Any Minnesotan can get a COVID-19 test at these 6 locations this weekend
The State of Minnesota is offering free COVID-19 testing over Memorial Day weekend at six National Guard Armory locations across the state for Minnesotans who need or want to be tested for the coronavirus.
Coronavirus in Minnesota: Here's what is canceled, postponed or closed this summer
The COVID-19 pandemic closed public spaces and postponed or canceled many large gatherings and events in the Twin Cities this spring, but it is now starting to affect summer activities as well.
WWE SmackDown star Otis spent early years of wrestling career in Minnesota
WWE SmackDown superstar Otis is a fast rising star in the industry and he’s also a man with strong Minnesota ties.
Duluth police officer helps mama bear and cubs cross busy street
Police officers are there to help all those in need - both humans and bears alike.
Coast Guard rescues family, dog from boat taking on water near Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a family and their dog from a boat that was taking on water near the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge on Monday.
Pilot makes emergency landing on road near Duluth, Minnesota
A pilot made an emergency landing on a road near Duluth, Minnesota Tuesday afternoon after his plane’s engine stalled mid-air.
'Beacon of Hope': Split Rock Lighthouse lights beacon in show of support during pandemic
The Split Rock Lighthouse in northern Minnesota lit its beacon on Friday to show support for those on the frontlines of the coronavirus fight.
Authorities investigating 3 possible arson fires in one night in Duluth, Minnesota
Authorities are investigating three fires that took place within a span of hours in Duluth, Minnesota as possible arson.
Grandma's Marathon canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
The 2020 Grandma's Marathon has officially been canceled due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Popular North Shore hiking trail advises hikers to 'hike in place' amid COVID-19 pandemic
One of Minnesota’s most popular hiking trails is advising would-be hikers to “hike in place” amid the COVID-19 pandemic to avoid spread the virus in the small communities on the state’s North Shore.
Minnesota distilleries producing, giving away house-made hand sanitizer
After their taprooms were forced to close earlier this week due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several distilleries in Minnesota have now pivoted to using their supplies to make hand sanitizer for their employees and their local communities.
Man admits to using meth before allegedly shooting at random driver on rural St. Louis County road
Authorities are investigating after a driver appears to have randomly started shooting at another driver in rural St. Louis County, Minnesota early Monday morning.
Officials: Software issue to blame for false alarm evacuation alert in northern Minnesota
Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management reviewed the incident and determined a software issue is to blame for the false alarm evacuation message.
False evacuation alert sent to some residents in northern Minnesota Wednesday morning, officials say
The state Homeland Security and Emergency Management division mistakenly sent a false evacuation alert to the residents in several northern Minnesota communities Wednesday morning.
MPCA scrutinized over handling of proposed PolyMet mine
The next legal challenge for a controversial mining project in northern Minnesota is underway.
Union approves deal, ends plow driver strike in St. Louis County, Minnesota
Snow plow drivers in St. Louis County say they have reached a deal with the county, possibly ending their 7-day strike.
Minnesota continues long tradition of MLK Day celebrations with renewed calls for justice
From the workplace to the streets, Minnesotans gathered to renew a call for civil rights justice at various Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations across the state.
St. Louis County snowplow drivers go on strike Wednesday as storm looms
Snowplow drivers in St. Louis County went on strike Wednesday morning just as the area expects to receive several inches of snow.
Beltrami County becomes first in Minnesota to vote against refugee resettlement
Beltrami County voted against refugee resettlement on the same day Hennepin County voted for it and St. Louis County kicked the can down the road.
Duluth woman paralyzed by driver impaired from huffing sues aerosol cleaner manufacturer 3M
A Duluth woman is trying to stop others from being injured or killed from huffing after she was left paralyzed from a crash in which the impaired driver had inhaled an aerosol keyboard cleaner.