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Driver charged with multiple felonies after Chisago County crash that left 6-year-old critically hurt
The head-on crash happened Saturday near the intersection of Falcon Avenue N. and Stacy Trail.
Winter Carnival moves Grande Day Parade to Grand Avenue for 2025
The daytime parade previously has been held on the first Saturday of the mid-winter fete in downtown St. Paul.
Supermoon on Tuesday will also feature a partial lunar eclipse
A partial lunar eclipse also will be visible in Minnesota on Tuesday night, weather permitting.
Man fatally shot in St. Paul is city's 18th homicide of the year
No arrests have been made in connection with the incident in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood.
Summer's final week serves up heat and humidity in the Twin Cities
It will feel more like July than September until fall officially arrives on Sunday.
6-year-old in critical condition, four others hurt in head-on crash in Stacy, Minn.
A man believed to have been drinking was arrested and booked into the Chisago County jail.
MnDOT, safety task force don't see eye to eye on plans to upgrade Hwy. 252
A city-commissioned task force has raised concerns over plans to turn the highway into a freeway.
Blaine shelter for domestic violence survivors becoming pet-friendly
The addition of Linus' Pet Haven at Alexandra House will allow survivors to bring pets with them to the emergency shelter in the north metro.
Suspect arrested for making threats that led two charter schools in St. Paul call off classes
A juvenile was taken into custody after admitting to posting threats
MSP airport expands program allowing passengers to reserve time to pass through security checkpoints
More than 50,000 travelers have used MSP Reserve, which launched last year at Terminal 2. The program expands to Terminal 1 starting Tuesday.
Artifact stolen from Wayzata 9/11 memorial, reward offered for its return
Somebody 'forcefully removed' and took the artifact from Panoway Plaza Park on Aug. 29, police said.
Driver in dump truck dies in fiery crash in north metro
The wreck Tuesday afternoon happened at I-35W and Hwy. 10 on the border of Mounds View and Shoreview.
Motorist fatally hit after exiting crashed car on Hwy. 169 south of Shakopee
After stepping onto the highway, the victim was hit by a passing car.
Passersby rescue man from burning car that crashed on freeway in Roseville
The 22-year-old driver was in critical condition Tuesday at HCMC in Minneapolis.
Formula One race car event coming to downtown Minneapolis will put drivers on detour for a week
Parking restrictions and road closures begin Tuesday as work to set up a temporary track for the Red Bull Showrun begins. The event is on Saturday on 4th Street near Commons Park.
Train advocates pining for an Amtrak Borealis extension to Fargo-Moorhead
Anoka has signaled that it wants to have a station if the line is extended.
Portions of Hwy. 36, I-94 in east metro to be closed this weekend
Crews will continue with a resurfacing project on Hwy. 36 and general maintenance on I-94.
Twin Amur tigers are first to be born at Como Zoo in more than 40 years
The arrival of a boy and a girl offers hope for the critically endangered species, zoo officials said.
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority sets State Fair ridership record
Metro Transit saw a 14% jump in State Fair ridership compared to 2023.
Man faces felony charges after leading Inver Grove Heights police on pursuit after picking up friend in stolen vehicle
The 46-year-old suspect from St. Paul is also charged with possessing methamphetamine.
'It's a disaster': Isanti religious retreat remains in cleanup mode a week after devastating storms
More than 1,000 trees were felled and 13 buildings damaged at Pacem in Terris Hermitage Retreat Center during a storm Aug. 26.
Man with warrants driving stolen vehicle picks up friend at Inver Grove Heights Police Department, leads officers on pursuit
One officer suffered minor injuries in what police described as a "dynamic and dangerous" event.
Software glitch has kept I-35W bridge over Mississippi River dark
MnDOT says it hopes to have the problem fixed soon.
Traffic lights out? Treat intersection as an all-way stop
Drivers need to come to a complete stop and take turns like they would at a stop sign. It's the law.
