Animal Humane Society takes in 23 Beagles rescued from breeding facility for animal testing
Twenty-three Beagles removed from a facility that breeds dogs for animal testing arrived at the Animal Humane Society Saturday and will be ready for adoption this week.
Several rallies take place across Twin Cities
Several groups displayed their support and frustration with the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Protestors march from U of M to downtown demanding reproductive rights
Students for a Democratic Society, in coordination with other community groups, held a demonstration Friday on the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota, outside the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, then marched followed down Washington Avenue to the Hennepin County Courthouse.
Celebration highlights 40 years of Black music
The Minnesota Black Music Awards will take place this Saturday and Sunday, celebrating the best Black artists in Twin Cities history.
What will happen to Midwest abortion rights after Supreme Court decision
Women will retain their legal right to an abortion in Minnesota even though the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, clearing the path for an increasing number of out-of-state women to seek abortions here and raising the stakes for November's midterm election.
Pride returns to Loring Park in Minneapolis
Marking the 50th anniversary of the celebration of equal rights, Pride returns to Loring Park in Minneapolis this weekend.
Hot, dry weather causes low water levels on Prior Lake
With temperatures rising, lake levels haven't impacted operations at Charlie's on Prior in Prior Lake so far, but dock crews are still checking the water daily - worrying what might happen if it keeps getting lower.
Federal court blocks FDA ban on Juul allowing company to sell e-cigarettes
A federal court has put a temporary hold on the government's order for Juul to stop selling its electronic cigarettes.
Minnesota Aurora FC rolling into playoffs
Undefeated during its inaugural season, the Minnesota Aurora FC have their eyes on the playoffs and possibly a championship.
Supreme Court decision has immediate effect in neighboring Wisconsin
A law in Wisconsin from 1849 banning abortions that had been overruled in the Roe v. Wade decision will now take effect again, causing an immediate ripple effect.
After mass layoffs, Netflix to add cheaper ad-supported tier to streaming service
In the first quarter of 2022, Netflix reported a loss of 200,000 subscribers, its first decline in over a decade.
Minnesota abortion rights supporters speak after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Supporters of abortion rights in Minnesota spoke about what's next in Minnesota after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Maddie Freese catches massive carp with her bare hands
The Freese family from St. Michael are avid fishers who often go out on a lake twice a week during the summer. Mike Freese has taught his 11-year-old daughter Maddie Freese what he knows about the craft, and she catches more than her fair share, but on Tuesday, she snagged a big carp in a way that neither she nor her family had ever seen before.
Twin Cities hosts Amerivespa, the largest scooter rally in North America
After being canceled for the last couple of years due to the pandemic, about 500 scooter enthusiasts are in the Twin Cities this weekend for Amerivespa, the largest scooter rally in North America.
Returns of adopted pets increasing in post-pandemic
At Secondhand Hounds, between January and April of this year, surrenders have jumped 35% compared to the same time last year - the result of people deciding their pandemic pets weren't for them.
Gun control legislation
Supreme court strikes down New York gun law. Senate passes Bipartisan gun control Bill.
Minnesotans celebrate scooters as gas prices rise
With a rise in gas prices many Minnesotans are looking for alternative modes of transportation.
Senate approves landmark bipartisan gun violence bill, clearing way for expected House passage
The vote late Thursday clears the way for expected House passage Friday of what will be Congress’ most far-reaching response in decades to the nation’s run of brutal mass shootings.
Alano Society seeking help of its own after eight decades hosting AA meetings
For eight decades the Alano Society of Minneapolis has helped people find recovery. Now in need of repairs with enrollment down, it's hoping for the community to lend a hand of its own.
‘Flamingo Challenge’: Balancing on one leg may determine increased risk of death, study finds
Dubbed the “Flamingo Challenge,” a team of researchers wanted to find out whether a balance test might be a reliable indicator of a person’s risk of mortality.