ICE employee federally indicted in 'Operation Creep' sex sting
Alexander Steven Back, a civilian auditor for the Department of Homeland Security, is facing a federal charge after reportedly being caught in a Bloomington police sex trafficking sting. Officers reported finding an ICE identification when Back was arrested.
Stores that are open and closed on Thanksgiving this year
From Walmart to Kroger to Target, here’s a look at which major retailers are open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025.
Dozens of snakes rescued after alleged abandonment in South Carolina
Authorities in South Carolina have rescued 52 nonvenomous snakes that were found confined in boxes on a property in Jasper County.
First lady receives 2025 White House Christmas tree
First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.
Frying a turkey this Thanksgiving? Follow these safety tips
Deep-fried turkey may taste amazing – but it’s also Thanksgiving’s biggest fire hazard. Here’s how to fry safely and avoid turning dinner into a disaster.
Minnesota weather: A cloudier but still seasonably mild Monday
Expect a seasonably mild and fairly cloudy Monday ahead of rain and snow opportunities for parts of Minnesota on Tuesday.
Minnesota weather: Twin Cities breaks 120-year record with high temperature
It was a record-setting and historic Sunday if you were outside anywhere in the Twin Cities metro area.
Beef prices are close to record highs — but Americans aren’t cutting back
Beef prices continue to climb, and economist say demand is helping drive those prices even higher.
Wright County crash leaves 2 people dead, 1 woman with life-threatening injuries
A head-on crash in Rockford Township, Wright County, left two people dead and two others injured.
House Speaker Demuth addresses fraud in Minnesota, run for governor
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Dehmith spoke about her goals for the state as she runs for governor against Tim Walz, who is running for his third term.
Slender Man stabbing: Morgan Geyser found in Illinois
Authorities in Madison confirmed Morgan Geyser was taken into custody in Illinois on Sunday night, Nov. 23.
Trump ending TPS for Somalis in Minnesota: The numbers and what's next
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to visit Minneapolis following President Trump's announcement to end Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in Minnesota, which covers about 500 people.
Funeral for Amber Czech: 'She showed up for everybody she loved'
Loved ones honored the life of Amber Czech, a young welder killed in a workplace attack, during her funeral in Hutchinson, Minnesota. "In true Amber fashion, we're keeping her favorite standard in mind: ‘If you’re not gonna do it right, don't do it at all.' So, Amber, we promise, we've double-checked our settings, we're well-grounded, and we're burning it in with a steady hand."
Middle-income Americans pessimistic about their financial future amid persistent inflation, analysis shows
A new report report found that middle-income Americans are suffering from an "inflation hangover" after several years of price hikes.
St. Paul cave rescue: Man injured after falling 25 feet
Two young men were rescued after entering a restricted cave area in Crosby Farm Regional Park, with one of them being injured after falling about 25 feet.
Jellybean Johnson, Minneapolis music legend, dies at 69
Jellybean Johnson, a Minneapolis music legend, is dead at 69 years old.
Shooting at North Carolina Christmas tree lighting leaves 4 people wounded
The remainder of the event was canceled after the shooting.
North Carolina driver says bald eagle dropped cat through her windshield: 'You may not believe me'
'I just had a bald eagle drop a cat through my windshield,' the driver told a dispatcher.
Trump calls Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation 'great news'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign from Congress early next year, a decision that stunned political observers and drew swift reaction from President Donald Trump.



















