Minnesota's Medicaid Freeze Won't Thaw Anytime Soon

About $350 million in Medicaid for Minnesota has been deferred so far.

Memorial Day 2026 Grocery, Hardware Store Hours: What’s Open In MN

Memorial Day Weekend is one of the biggest shopping events of the year.

DNR Identifies 'People Of Interest' In 1,600-Acre MN Wildfire, Seeks Camera Footage

Officials are asking people near Flanders Lake to check trail cameras, Ring doorbells, and other possible sources of information.

Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth's Daughter Criticizes Her Handling Of Gun Control Bill

The bill, which already passed in the Senate, would ban semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines.

Dozens Of Structures Burn As Walz Mobilizes National Guard For MN Wildfires

Dozens of structures burned near Two Harbors as fast-moving wildfires threatened communities in northern Minnesota.

Air Quality Alert Issued For Parts Of Minnesota: What To Know

The alert is in effect until Friday night as strong winds send dust into the air across parts of Minnesota.

Visitors Travel For Miles To See Carley State Park's Wildflowers

Each spring, Carley State Park, one of the smallest in the state, draws thousands of flower-seeking visitors.

Republican-Led Minnesota House Fraud Prevention Committee Releases Final Report

Federal agents have been looking for evidence of fraud and raiding autism and daycare centers in the state.

Minnesota Volunteers Removed 35,000 Bags Of Trash From Highways

More than 1,000 highway sections across Minnesota are still waiting for someone to claim them.

This MN City Ranked Among Best For Gen Z Grads

Redfin and Glassdoor partnered to rank the best big, medium and small U.S. metro areas for college graduates.

Jason Collins, First Openly Gay NBA Player And A Former Timberwolf, Dead At 47

His death came after a monthslong battle with an aggressive brain tumor.

Anoka's Social District Is Getting Ready For Another Busy Summer

Downtown Anoka was the birthplace of Minnesota's first social district.

Minneapolis, St. Paul Businesses Benefit From Playoff Boost

Jason Leslin has worked in the kitchen of Lyon's Pub for 13 years, and he says playoff home game days are something special.

Amy Klobuchar Works To Distinguish Herself From Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz In Race To Become His Successor

Klobuchar says she is not coasting on her prior success.

MN Senate Passes Bill Reining In Homeowners’ Associations

Homeowners in Minnesota have faced massive charges from their HOAs for questionable construction projects.

U.S. Health Officials Monitoring Hantavirus Cruise Passengers: What To Know In MN

The virus, which can be spread by inhaling contaminated rodent droppings, isn't easily transmitted between people, health officials said.

Hottest U.S. Gas Prices In Years Leave Drivers Feeling Burned

The surging cost of filling up her car is taking a toll on Melissa Miles' finances — and her classroom attendance.

Salmonella Recall Of Frozen Pizza At Walmart, Aldi: What MN Shoppers Should Know

The recall stemmed from ingredients formulated with dry milk powder that may have been contaminated with salmonella, officials said.

Lawncare Businesses Forced To Embrace Fuel Surcharges As Iran War Keeps Gas Prices Climbing

Gas prices in the Twin Cities can be up to $4.20 a gallon these days, and it's happening as Minnesota is revving up for summer.

New York Gov. Hochul Warns Against Redeploying ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good In Minneapolis Without Review

The letter says the Trump administration has claimed Ross had previous violent interactions with the public.

Empty Lot, Shuttered Business Among 22 Sites Targeted In Twin Cities Fraud Raid

It's unclear what federal investigators actually found in fraud raids on sites conducted in the Twin Cities Metropolitan area.

Major Chocolate Brand Issues Salmonella Recall: What MN Consumers Should Know

Several products may be contaminated with salmonella.

MN Bistro Owner Accused Of Wrongfully Getting $51K In SNAP Benefits

Investigators said Christine Mary Conrad underreported her income while wrongfully receiving more than $51,000 in SNAP benefits.

Months After Operation Metro Surge, Federal Agents Return To Minneapolis To Target Daycares For Suspected Fraud

No one was arrested in the raids — a stark contrast from last winter's immigration crackdown during Operation Metro Surge.

St. Cloud Diocese To Merge 131 Parishes Into 48 In Central Minnesota

The St. Cloud Diocese says priest shortages and declining attendance are driving a sweeping parish reorganization.

Singing Protesters Speak Out Against Lifting Of Mining Ban Near Boundary Waters

The U.S. Senate recently voted to open up 225,000 acres of land to copper sulfide mining near the Boundary Waters.

Researchers Say Remote Lake Superior Island's Wolves Are Thriving As Packs Prey On Moose

Wolves likely killed almost a quarter of the moose population over the last year, scientists estimated.

Duluth Fentanyl Ring Leader Sentenced To 174 Months In Federal Prison

Federal prosecutors said Ezell Lucas was the last of seven defendants sentenced in a Duluth trafficking case.

Timberwolves, Wild Playoff Games Give Twin Cities Businesses A Boost

Excitement was everywhere Thursday with jerseys on every corner and businesses filling up as the Timberwolves took on the Denver Nuggets.

For 50 Years, This Faribault Man Has Served His Community As An EMT

Steve Nesseth, an EMT for North Memorial Health Ambulance in Faribault, started working in emergency services at just 22 years old.

Minnesota DNR Expands Red Flag Warning As Fire Risk Grows In 27 More Counties

The warning was extended Wednesday as the DNR urged residents not to burn and to avoid spark-causing activity.

ER Visits For Tick Bites At Highest Level In A Decade: What To Know In MN

CDC data shows Midwest ER visits for tick bites rising. Experts warn this year's tick season is starting early and may be worse than usual.

This Iconic Mall Retailer Quietly Closing Dozens Of Stores: See MN Locations

The brand appears to be pivoting away from its legacy as a mall mainstay.

Minneapolis City Leaders Set To Give Update On Safety Efforts In Uptown

Officials say efforts to increase safety in the area have been ongoing since December, when dedicated police patrols were introduced.

Some Minnesota Farmers Skipping Planting Season Amid Rising Fuel And Fertilizer Costs

Planting is underway and spring conditions have been good across much of Minnesota.

Minnesota Mourns, Honors Prince, 10 Years After Superstar's Death

The Minnesota superstar died at his Paisley Park home in Chanhassen 10 years ago on Tuesday.

Duluth Jury Convicts Man In Fatal Crash Near Fortune Bay Casino

Eric Peterson was convicted in Duluth in the death of Amanda Boshey on the Bois Forte Indian Reservation.

Teen Driving SUV In Stearns County Crash That Killed His Mother, Injured Family

Authorities say the SUV entered a stop-controlled intersection before colliding with a pickup. Multiple family members were injured.

U.S. Senate Votes 50-49 To Allow Mining Near Boundary Waters

The vote opens the door to mining near the Boundary Waters, one of the nation’s most visited wilderness areas.

Eden Prairie Woman Paralyzed After Being Hit By Car While Competing In Florida Triathlon

"Whenever I'm at school or going to the gym myself or meeting new people, I'm like, 'Ok, what would mom do?'" Whitton's daughter said.