Lead organizer of Christopher Columbus statue toppling gets community service, avoids trial
The only person charged for tearing down the Christopher Columbus statue at the Minnesota State Capitol in June is getting 100 hours of community service and will avoid trial under a deal struck with prosecutors.
Minneapolis announces new policy on no-knock warrants
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced a new policy on no-knock warrants Wednesday.
Squirrel gets drunk after eating fermented pears outside Minnesota woman's home
A woman in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota got a video of a squirrel outside her home who accidentally got a little tipsy from eating fermented pears.
No longer illegal for women to be topless in Minneapolis parks
Minneapolis parks will no longer cite anyone for being topless in a city park.
Trump lawyers wrongly cite election "red flags" in Michigan that actually happened in Minnesota
Trump lawyers cited voter data that showed turnout was over 100% in some Michigan precincts. Except they happened in Minnesota
Walz announces new COVID-19 limits on bars, restaurants, social gatherings
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced significant new COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants, weddings and funerals and private gatherings in a live address Tuesday. Most of the restrictions will go into effect at 10 p.m. Friday.
Dancing in the streets: Minneapolis residents celebrate after Joe Biden's projected win
Minneapolis residents took to the streets to celebrate after Joe Biden was elected the next President of the United States.
Teen who filmed death of George Floyd to receive courage award
The Minneapolis teenager who filmed the police killing of George Floyd is being honored with a prestigious courage award from PEN America, the literary and human rights organization.
Federal charges: 'Boogaloo Bois' member fired 13 rounds into 3rd Precinct during Minneapolis riots
A self-described member of the anti-government extremist group the “Boogaloo Bois” is facing federal charges for allegedly firing 13 rounds into the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct during the civil unrest over the death of George Floyd in May.
Obit: In lieu of flowers 'do not vote for Trump'
Georgia May Adkins, who died of a stroke on Sept. 28, asked that friends and family not vote for Trump.
'Hitler would have won': Jesse Ventura slams lack of sacrifice from anti-maskers
Former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura shared harsh words for non-mask wearers amid the pandemic, saying had Americans refused to make similar sacrifices during World War II that Adolf Hitler would have won the war.
State Patrol reports 493 crashes, 614 spinouts as fall snowstorm hits Minnesota
Road conditions are deteriorating across Minnesota as an early season snowstorm hits the state.
'Clouds,' by teen who died of cancer, hits No. 1 on iTunes
Seven years after his death to cancer at age 18, a Minnesota singer-songwriter has returned to the top of the iTunes chart with “Clouds.”
Texas teen wins $25K for work on possible COVID-19 solution
14-year-old eighth-grader Anika Chebrolu of Frisco has won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her study on COVID-19.
Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson to return home months after he was shot on duty
Officer Arik Matson, who was shot while responding to a call last winter, is returning home to Waseca, Minnesota after months of recovery.
Amy Coney Barrett: George Floyd video was 'very, very personal for my family'
When asked Tuesday about the video of George Floyd’s death, Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett said it is “obvious” racism persists in the U.S., but the issue of how the country should address it is up to policymakers, not judges.
Minnesota family survives wild hot air balloon ride
A family from Mayer, Minnesota visiting the East Coast just wanted to enjoy the fall colors from a hot air balloon, however, things suddenly took a scary turn.
'I heard the gunshots': Mother was on phone with son during deadly Minneapolis shooting
A heartbroken mother returned to the scene of a shooting in Minneapolis that claimed the life of her 18-year-old son, Oliver Perkins III, earlier this week.
Protesters take to the streets in St. Paul over Chauvin release
Protesters took to the streets of St. Paul to protest the release of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin after he posted bail on Wednesday.
Minnesota, a blue state for decades, could still be a battleground in 2020 election
A solidly blue state for the past half century, Minnesota has become an unquestioned presidential battleground after a narrowing margin that nearly saw the state turn red four years ago.