Blaine nonprofit disguised wages as 'grants' to staff stadiums: AG Ellison
A Blaine-based nonprofit that sent parents to work stadium concession stands in exchange for "grants" has been ordered to shut down after an investigation found it was operating as a staffing agency, not a charity.
A Blaine-based nonprofit that sent parents to work stadium concession stands in exchange for "grants" has been ordered to shut down after an investigation found it was operating as a staffing agency, not a charity.
Minnesota ban on crypto kiosks
Minnesota is banning crypto kiosks starting Aug. 1 to combat scams. Cybersecurity expert Harry Maugans explains how they work, why they're being targeted, and what the new law means.
Minnesota is banning crypto kiosks starting Aug. 1 to combat scams. Cybersecurity expert Harry Maugans explains how they work, why they're being targeted, and what the new law means.
Health alert issued for 'Curry Chicken Salad' due to listeria contamination risk
A USDA public health alert warns that a popular Curry Chicken Salad may be contaminated with listeria. Here's what consumers should know.
A USDA public health alert warns that a popular Curry Chicken Salad may be contaminated with listeria. Here's what consumers should know.
$8 a month energy bills?
A new townhome development in south Minneapolis is aiming to redefine affordable homeownership with ultra-efficient, all-electric homes expected to cost as little as $8 a month to heat, cool, and power. We're joined by Lisa Kugler and Ryan Craft to explain how Passive House construction works and why it could change the future of affordable housing in Minnesota.
A new townhome development in south Minneapolis is aiming to redefine affordable homeownership with ultra-efficient, all-electric homes expected to cost as little as $8 a month to heat, cool, and power. We're joined by Lisa Kugler and Ryan Craft to explain how Passive House construction works and why it could change the future of affordable housing in Minnesota.
Man found guilty of terrorism in stabbing of novelist Salman Rushdie
A 28-year-old man faces sentencing later this year for stabbing author Salman Rushdie on stage during a 2022 speaking engagement.
A 28-year-old man faces sentencing later this year for stabbing author Salman Rushdie on stage during a 2022 speaking engagement.
Homeowner creates 'spike strip' for children along popular bike path: Charges
A Minnesota man is charged with allegedly creating a pitfall lined with 3-inch screws along a popular path used by children to get to a nearby park in an effort to keep them off his lawn.
A Minnesota man is charged with allegedly creating a pitfall lined with 3-inch screws along a popular path used by children to get to a nearby park in an effort to keep them off his lawn.
Trump launches Freedom Haulers fast track for veterans
President Donald Trump announced the Freedom Haulers initiative, which is designed to move military veterans into commercial trucking jobs by expanding CDL waivers and training.
President Donald Trump announced the Freedom Haulers initiative, which is designed to move military veterans into commercial trucking jobs by expanding CDL waivers and training.
Trump launches Freedom Haulers fast track for veterans
President Donald Trump announced the Freedom Haulers initiative, which is designed to move military veterans into commercial trucking jobs by expanding CDL waivers and training.
President Donald Trump announced the Freedom Haulers initiative, which is designed to move military veterans into commercial trucking jobs by expanding CDL waivers and training.
Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (July 31-Aug. 2)
August is off to a fun start in the Twin Cities metro with events ranging from food truck festivals to art fairs and wrestling mania.
August is off to a fun start in the Twin Cities metro with events ranging from food truck festivals to art fairs and wrestling mania.
Newly reopened BWCAW entry points start allowing overnight trips as wildfire conditions improve
More than two weeks after closing all public access as wildfires grew, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is now welcoming back visitors with day-use and overnights in select areas where the wildfire conditions have improved.
More than two weeks after closing all public access as wildfires grew, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is now welcoming back visitors with day-use and overnights in select areas where the wildfire conditions have improved.
Mother of 4 dies after salmonella on Kenya mission trip: 'She loved others genuinely'
A Virginia mother of four who traveled to Kenya on a church-supported mission trip has died after contracting salmonella, according to her family.
A Virginia mother of four who traveled to Kenya on a church-supported mission trip has died after contracting salmonella, according to her family.
MN weather: Rain ahead Thursday evening, Friday morning
A hazy sky offering toasty temperatures on Thursday evening will lead to showers overnight that will continue throughout the day on Friday.
A hazy sky offering toasty temperatures on Thursday evening will lead to showers overnight that will continue throughout the day on Friday.
Volunteers fill backpacks with school supplies for 55,000 students
Greater Twin Cities United Way brought together volunteers at Allianz Field to fill backpacks with essential school supplies for 55,000 K-12 students.
Greater Twin Cities United Way brought together volunteers at Allianz Field to fill backpacks with essential school supplies for 55,000 K-12 students.
Florida man accused of killing mom and burning body because she ‘wanted to be cremated’
A Florida man allegedly shot and killed his mother and then set her body on fire, because she had said she wanted to be cremated, according to an arrest report.
A Florida man allegedly shot and killed his mother and then set her body on fire, because she had said she wanted to be cremated, according to an arrest report.
NASA Mars rover finds ‘honeycomb’ patterns on red planet
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has uncovered a mysterious "honeycomb" landscape unlike anything seen before on Mars. The discovery could unlock new clues about the red planet's past.
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has uncovered a mysterious "honeycomb" landscape unlike anything seen before on Mars. The discovery could unlock new clues about the red planet's past.
Man killed after portable toilet falls from truck onto interstate
A 56-year-old man was killed after his vehicle struck a portable toilet that fell from a truck traveling on Interstate 49 in Benton County, Arkansas State Police said.
A 56-year-old man was killed after his vehicle struck a portable toilet that fell from a truck traveling on Interstate 49 in Benton County, Arkansas State Police said.
Lake Street shooting leaves man with life-threatening injuries
A shooting late Wednesday evening on Lake Street in Minneapolis has put one man in the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
A shooting late Wednesday evening on Lake Street in Minneapolis has put one man in the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Over 95% of Minnesota now in some level of drought
Drought conditions have worsened across Minnesota, with most of the state experiencing some level of drought.
Drought conditions have worsened across Minnesota, with most of the state experiencing some level of drought.
Timberwolves launch new streaming service, will offer 15 free games in 2026-27
Minnesota Timberwolves fans will have a new way to watch games this season, with the team announcing a direct-to-fan streaming partnership with DAZN that will offer 15 games for free in 2026-27.
Minnesota Timberwolves fans will have a new way to watch games this season, with the team announcing a direct-to-fan streaming partnership with DAZN that will offer 15 games for free in 2026-27.
Most of Minnesota now in some level of drought
Drought conditions have worsened across Minnesota, with most of the state now experiencing some level of drought. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor was released on Thursday, showing nearly all of northern Minnesota is in severe drought. The Twin Cities metro has gone from dry to moderate drought conditions.
Drought conditions have worsened across Minnesota, with most of the state now experiencing some level of drought. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor was released on Thursday, showing nearly all of northern Minnesota is in severe drought. The Twin Cities metro has gone from dry to moderate drought conditions.