Eli Hart murder investigation: Police drove mom home before finding 6-year-old's body in trunk
After being stopped by Orono police last Friday, Julissa Thaler said the blood on her face and hands was from her menstruation and the tissue in her car was deer meat. Police released her from the scene and drove her home, later finding the body of her 6-year-old son, Eli Hart, in the trunk of her car.
Netflix explores livestreaming with plans to launch unscripted content, events
While the streaming company is currently in the early stages of development, its efforts are concentrated on unscripted content and live events.
Texas school shooting: NRA speakers call for better school security, mental health approach
One by one, speakers took the stage at the National Rifle Association’s annual convention and denounced the massacre of 19 students and two teachers at an elementary school across the state. And one by one, they insisted that changing U.S. gun laws or further restricting access to firearms was not the answer.
Search for missing 15-year-old in Mendota Heights
Police in Mendota Heights, Minnesota are searching the area of the Dodge Nature Center for a missing 15-year-old boy with health issues. A helicopter, ATVs, drone, K9 and foot patrols have been deployed to assist in the search.
Gov. Abbott says he was ‘misled' about response to Texas school shooting
Authorities say officers waited in the hallway of a Texas elementary school for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront a gunman.
Robbinsdale City Council member charged with drunken driving resigns
Robbinsdale City Council member Tyler Kline, who was charged with leading police on a wrong-way chase while drunk, officially resigned his position Friday.
Surveillance shows drop in COVID viral load in Twin Cities sewage
Wastewater surveillance shows there has been a drop in the viral load of COVID-19 in Twin Cities sewage, suggesting COVID-19 cases will begin trending lower.
Man charged in wrong-way crash on Hwy. 169 that killed 1, injured 2
A 34-year-old man has been charged, accused of driving the wrong way down Highway 169 and hitting an SUV, killing a teenager and injuring two women.
Housekeepers struggle as US hotels ditch daily room cleaning
Many hotels across the United States have done away with daily housekeeping service, making what was already one of the toughest jobs in the hospitality industry even more grueling.
Classes canceled at Richfield High School after threat
Threats have been made at several Minnesota schools this week but all were found not to be credible.
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Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick cancels NRA convention appearance
"While a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and an NRA member, I would not want my appearance today to bring any additional pain or grief to the families and all those suffering in Uvalde,” Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick said in a statement.
Memorial Day: The origin of America's commemoration of fallen troops
Memorial Day is more than just a three-day weekend. It’s the day Americans commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces.
Bipartisan group of senators talk expanded gun background checks, red flag laws
Here’s a look at the gun control proposals under consideration — and others that are not — following the Uvalde, Texas, elementary school shooting.
Patricia Krenwinkel: Parole recommended for Charles Manson follower
Patricia Krenwinkel, now 74, was previously denied parole 14 times after the slayings of pregnant actor Sharon Tate and four other people in 1969.
Southwest Minneapolis community gives back to neighborhood restaurant
As the business struggles to find workers, one community in Minneapolis is helping make sure their neighborhood restaurant can keep its doors open.
Residents air frustrations to city leaders following massive water main break
It’s day six of clean-up for residents in St. Louis Park after a 65-year-old water main burst on Saturday, causing more than a million gallons of sewage water to spew into nearly 60 homes off Minnetonka Boulevard.
Minneapolis neighbors volunteer to staff restaurant struggling to find workers
As the country continues to deal with low labor participation rates, one community in Minneapolis is helping make sure the owner of their favorite restaurant can keep its doors open.
Residents air frustrations to city leaders following massive water main break
It’s day six of clean-up for residents in St. Louis Park after a 65-year-old water main burst on Saturday, causing more than a million gallons of sewage water to spew into nearly 60 homes off Minnetonka Boulevard.
Town ball brings the community together in Veseli
Town ball plays a vital part in Minnesota community building across the state. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the small town of Veseli south of the Twin Cities.