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Prosecutors ask court to keep former Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn jailed on solicitation charge
Eichorn resigned from the Senate after he was arrested last week in a sting operation.
Minnesota highway map is turning 100. Now's your chance to shape its future.
The maps produced by MnDOT turn 100 this year. The agency is seeking feedback on what to include.
'There will be a learning curve': What drivers need to know about new Gold Line bus route
The new rapid bus line from St. Paul to Woodbury begins Saturday and will operate in dedicated lanes.
Tests show Minnesotans are driving while high. Authorities want devices to stop them.
Drug recognition experts tested two devices during 2024 pilot and found them to be accurate, the Department of Public Safety said.
Weather Service: Strong spring storm will likely miss metro but set to hammer southeastern Minnesota
The I-90 corridor still in bull's-eye as storm track shifts south.
Driver dies after vehicle goes airborne and strikes a tree in north-central Minnesota crash
The driver died at the scene of the crash on Hwy. 18 in Aitkin County.
Metro Transit riders have access to trip planning app Transit, for free
Metro Transit, MVTA offers free rides for St. Patrick's Day
State Patrol arrests driver allegedly on meth after 30-mile, 80-minute pursuit from Twin Cities to St. Michael
The 23-year-old with a history of fleeing police damaged yards, cars, trees and fences Wednesday night.
USDA cutting millions of dollars that Minnesota schools, child care centers and food banks used to buy local food
The state will lose about $18 million in federal funding as the Trump administration terminates two pandemic-era programs.
Late week weather serves up everything from hot to cold to stormy in Minnesota
Strong storms are possible Friday night and could lead to snow on Saturday, the National Weather Service said.
Bus drivers learning 'tricky' new Twin Cities route debuting soon
The new line running from downtown St. Paul to Woodbury is "tricky" but it will be great, said one driver.
Metro Transit saw overall ridership growth in 2024, as transit patterns shift from rush hour to other times of day
Ridership was up in 2024 during midday, evening and Sundays and on bus rapid transit lines.
21 Days of Peace worker injured by gunfire in north Minneapolis
The shooting happened as the group was cleaning up from a barbecue it held Monday night.
Warm weather on Monday almost reached record high temperatures in Twin Cities
There was a red flag warning for wildfires Monday afternoon across western Minnesota.
Need a career change? State Patrol program seeks candidates without law enforcement experience
From now through March 30, the agency is accepting applications for its next round of LETO starting in August.
Man found lying in Bloomington street dies; suspect arrested
The victim appeared to have been hit by a car, police said.
Spring break rush begins at MSP Airport
More than 49,000 passengers a day will pass through security this weekend.
Schools closed, Metro Transit resumes bus service as winter storm wallops southern Minnesota
A few more inches of heavy wet snow will fall Wednesday in the metro area before a winter storm warning ends at 3 p.m., the National Weather Service said.
Duluth zoo will take in some animals from closed SeaQuest aquarium
The indoor attraction at Rosedale Center closed Feb. 18.
'Tournament Snowstorm'? Minnesota blizzard hitting as state hockey tournament begins
Legend has it that March tournaments are ripe for big snowstorms. And it's true — sort of.
Twin Cities in line for 4-7 inches of snow, blizzard conditions to the south
Whiteout conditions are expected Tuesday and Wednesday across southern Minnesota, the National Weather Service said.
Turning right on red is legal in Minnesota. That doesn't mean you always should.
Yes, but just because it is legal doesn't mean it is safe to do.
Community mourns 'heartbreaking' death of 11-year-old girl after crash in Independence
Lilyana Loycano was a fifth-grade student at Grandview Middle School in Mound.
Girl on her way to school with her family killed in crash after teen driver allegedly runs stop sign in Independence
Five members of the girl's family were hospitalized after the crash Wednesday.
'Economic blackout' campaign encourages Americans to boycott shopping on Friday
The man behind the campaign says, "We are the economy." Future initiatives are planned.
