Metro Transit settles lawsuit with skateboarder for state max

Metro Transit will pay $500,000 to a skateboarder who was run over by a bus in a south Minneapolis intersection, according to his attorney. The half-million settlement is the maximum allowed on liability claims against governmental entities under state law.

UCare health insurer shutting down: What we know
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UCare will shut down in 2026 and Medica will take control of its existing health plans in the Medicaid, family and individual markets. UCare was created more than 40 years ago primarily to offer health care coverage to low-income policyholders relying on Medicaid, but has recently struggled to navigate rising healthcare costs.

UCare shutting down, Medica taking over healthcare plans

UCare will shut down in 2026 and Medica will take control of its existing health plans in the Medicaid, family and individual markets. UCare was created more than 40 years ago primarily to offer health care coverage to low-income policyholders relying on Medicaid, but has recently struggled to navigate rising healthcare costs.

Champlin man drowns saving dog stuck on ice during North Dakota hunting trip

A Minnesota man tragically drowned while trying to rescue a dog in the Eszlinger Waterfowl Production Area in North Dakota last week, according to the McIntosh County Sheriff's Office.

Rep. Feist won't seek reelection in 2026, will pivot back to immigration work

Rep. Sandra Feist, a third-term representative and immigration attorney, has announced she will retire from the Minnesota House at the end of her current term.

Sen. Cwodzinski announces retirement, won't seek reelection in 2026

Sen. Steve Cwodzinski will not seek reelection in 2026, and has announced his retirement after nearly a decade in the Minnesota Senate.

Sen. Draheim isn't seeking reelection, citing belief in term limits

Minnesota State Sen. Rich Draheim announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, citing a belief in term limits and a desire for fresh voices in the legislature.

MN weather: Seasonable ahead of a rain/snow mix for some Monday night

Monday will be fairly cloudy, quiet and seasonable before rain moves into southern Minnesota later in the day, with a changeover to a snowy mix likely Monday night.

Cass County sheriff’s deputy shot in Walker incident, suspect dead

Authorities say a Cass County sheriff’s deputy had to be airlifted to a hospital Sunday night after an officer-involved shooting in Walker, and the suspect is dead.

Minnesota total proposed 2026 property tax levies may go up nearly $1 billion

Truth-in-taxation notices are hitting mailboxes across Minnesota this month. The Minnesota Department of Revenue released preliminary data that shows up to 6.9% increase in property tax levies.

10 years since Jamar Clark was fatally shot by Minneapolis police
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It's been 10 years since Jamar Clark was fatally shot by Minneapolis police officers. His family continues to seek justice. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has the story.