Genealogist on TikTok ban bill: 'This is the bulk of my client base'

After a confidential intelligence briefing earlier this year, a bill to ban TikTok, citing national security concerns, received bipartisan support in the House of Representatives. But now, as similar legislation is being considered by the U.S. Senate, some Minnesotans are saying not so fast.

Genetic genealogy helps close cold cases in MN

For more than 20 years, the name and identity of a woman found dead in Long Lake Regional Park has eluded authorities. But on Friday, she finally got her name back: Gail Marlene Johnson.

How to stay safe in extreme heat

With heat index values of 100-plus degrees expected across much of Minnesota on Sunday and Monday, cities across the Twin Cities metro are opening free cooling centers for people to sit in the air conditioning. Officials also urge people to take precautions by avoiding strenuous activities, drinking plenty of water, staying out of the sun, checking on relatives and neighbors, and never leaving pets or people unattended in vehicles.