Scam alert: MnDOT says fake E-ZPass texts and emails seeking payment are back
The agency, which saw a similar ploy last summer, says it doesn't reach out that way.
Northeast Minneapolis bar raises alarm over road revamp that could claim building
MnDOT has not made any decisions, but has four options for redoing the intersection of Lowry and University avenues in northeast Minneapolis.
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Shuttered SeaQuest aquarium's animals to get new homes, perhaps at Como and Minnesota zoos
Court filings show the trustee overseeing the aquarium's estate ordered the Rosedale location closed and the exotic animals be rehomed.
Minneapolis wants drivers to slow down, and hopes traffic cameras will help
Cameras to help catch speeders could be operating in five locations when a pilot begins in August.
Northland College is closing at the end of the school year
The liberal arts college with an environmental focus had operated in Ashland, Wis., since 1892.
'It's really about adapting': Transit agencies finding ridership gains via special events
SouthWest Transit and MVTA are adapting to meet customers' needs.
New food and drink options coming to MSP Airport's Terminal 2
The first major upgrade of concessions and retail options in more than a decade includes a full-service bar and restaurant.
SeaQuest appears to close its Rosedale Center location
The company, whose locations feature an indoor aquarium and hands-on activities with mammals has filed for bankruptcy.
Worried about an upcoming flight? Aviation expert stresses flying is still 'very safe'
It's too early to say what led Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 to flip upside down while landing in Toronto.
How cold does it have to be for Minnesota schools to close?
There is no statewide law, but many districts use windchills of minus 35 degrees as the threshold to call off classes.
For real this time, Real ID requirement will take effect this spring
A state-issued driver's license or identification card will be necessary to board flights and enter most federal facilities.
Who decides what's allowed on a vanity plate in Minnesota?
The state's Driver and Vehicle Service's Special Plates Unit carefully considers combinations of letters and numbers.
'I don't want to drive for a while,' says motorist hit on I-94 by suspects in a stolen vehicle
At least eight drivers were hit as suspects weaved in and out of rush-hour traffic Wednesday in Minneapolis. They have not been caught.
Water main bursts in south Minneapolis, causing a big mess
The break Thursday morning was near the Terzo restaurant and other businesses.
Joann Fabrics closing a dozen Minnesota stores as part of Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Nationwide, the arts and crafts retailer will shutter 500 of its more than 800 stores.
F. Scott Fitzgerald statue stolen from outside former St. Paul Academy
The statue, which weighs a couple hundred pounds, was swiped sometime last week, police said. Thieves, likely using a torch, left part of statue's right hand behind.
Hastings school board member, beloved coach dies unexpectedly at age 44
Services for Jenny Wiederholt-Pine will be held Feb. 18 in Miesville.
Lowry Avenue light-rail station stirs up complex issues for Met Council
But the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board has a big say in which, if either, moves forward.
What happens to Seaquest's animals after bankruptcy sale withdrawn?
A federal judge appointed a Chapter 11 trustee to handle the company's affairs.
Twin Cities, central Minnesota still slated for snow but less than originally predicted
A weekend snowstorm is predicted to bring 4 to 7 inches of snow to the metro and central Minnesota Friday night and Saturday morning.
Trump's call for U.S. control of Gaza draws rebuke from Minnesota activists and academics
They vehemently object to the president's plan to take over Gaza and resettle Palestinians elsewhere.
Daily travel ticks up in Twin Cities, but remains below pre-pandemic levels
The average person makes 3.5 local trips a day, according to the Met Council's latest Travel Behavior Inventory.
Crime on Metro Transit fell last year as agency cracks down on smoking
A larger "official presence" is credited with driving down crime. Ridership also increased for a third straight year.
Delta jet makes emergency landing at MSP Airport
No one on Delta Flight 160 from Minneapolis to Amsterdam was injured
Metro Transit makes shift to cut down on light pollution
And voting for MnDOT's Name-a-Snowplow contest runs through Friday.