Ghost hunting classes coming to Anoka, Roseville. Yes, skeptics can sign up.
Instructor Heidi Steffens has made a career of teaching others about investigations into the paranormal, the haunted, the mysterious.
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.
Man dies in crash at St. Paul intersection where traffic lights were not working
The crash happened Wednesday in the early morning darkness at Como Avenue and Lexington Parkway, the power still out from recent storms.
Montessori school moves from New Brighton to Fridley
The Fridley City Council approved a special use permit that allows Harbon Montessori School to open at St. Philip's Lutheran Church.
Power restored across most of Twin Cities after storms, but pockets still in the dark
Some Xcel Energy customers might not get electricity back until Thursday after severe storms that swept through Minnesota late Monday and early Tuesday knocked out power widely.
Two rounds of storms strike Twin Cities, leaving many without power and pounding Minnesota State Fair
Severe storms Monday evening and another round early Tuesday morning left more than 140,000 people without power in the Twin Cities metro. The Minnesota State Fair opened two hours late, which fair officials said hasn't happened in recent history, if ever.
Metro Transit to expand on-demand ride service to Roseville and Woodbury
Metro Transit, which operates Micro in north Minneapolis, may bring it to other suburbs, too.
Robbinsdale adds solar panels to some city buildings
The panels help with the city's goal of reducing energy costs and using more renewable energy sources for city operations.
The Minnesota State Fair's opening weekend will be hot and steamy
Temperatures will push or top 90 degrees Saturday through Monday, the National Weather Service said.
Will we have a cold and wet 'whirlwind' winter? The Farmers' Almanac thinks so.
The publication says to have your boots and hats ready: "Winter will be a whirlwind this year."
Minnesota Department of Public Safety hopes new data will help curb 'troubling' distracted driving
Through a $100,000 grant from the Governors Highway Safety Association, the Office of Traffic Safety will analyze anonymous data supplied by Michelin Mobility Intelligence.
Tonight's moon will simultaneously be full, super and blue
The rarity occurs when the cycles for each type of moon align on the calendar.
MnDOT wants feedback on plans to fix congestion-riddled and 'unsafe' Hwy. 252
The public can weigh in at a meeting Wednesday at the Brooklyn Center Community Center.
In Minneapolis, protesters call for Harris-Walz to support arms embargo to Israel
It was part of a demonstration nationwide to persuade delegates to the Democratic National Convention to stop the war in Gaza.
Motorcyclist dies in East Bethel crash
The collision happened Saturday afternoon on Fawn Lake Drive.
Man found fatally shot inside camper in Maplewood
Police have not said if any arrests have been made.
Law enforcement's use of force justified in shooting suspect outside Woodbury Target
The decision came after prosecutors reviewed an extensive BCA investigation.
Sun Country Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize strike
They want better pay after the carrier reported record revenue earlier this year.
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.
Long portion of I-35E in northeast metro will be closed this weekend
The southbound lanes of the freeway will be closed from Columbus to Little Canada.
Brooklyn Park moves ahead with planning best possible new fire station
Fire Chief Shawn Conway said the department is "at capacity" and needs a more modern facility to replace the existing Fire Station No. 2.
Three adults, three juveniles arrested in Brooklyn Park as police execute high-risk search warrant
Police were serving a high-risk warrant at a residence on 69th Avenue N.
Northeast Minneapolis mosque gets harassing and threatening phone calls
Leaders of the Dar Al-Qalam Islamic Center want the calls investigated as hate crimes.
Anoka will need residents' approval before enacting city-run garbage collection program
A ballot question passed 75% to 25% in Tuesday's primary.
Five juveniles in custody after driving through Edina in stolen vehicles
Police found a gun in one of the vehicles after a crash Tuesday morning.
Charges: Kanabec County tenant and building manager had cats 'die in their arms' after landlord allegedly poisoned animals
Kevin Halverson, 57, of Blaine was charged Friday with three felonies.
