Crews recover body of missing kayaker in New Brighton, Minnesota

Officials announced Tuesday that crews recovered the body of a kayaker who went missing Sept. 19 in New Brighton, Minnesota.

St. Thomas to explore renaming buildings after discovery that namesake of Loras Hall was slave owner

The University of St. Thomas is forming a committee to research renaming practices for university buildings, spaces and programs after “concerning information” came to light recently regarding the namesake of Loras Hall, Bishop Mathias Loras.

Pedestrian killed in hit and run in Maplewood, Minnesota

Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit and run Saturday night in Maplewood, Minnesota.

Twin Cities mayors proclaim Monday as 'Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day'

Mayors for both Twin Cities are using Monday as a day to honor legendary Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Crews search for missing kayaker on Long Lake in New Brighton

A search is underway in New Brighton, Minnesota for a kayaker reported missing after falling into the water at Long Lake.

Earnest, missing therapy dog in training, found safe in St. Paul

Earnest, the therapy dog in training who was stolen from his backyard in St. Paul last week, has been found safe. 

Free laundry day at St. Paul laundromat draws long lines

On St. Paul’s east side, people lined up for hours for a basic service that many of us take for granted: Laundry.

Therapy dog in training stolen from St. Paul, Minnesota backyard

Police in St. Paul, Minnesota are asking for the public’s help in finding a therapy dog in training who was stolen out of his owners’ backyard last week. 

Minnesota State Fair bringing back its Food Parade this October with fall-inspired fair foods

If you missed out on Minnesota State Fair’s drive-thru food experience this summer, you’ll get a second chance to get your fair food fix this fall. The State Fair announced Tuesday it is bringing back its Food Parade for an encore in October. 

Police investigate fire at St. Paul home, one day after deadly shooting

Less than 24 hours after a man was killed in a shooting at the same location, police say an investigation into a fire is underway in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood.

Minnesota landmarks go teal to mark Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

You’ll likely be noticing the color teal popping up across the metro and the state for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Senate Republicans fire Minnesota commerce commissioner as Walz's emergency order is extended

Minnesota Senate Republicans fired another of Gov. Tim Walz's commissioners during a short but contentious special session Friday, after they were unable to end Walz's emergency powers over the coronavirus pandemic.

Employees at Spyhouse Coffee, Fair State Brewing vote to form unions

Employees at Minneapolis-based Spyhouse Coffee and Fair State Brewing Cooperative voted to unionize this week, joining a growing list of Twin Cities establishments that have already done so.

Businesses, nonprofits impacted by unrest encouraged to apply for SBA disaster loan

Businesses and nonprofits impacted by the civil unrest following the death of George Floyd are encouraged to apply for a disaster loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Colleges and COVID-19: St. Thomas starts semester, Winona State under quarantine

Safety concerns for slowing the spread of the coronavirus remain a top concern for university leaders as campuses across Minnesota start the new school year.