Milk Crate Challenge is fun, but risky

A new social media challenge, "the milk crate challenge," has gone viral, and depending on how daring you are, the danger can be high or low.

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts remembered by Twin Cities music scene

Following the news of the death of legendary Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, members of the Twin Cities music scene are sharing their memories of the rock icon.

Rain brings relief, but doesn’t cure Minnesota drought

Recent storms brought much-needed rain to drought-stricken Minnesota, which is making a noticeable difference in some places.

MN GOP donor Lazzaro to be detained until trial

A federal court judge on Tuesday ordered major Republican donor Tony Lazzaro to remain in jail until his trial on five counts of sex trafficking minors.

Hennepin County Sheriff adds patrols at U of M in effort to reduce crime

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is increasing patrols at the University of Minnesota in the hopes of stopping crime in the area.

Tony Lazzaro requests release with Truman Show-level monitoring

Tony Lazzaro, the Minneapolis-based GOP donor who is facing charges for sex trafficking of minors, is asking a federal judge for his release on bond with video and location monitoring he compared to the "Truman Show."

Minneapolis Public Schools asks parents to drive kids to school amid bus driver shortage

Minneapolis Public Schools is encouraging families who are able to transport students to school on their own as the school district faces a shortage of bus drivers. 

Charges: Man arrested for murder after sexual assault victim reports blood on carpet

A Minneapolis man has been charged in connection to a woman's death after another woman, who was reporting her own sexual assault by the suspect, reported him and told police about blood he tried to clean off his carpet.

Man fatally shot in car in Minneapolis' North Loop neighborhood

A man was found dead in a car after suffering a gunshot wound early Sunday morning in Minneapolis' North Loop neighborhood.

Comedian brings sober stand-up tour focused on recovery to Minneapolis

The sober stand-up comedy tour is making a stop this weekend in Minneapolis. The show comes as the rate of substance abuse in the United States. is on the rise.

Woman killed in hit-and-run in Minneapolis

Police are investigating after a woman was killed in a hit-and-run early Saturday morning in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis City Council overrides veto to finalize ballot language on policing changes

The Minneapolis City Council voted Friday evening to override a second veto by the mayor's office over language for the November ballot that will be used as citizens debate replacing the police department in the city charter.

Minneapolis City Council overrides veto to finalize ballot language on policing changes
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The Minneapolis City Council voted Friday evening to override a second veto by the mayor's office over language for the November ballot that will be used as citizens debate replacing the police department in the city charter.

Minneapolis Police: Family believes missing man may be in danger

The Minneapolis Police Department is asking for the public's help to find a man who his family believes may be in danger.