January closed with two record high temps, as the first month of the year continues to heat up faster than any other in Minnesota
The average daily temperature across the state has warmed by 8.9 degrees from 1970 through 2024, the State Climatology Office said.
More teens charged in ambush during game of Fridley basketball player with tire iron and fists
Five people are now charged with multiple felonies.
Fridley basketball player attacked with pipe during game in New Hope, five arrested
The incident happened Tuesday night during a boys' basketball game at Cooper High School.
International travel fuels passenger growth at MSP Airport
More than 37 million passengers passed through the airport's two terminals in 2024, marking the fourth straight year of growth.
Minnesota making progress in quest to offer more road tests to drivers to meet growing demand
New examiners coming online will allow DVS to open more testing slots, report says.
Minneapolis' three options for moving buses off of Nicollet Mall
Maple Grove and Plymouth are also jointly looking at ways to improve transit in the northwest metro.
Rumors of ICE activity in Twin Cities increase fear in community
Immigrant rights organizations asked people not to share unfounded reports of arrests, even as reports of agent sighting in various places spread on social media.
Truckers 'make the world turn': This Minnesota driver has logged millions of miles without a crash.
Roger Zima was named the Minnesota Trucking Association's 2024 Driver of the Year at a banquet Tuesday night.
Troubled chain of SeaQuest aquariums wants bankruptcy judge to approve $80,000 sale
The company is asking a bankruptcy judge to approve a sale to an interested buyer by the end of January.
Two shootings 15 minutes apart claim the lives of two men in south Minneapolis
It's not yet clear if the homicides are related. No arrests have been made.
Plymouth city leaders stand behind police chief despite vote of 'no confidence'
The unions representing sergeants and officers took a vote last week and delivered a letter outlining 10 concerns about the police department to the city.
Teen in critical condition after Brooklyn Park shooting over marijuana sale
No arrests have been made in connection with the Sunday evening shooting.
The Drive: In 2025, let's learn how to merge properly
Failing to signal, yield and match traffic speeds are common errors drivers make while merging.
Brrr! Cold snap will send temperatures across Minnesota plunging below zero for the next four days
Highs on Sunday and Monday won't make it above zero for the first time since 2019.
Police identify a 10-year-old girl as 'person of interest' in Fridley school threat investigation
Classes were canceled Wednesday and Thursday after online threats surfaced earlier this week.
MSP Airport baggage claim features a 'very Minnesota' quirk
Local Emmy-winning audio engineer and sound designer Taylor Lewin gathered bird calls aimed at creating the feeling of movement around the carousel.
Here's how many guns TSA caught at MSP airport last year
The 52 guns intercepted at the Twin Cities airport was one fewer than in 2023.
Boy, 13, arrested related to threats; Fridley schools closed again Thursday
Thursday makes the second straight day that Fridley officials are canceling classes and activities.
California fires serve as reminder that Minnesota has seen its share of big blazes
Fires have wiped out Hinckley and parts of Moose Lake, Cloquet, Duluth and Cannon Falls.
Man charged with uttering slur, knocking Black man unconscious outside Twin Cities bar
The white suspect allegedly called his victim a racial slur before punching him.
Salvation Army opens metro area warming centers as arctic blast moves in
Frigid weather will hang around through mid-week, with a thaw arriving on Thursday, the National Weather Service said.
Three dead in Crow Wing County crash on snowy and icy roads
The crash happened Sunday afternoon on Hwy. 169 in Garrison Township.
Twin Cities transit agencies give suburban service a boost
Metro Transit Micro started up in Roseville and Woodbury last week, and MVTA expands Connect to Shakopee and Prior Lake on Monday.
Minnesota native loses everything in L.A. fire: 'It's all gone'
Mackenzie Brownsmith said her neighborhood in Altadena, Calif., "was a lot like Minnesota."
