Minnesota under air quality alert as cold front brings wildfire smoke

All of Minnesota is under an air quality alert that is expected to last until Monday, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Officials say the alert will last until 8 a.m. Monday in northern Minnesota while remaining in place until noon for central and southern Minnesota.

New Minnesota state seal and flag face criticism, receive support

Minnesota elected officials gave the state a history-making gift to mark its 166th birthday on Saturday. But not everyone appreciates the gesture, as recent polls suggest about half of the Minnesota population favors the old flag, which some Republican lawmakers fought to keep.

Art fair at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

There's an extra reason to visit the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry in Minneapolis this Mother’s Day weekend. There’s a brand-new art fair making its debut. The Sculpture Garden Art Fair is now open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 11, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 12. Co-founder Jill Hayes says this is a space she’s envisioned for a long time. Hayes spoke with the Fox 9 Morning News about what else to expect.

Minnesota unveils new state flag

The new Minnesota state flags were raised at sunrise on Saturday. The old state flags will be preserved by the Minnesota Historical Society.