game on his phone.
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.
Woman who died in Woodbury home was St. Paul teacher; man jailed on same day since released
The woman, 29, died at the scene, police said.
One man killed after altercation leads to shooting in Minneapolis
Police said those involved knew each other and drug activity was likely a factor.
Campfire ban widened to entire Superior National Forest after wildfire detected near Bogus Lake in Cook County
New blaze is less than 20 miles northeast of Grand Marais.
Worshippers pack Minnetonka synagogue for somber anniversary of Oct. 7 attack on Israel
Organizers of remembrance event said temple reached its maximum capacity Monday night with 1,200 people, requiring an overflow room.
Brooklyn Park police ask for help finding driver in hit-and-run that injured 12-year-old girl
Police described the vehicle as a white 2015 to 2019 Hyundai Sonata that is missing a passenger side rearview mirror.
Minnesota Wild owner expands Xcel Energy Center renovation plan to include hotel
Craig Leipold said he is still working on receiving state assistance for the project.
St. Paul's Lowertown rocked by senseless shooting, but locals confident it's safe
At a neighborhood gathering, the message was clear: The area may be struggling in some ways, but it remains a safe and vibrant place.
Metro Transit resumes light-rail service for Green, Blue lines
After a technical issue stalled rail lines for more than three hours Monday, the agency announced that trains were running again and passengers may experience only "residual delays."
Driver killed after motorhome catches fire on Interstate 35E in Eagan
The driver was identified as a 30-year-old from Inver Grove Heights.
Police: Man killed St. Paul artist at random before he was fatally shot by police in Belle Plaine
The man was armed when shot, according to St. Paul police. Family has identified him as 29-year-old Seantrell Murdock.
Artist shot and killed while working on project in St. Paul, rattling Lowertown neighborhood
The shooting death occurred outside an artists' studio cooperative just after 5 p.m., police said.
Suspected drunken driver crashes into restaurant patio in Blaine; 2 in vehicle injured
A driver was arrested in the crash at Clive's Roadhouse, the State Patrol said.
Ernest Morales III out as chief of Metro Transit PD amid internal investigation
He had been on paid administrative leave for the Twin Cities agency since mid-August.
Somali elders walk Minneapolis streets to keep an eye on youth
The blue shirts of Somali Youth Link members have become a staple around the Stone Arch Bridge, Boom Island Park and Dinkytown. And the program has continued to receive positive feedback.
Nine Stillwater prison staffers treated after exposure to synthetic drug used by inmates
Investigators have not yet identified the substance, according to officials.
Minneapolis police sergeant accused of stalking and harassing co-worker
Sgt. Gordon Blackey, once a security guard to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, allegedly admitted to tracking the woman's movements in her vehicle, according to a criminal complaint.
Minneapolis police arrest man suspected in three shootings Wednesday that killed 2 and injured 2
The incidents occurred within a 16-hour period in Minneapolis' Phillips neighborhood. No motive had been established as of late Wednesday.
Teen wounded Monday afternoon in downtown Minneapolis shooting
An 18-year-old man was arrested and booked in connection with the shooting and unrelated warrants.
Fire of up to 5 acres spotted in Minnesota's Boundary Waters
The fire northeast of Ely was smoldering and holding in place as of Wednesday morning. But Superior National Forest is experiencing drought conditions and above-average temperatures, and increased winds are expected later this week.
Suspect held after man shot and killed outside St. Paul strip mall
Police had not determined what led up to the shooting by Tuesday evening.
Residents of this St. Paul neighborhood are suddenly neighbors to a vice presidential candidate: 'It's neat'
Neighbors have mostly shrugged off Tim Walz's rise in the past couple of months. In fact, with added security, the neighborhood is quieter since his nomination, they said. Mostly, it has amounted to a funny little thrill.
What happens to the license of a Minnesota motorist with repeat drunken driving offenses?
After a driver with a lengthy DWI record crashed into a busy St. Louis Park patio last weekend, many have expressed frustration that he had a valid driver's license.
Fatal shooting reported in south Minneapolis on Tuesday evening
A man in his 20s was killed near the intersection of 1st Avenue S. and E. 19th Street in the Stevens Square neighborhood, police say.
2024 Minnesota State Fair attendance tops post-COVID years, but falls short of record
All told, the fair set five single-day attendance records this year — setting a high-water mark Sunday with 256,015 people and clearing out the supply of Deep-Fried Ranch.
Data breach at Minnesota Human Services Department may have compromised personal information for 4,000
The department said Friday they've had no evidence the personal information was downloaded or misused.
