Father, son accused of kidnapping US Forest Service workers near Mt. Shasta
A father and son face federal charges after allegedly kidnapping two U.S. Forest Service employees near Mt. Shasta and holding them hostage for nearly 15 hours before surrendering to law enforcement.
A father and son face federal charges after allegedly kidnapping two U.S. Forest Service employees near Mt. Shasta and holding them hostage for nearly 15 hours before surrendering to law enforcement.
Design Minnesota’s next state park license plate
Minnesota is looking for a new state parks and trails license plate, and this time the public gets to help design it. Sara Berhow from the DNR joins us to explain this year’s North Shore theme, what makes a winning design, and how your artwork could end up on vehicles across the state.
Minnesota is looking for a new state parks and trails license plate, and this time the public gets to help design it. Sara Berhow from the DNR joins us to explain this year’s North Shore theme, what makes a winning design, and how your artwork could end up on vehicles across the state.
Lake Minnetonka Wakesurf Open
The Lake Minnetonka Wakesurf Open is back this weekend, bringing top riders, live music, food, and family fun to Cook’s Bay as part of the Spirit of the Lakes Festival. World champion wakesurfer Tyler Stewart joins us to preview the competition, explain why Minnesota has become a wakesurfing hotspot, and share what spectators can expect on and off the water. PHOTO CREDIT: WC STUDIOS
The Lake Minnetonka Wakesurf Open is back this weekend, bringing top riders, live music, food, and family fun to Cook’s Bay as part of the Spirit of the Lakes Festival. World champion wakesurfer Tyler Stewart joins us to preview the competition, explain why Minnesota has become a wakesurfing hotspot, and share what spectators can expect on and off the water. PHOTO CREDIT: WC STUDIOS
What will it take for the northern Minnesota wildfires to end?
A Minnesota incident meteorologist is warning Minnesotans not to let their guard down as wildfires continue to threaten the northern part of the state, despite a recent burst of rain granting a temporary reprieve.
A Minnesota incident meteorologist is warning Minnesotans not to let their guard down as wildfires continue to threaten the northern part of the state, despite a recent burst of rain granting a temporary reprieve.
MN wildfires: Full news conference in Ely
Authorities in Minnesota gave an update on the wildfires that are burning in the northern part of the state and warned that the fires will likely last until there is a significant shift in the weather.
Authorities in Minnesota gave an update on the wildfires that are burning in the northern part of the state and warned that the fires will likely last until there is a significant shift in the weather.
New election integrity documents
Political analyst Blois Olson joins us to discuss President Trump’s speech and newly released election integrity documents. We break down what was announced and what it could mean.
Political analyst Blois Olson joins us to discuss President Trump’s speech and newly released election integrity documents. We break down what was announced and what it could mean.
Aquatennial is back!
The Minneapolis Aquatennial is back for another summer of parades, fireworks, and community celebrations. We're joined by Aquatennial Commodore Marie Carrell to talk about what's new this year, longtime traditions, and what visitors can expect.
The Minneapolis Aquatennial is back for another summer of parades, fireworks, and community celebrations. We're joined by Aquatennial Commodore Marie Carrell to talk about what's new this year, longtime traditions, and what visitors can expect.
St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay shares wildfire update
Wildfires in northern Minnesota continue to burn, and St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay has details on the efforts to contain the flames.
Wildfires in northern Minnesota continue to burn, and St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay has details on the efforts to contain the flames.
MN wildfires: 'Weather started this, weather can end this'
State officials are addressing what it would take for the wildfires in northern Minnesota to end, pointing out that it will take a significant pattern change in the current weather.
State officials are addressing what it would take for the wildfires in northern Minnesota to end, pointing out that it will take a significant pattern change in the current weather.
MN wildfires: DNR praises interagency coordination
A spokesperson for the Minnesota DNR expressed his gratitude for the state and federal agencies that are working together to battle the wildfires in northern Minnesota.
A spokesperson for the Minnesota DNR expressed his gratitude for the state and federal agencies that are working together to battle the wildfires in northern Minnesota.
MN wildfires: Officials warn 'Fuel conditions are extremely dry'
Authorities are highlighting the challenges encountered by crews as they work to contain the wildfires in northern Minnesota.
Authorities are highlighting the challenges encountered by crews as they work to contain the wildfires in northern Minnesota.
MN wildfires: State officials discuss strategy to protect assets
State officials are discussing the strategy to protect assets in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
State officials are discussing the strategy to protect assets in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Lead poisoning risk leads to recall of cup in retro syle lunch boxes
A popular collector's item is being recalled after federal safety officials discovered a hidden health hazard.
A popular collector's item is being recalled after federal safety officials discovered a hidden health hazard.
Brooklyn Park police ask for public's help in finding assault suspect
Brooklyn Park police are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect who they say broke into a woman's home and sexually assaulted her at gunpoint.
Brooklyn Park police are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect who they say broke into a woman's home and sexually assaulted her at gunpoint.
Kentucky family awarded record settlement against gun dealer
A ghost gun organization has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to a Kentucky family after the death of a teenager who bought a pistol-building kit online from the company.
A ghost gun organization has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to a Kentucky family after the death of a teenager who bought a pistol-building kit online from the company.
Family of death row inmate blames doctor in botched execution
The family of a Tennessee death row inmate, whose execution was halted because of problems inserting an IV, has filed a complaint, accusing the doctor of violating ethics after the failed execution in May.
The family of a Tennessee death row inmate, whose execution was halted because of problems inserting an IV, has filed a complaint, accusing the doctor of violating ethics after the failed execution in May.
MN weather: Wildfires continue Friday afternoon, air quality improves
Weather forecast update for Friday, July 17, 2026.
Weather forecast update for Friday, July 17, 2026.
Minnesota air quality: MPCA issues alert through Monday, warns of hazardous conditions
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued another air quality alert Friday, warning that wildfire smoke could bring hazardous air quality to parts of Minnesota through Monday.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued another air quality alert Friday, warning that wildfire smoke could bring hazardous air quality to parts of Minnesota through Monday.
College student's fatal canoe trip takes turn after lone survivor is arrested months later
The lone survivor of a late-night canoe trip that left a 20-year-old college student dead is now facing criminal charges.
The lone survivor of a late-night canoe trip that left a 20-year-old college student dead is now facing criminal charges.
MN weather: Friday forecast update
Weather forecast update for Friday, July 17, 2026.
Weather forecast update for Friday, July 17, 2026.