One dead in crash on Hwy. 61 in St. Paul
The single-vehicle crash led authorities to close Hwy. 61 during the early part of Monday's morning commute.
Bike trails along Green Line LRT extension reopen with celebratory ride
About 50 cyclists joined a ride to officially reopen the Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail from Minneapolis to Hopkins.
Lino Lakes City Council member under fire for calling anti-Muslim rant 'best email I've ever received'
CAIR-Minnesota wants Council Member Chris Lyden to resign.
Blaine investigating billing scam that cost city $1.5 million
Officials said the north metro suburb had not disclosed the theft until recently. They say the city has recovered some of the stolen funds.
'Horrid, busy and loud': Road construction snarls traffic at the U, and the worst is yet to come
Road work has disrupted traffic on SE. 4th Street for months and drivers will need patience as school and the State Fair start, and football returns to campus.
Fort Snelling State Park to reopen Friday after flooding
"After the Flood" walks are scheduled on Friday and Sunday as part of reopening festivities.
Long stretch of I-35E in east metro will be closed this weekend
Northbound lanes will be closed from Little Canada to Columbus. Southbound lanes will be closed next weekend.
Anoka passes resolution objecting to county's plan for new downtown jail
The county has been looking to replace its aging jail since 2017, but has not come to an agreement with the city on where to build.
Hennepin County Sheriff's Office warns about jail fee scam
Calls have been going to those recently released from detention, asking them to pay a fee.
WCCO TV back on the air after power outage forces broadcast to Facebook
The station did a 10-minute Facebook webcast on Monday night when it was unable to broadcast its 10 p.m. news live.
Salvation Army's new street outreach effort aims to provide aid to the homeless in Columbia Heights
Caseworker Quita Curtis teams with police to find those who have no place to call home and provide them with food, clothing, toiletries and shelter.
Woman dies in crash involving fire truck in St. Paul
The crash happened Saturday night at E. 7th and Cedar streets.
Worker-owned Hub Bike Cooperative closing both of its Minneapolis locations
Shops in Dinkytown and on Minnehaha Avenue will close Sept. 30.
Drivers pulling over on the freeway to watch fireworks? Not legal or safe, State Patrol says
The only time you should stop on a freeway shoulder, according to the Minnesota Driver's Manual, is in the event of an emergency.
Another phase of Terminal 2 expansion gets underway at MSP Airport
Two new gates will be added on the north end of the terminal; a separate project is adding two gates on the south end.
Alcohol suspected in crash involving off-duty St. Paul police officer
The officer will be place in a non-patrol role as the crash is investigated.
Minnesota state trooper Ryan Londregan headed back to work after exoneration in fatal shooting
An internal affairs report exonerated Ryan Londregan in the fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II. The report comes after murder charges against him had been dropped, and his attorney says he's preparing to return to the job.
Weather radio alerts in Hennepin County are changing next year
Hennepin County Emergency Management will also be able to sound sirens only in affected areas.
I-94 St. Paul to Woodbury to remain open this weekend
Crews won't take down the Kellogg Boulevard/3rd Street bridge in St. Paul as originally planned.
Three teens hurt in North St. Paul stabbing
One of the victims, a 15-year-old girl, is hospitalized with critical injuries, police said.
Storm watch issued for west central Minnesota, rough weather expected elsewhere later Wednesday
Storms are expected to arrive in the metro by early evening, the NWS said.
CrowdStrike tech outage cost Delta half a billion dollars, airline's CEO says
The Atlanta-based carrier canceled thousands of flights over five days while its systems were down.
North Suburban Center for the Arts shuts down
The center, previously known as the Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts while located in a historic house in Fridley, faced financial struggles in recent years.
State's new car seat law goes into effect Thursday
Age is now a criteria for using a rear-facing or forward-facing car or booster seats.
All lanes open on northbound Hwy. 169 in St. Louis Park after fuel spill
The Minnesota Department of Transportation said the spill happened overnight.
