New wildfires reported in BWCA, public asked to avoid area for now
The U.S. Forest Service—Superior National Forest is reporting two new wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) of northern Minnesota on Saturday.
The U.S. Forest Service—Superior National Forest is reporting two new wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) of northern Minnesota on Saturday.
St. Paul man on supervision charged with second-degree murder
Police have arrested a man already on supervision for manslaughter in connection to the shooting death of another in a St. Paul apartment on April 30, 2026.
Police have arrested a man already on supervision for manslaughter in connection to the shooting death of another in a St. Paul apartment on April 30, 2026.
YouTuber who faked livestream alibi in pregnant girlfriend’s murder gets life sentence
A Northern Ireland YouTuber who used a fake livestream as an alibi while murdering his pregnant girlfriend has been sentenced to life in prison.
A Northern Ireland YouTuber who used a fake livestream as an alibi while murdering his pregnant girlfriend has been sentenced to life in prison.
McLeod County sheriff's deputy charged with assault, threats of violence
A McLeod County sheriff's deputy is facing felony charges after allegedly threatening bar patrons with a pocketknife and making violent threats.
A McLeod County sheriff's deputy is facing felony charges after allegedly threatening bar patrons with a pocketknife and making violent threats.
Trump pardons Stephen Buyer, GOP congressman convicted of insider trading
President Donald Trump has pardoned Stephen Buyer, the former Republican congressman who spent two years in prison for making illegal stock trades based on inside information.
President Donald Trump has pardoned Stephen Buyer, the former Republican congressman who spent two years in prison for making illegal stock trades based on inside information.
Sedona elder fraud thwarted by retired cop turned Uber driver
A Sedona woman in her 90s is expressing gratitude after a retired police officer driving for Uber stopped a cruel financial scam that targeted her banking information.
A Sedona woman in her 90s is expressing gratitude after a retired police officer driving for Uber stopped a cruel financial scam that targeted her banking information.
Tyco agrees to $10M settlement over PFAS contamination in Wisconsin
The manufacturer of a firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeastern Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state.
The manufacturer of a firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeastern Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state.
Twin Cities beach closures: E. coli at East Medicine Lake beach, algae warnings in Lake Nokomis
Several popular Twin Cities beaches are closed or under advisory this weekend due to detected high levels of E. coli and toxic blue-green algae.
Several popular Twin Cities beaches are closed or under advisory this weekend due to detected high levels of E. coli and toxic blue-green algae.
Minnesota woman climber dies in incident at Devil's Lake State Park
Audrie Pelosi, a Duluth native, died while rock climbing at Devil's Lake State Park on May 30.
Audrie Pelosi, a Duluth native, died while rock climbing at Devil's Lake State Park on May 30.
Wildfire danger triggers campfire ban across Boundary Waters starting June 6
Campfire restrictions are coming to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) as wildfire risk rises across northern Minnesota.
Campfire restrictions are coming to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) as wildfire risk rises across northern Minnesota.
Southern California police chase ends in K-9 officer takedown in Lynwood
The pursuit of a carjacking suspect came to a dramatic end in Lynwood on Friday afternoon.
The pursuit of a carjacking suspect came to a dramatic end in Lynwood on Friday afternoon.
Arkansas sheriff candidate who killed daughter's accused abuser to not face murder charge
A man, who is in the running to be the sheriff of an Arkansas county, will not be facing murder charges in the death of his daughter’s alleged abuser.
A man, who is in the running to be the sheriff of an Arkansas county, will not be facing murder charges in the death of his daughter’s alleged abuser.
MN fraud: Feeding Our Future suspect named on FBI's new ‘Most Wanted Fraudsters’ list
The FBI added a Minnesota man accused of participating in the massive Feeding Our Future fraud scheme to its newly unveiled "Most Wanted Fraudsters" list, and is offering up to $150,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction.
The FBI added a Minnesota man accused of participating in the massive Feeding Our Future fraud scheme to its newly unveiled "Most Wanted Fraudsters" list, and is offering up to $150,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction.
James Handy, veteran character actor, dies at 81
James Handy appeared in various television shows and movies during his career, including “Jumanji" and “Top Gun: Maverick."
James Handy appeared in various television shows and movies during his career, including “Jumanji" and “Top Gun: Maverick."
Former Marine reportedly fights off armed teen robbers in Oxon Hill
An afternoon working on a pickup truck reportedly turned into a life-or-death struggle for an Oxon Hill man Wednesday afternoon, when a group of teenagers pointed a gun at his face in an attempted robbery.
An afternoon working on a pickup truck reportedly turned into a life-or-death struggle for an Oxon Hill man Wednesday afternoon, when a group of teenagers pointed a gun at his face in an attempted robbery.
Watch: Truck-driving preacher helps thwart alleged kidnapping
A woman was out for a walk when a man came from behind, handcuffed her and forced her into a car. Her dramatic escape was caught on dashboard camera.
A woman was out for a walk when a man came from behind, handcuffed her and forced her into a car. Her dramatic escape was caught on dashboard camera.
Lino Lakes domestic assault call ends with suspect found dead, schools placed on lockdown
A domestic assault call in Lino Lakes led to a standoff and two schools being put on lockdown Thursday.
A domestic assault call in Lino Lakes led to a standoff and two schools being put on lockdown Thursday.
13 arrested in federal drug bust at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles
Local and federal agents, some in tactical gear, have made their way to Los Angeles for an active narcotic operation.
Local and federal agents, some in tactical gear, have made their way to Los Angeles for an active narcotic operation.
Karen Read sues police after acquittal in boyfriend's murder
Karen Read, the woman acquitted of killing her police officer boyfriend, is suing police and officials, alleging an "embedded culture of bigotry, misogyny, systemic failures, and institutional rot."
Karen Read, the woman acquitted of killing her police officer boyfriend, is suing police and officials, alleging an "embedded culture of bigotry, misogyny, systemic failures, and institutional rot."
North Mankato shooting: Man charged with murder in attempted drug robbery gone wrong
A man is now charged with murder in the deadly North Mankato shooting that police say stemmed from an attempted drug robbery plot that left a teen dead.
A man is now charged with murder in the deadly North Mankato shooting that police say stemmed from an attempted drug robbery plot that left a teen dead.