Storms cut off power, disrupt the State Fair again and threaten tornadoes
Isanti County saw a tornado touch down briefly, and a video shot in south Minneapolis shows what looks to be a waterspout forming over Bde Maka Ska.
Walz pressed on past statements on military record, fertility treatments in CNN interview
While the focus was on Vice President Kamala Harris in their first media interview of the presidential campaign, Walz was asked if voters could take him at his word.
State Fair: Visitors worried about COVID-19 can wear masks on the fairgrounds
Several social media posts this week said that law enforcement officers were telling attendees to remove masks.
Gnarly Twin Cities storm gives way to double rainbow. People soaked in the vibes.
A powerful storm rolled through quickly, but residents emerged from their shelter and pointed their phones to the sky to revel in the scenery.
Storm cuts power to 80,000 in metro, largely shuts down State Fair
The fair's grandstand concert and other attractions were canceled Monday night.
State Fair's opening day draws nearly 139,000, shattering first-day record set in 2019
The 2019 fair set the overall attendance record, drawing more than 2.1 million people.
Tim Walz would be latest in long line of politicians vying for national office to visit the State Fair
The governor's office said there were no formal plans for a visit yet, but Walz indicated Tuesday that it's a possibility.
Possible contaminants spill in Mississippi River near Coon Rapids, Fridley
It is not yet confirmed what substance was making a sheen on the water or how much spilled, officials said. The substance was prevented from entering Twin Cities drinking water sources, they said.
One shot dead near south Minneapolis encampment
The incident was reported on the 3300 block of 3rd Avenue S.
Here's how crime in Minneapolis and St. Paul compares with national trends in 2024
Crime appears to be falling across the board nationally. In the Twin Cities, homicides are at or below last year's pace but still above pre-pandemic levels. Car theft and carjackings have taken big dives.
One dead, one arrested after Coon Rapids crash
The crash was reported at 9:28 p.m. at the intersection of Coon Rapids Boulevard NW. and Springbrook Drive NW., according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
Minneapolis' Lake Nokomis beaches closed after sewer backup
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board said the Main Beach and 50th Street Beach are closed until further notice.
Man killed in shooting in south Minneapolis is identified
No arrests were announced in the fatal shooting Thursday afternoon in the Phillips neighborhood.
Suspect arrested after pedestrian killed in Maplewood hit-and-run crash
Police said the crash was the result of an escalating feud between two groups of people.
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar defeats Don Samuels by wide margin in DFL primary election rematch
Omar narrowly defeated Samuels two years ago. She beat him by a much larger margin Tuesday night.
2 men dead after shooting in Blaine residential area
A statement from the Anoka County Sheriff's Office said the two men were found dead blocks apart from each other, one of them from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Despite Gov. Walz's ascent to presidential ticket, Republicans still optimistic they can win Minnesota
Michael Whatley, the chair of the Republican National Committee, and other GOP officials touted the party's prospects at an event in Chaska on Thursday.
Jack Farrell, Haskell's ahead-of-his-time wine connoisseur and media personality, dies at 82
Farrell, who owned the Haskell's chain, traveled to six continents for wine and made a name for himself during frequent radio and TV appearances in a career spanning five decades.
Parents admit harassment accusations against longtime Warroad girls hockey coach were untrue
In settlement of a defamation suit filed by coach David Marvin, the parents paid him $17,000 and donated to a mental health nonprofit for young athletes.
Teams surveying tornado damage in several southern Minnesota communities
South-central Minnesota was hardest hit by the Monday evening storms.
Gov. Tim Walz appears at Minneapolis fundraiser for Kamala Harris ahead of her vice president announcement
The governor reportedly flew to Washington over the weekend for final interviews for vice president candidates.
Boom Island Park proves to be a hit with fans of the Basilica Block Party, back after a two-year hiatus
Long held outside the Basilica of St. Mary, the music festival debuted Friday at Boom Island. Organizers say it may stay there for the foreseeable future.
Man driving on I-94 dies of injuries after being assaulted inside car, St. Paul police say
A passenger in the car was arrested in the incident, which a police spokesman called "very unusual."
Park workers 'overwhelmingly' approve labor contract with Minneapolis Park Board
The agreement marks the end of the park system's three-week strike, the first in its 141-year history.
St. Paul police investigating fatal shooting Wednesday night
Police say an unidentified man was killed in the Frogtown neighborhood.
Semi's top scraped off by low bridge in Cottage Grove
Police in Cottage Grove posted to Facebook photos of the crash showing the trailer wedged underneath the bridge and the cab's roof scraped off.
