Vikings release Adam Thielen 3 months after trade brought him back
The Minnesota Vikings are waiving Adam Thielen just three months after trading two draft picks for the fan-favorite wide receiver.
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Edina police at scene of "armed robbery with shots"
Police in Edina, Minnesota, are asking the public to stay clear of a busy business district on Sunday night "due to the report of armed robbery with shots."
Minnesota's cold streak continues as December chill digs in
Minnesota's cold streak isn't going anywhere as temperatures stay below normal on Monday and throughout the week.
How much snow fell this weekend across Minnesota?
As snow gradually tapers off in Minnesota on Sunday, it's leaving behind some significant totals in parts of the state.
Trump targets Walz with slur, attacks Omar and Somali community
In an invective posted to Truth Social, Mr. Trump used a slur for people with intellectual disabilities to describe Walz.
Snow emergencies declared in Minneapolis, St. Paul
Several communities across the Twin Cities are under a snow emergency on Sunday following a Thanksgiving weekend storm that dumped several inches on parts of Minnesota.
White House releases details of Trump's MRI scan
The White House said President Trump's October MRI analyzed his cardiovascular system and abdomen.
Minnesota keeps Paul Bunyan's Axe with a 17-7 win in the snow over Wisconsin
Drake Lindsey threw a touchdown pass to Jameson Geers for the only second-half score in snow-globe conditions, and John Nestor had two interceptions and a fumble recovery for Minnesota in a 17-7 victory over Wisconsin to keep Paul Bunyan's Axe.
Lawmakers, small businesses seek to overturn hemp law
A new federal law threatens the hemp industry that Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says provides 2,700 Minnesota jobs and has generated $16 million in taxes for the state through nine months in 2025.
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Snow emergencies declared in Minneapolis, St. Paul
Several communities across the Twin Cities are under a snow emergency on Sunday following a Thanksgiving weekend storm that dumped several inches on parts of Minnesota.
How much snow fell across Minnesota this weekend?
As snow gradually tapers off in Minnesota on Sunday, it's leaving behind some significant totals in parts of the state.
Shelters brace for record numbers as brutal cold arrives
As temperatures plummet in the Twin Cities, finding a way to get inside is crucial.
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NEXT Weather: Noon report on Dec. 1, 2025
It'll be a cloudy Monday with frigid cold incoming.
Trial attorney Chris Madel announces gubernatorial run
Chris Madel, a top Minneapolis trial attorney, is starting his campaign for Minnesota governor.
Snow emergency underway in Minneapolis, St. Paul
The impound lot at Dunwoody is so crowded that some cars are being taken to an overflow lot.
Gift ideas for the "hard to buy for" person in your life
Katie Welch Len, with the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, shares some ideas.
Snow and ice leads to multiple crashes on Minnesota road over the weekend | Crash compilation
A winter snowstorm slowly moved into southern Minnesota from Friday night into early Sunday, impacting Thanksgiving weekend travel conditions. Here's a compilation of crashes, a good reminder to stay safe and go slow on the roads during snowstorms.
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Vikings release Adam Thielen 3 months after trade brought him back
The Minnesota Vikings are waiving Adam Thielen just three months after trading two draft picks for the fan-favorite wide receiver.
St. Thomas, Gopher volleyball make NCAA tournament appearance
Two Minnesota teams are dancing in the NCAA DI volleyball tournament set to start this weekend, with one making a historic debut.
Brosmer humbled in 1st QB start as Vikings' offense struggles persist
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell says his team can't play offensive football like it did Sunday and expect to win.
Seahawks blank Vikings 26-0
Seattle has shut out an opponent for the first time in more than a decade.
Edwards' unlikely 3-pointer clinches Wolves win over Celtics
Anthony Edwards scored 39 points, including an unlikely 3-pointer that sealed the game, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the Boston Celtics 119-115 on Saturday.
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How did Minnesota become the No. 1 turkey-producing state?
It is the food that is top of mind right now, but did you know more turkeys come from Minnesota than anywhere else in the country?
Why do so many places in Minnesota start with "Minne"?
Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnehaha, Minnetonka, Minnewaska, Minneota. Those are just some of the place names in "the Land of 10,000 Lakes" featuring "minne" as the first five letters.
How can gratitude enhance your life?
As we approach Thanksgiving, we wanted to do a deep dive into gratefulness, and why it makes us feel better.
What's the best way to handle the I-394/I-94 interchange?
Many commuters know the Interstate 394 and Interstate 94 interchange seems to back up almost every afternoon. And you face the choice: should you wait in the back of the line or try to get closer and swoop in?
Why do people decorate for the holidays so early?
According to the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association, 50% of their farms open before Thanksgiving, which used to be unheard of.
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Minnesota's Somali community says Trump's comments "cannot divide us"
On Sunday, members of Minnesota's Somali community spoke out against President Trump's social media post calling for an end to temporary protected status.
Vikings' Thielen distributes Thanksgiving meals to St. Paul families
Two hundred Thanksgiving meals were distributed to this community by Second Harvest Heartland and the Thielen Foundation.
Volunteers help Twin Cities nonprofit "Shoe Away Hunger"
A Minnesota nonprofit is getting a major boost this week as dozens of college students spend their morning sorting donated shoes to support families in need.
Twin Cities motorcycle community to donate 300+ Thanksgiving turkeys
For a decade and a half, Tru Breed Motorcycle Club has held Thanksgiving turkey giveaways on Minneapolis' northside
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Northern lights seen over Minnesota: Nov. 11, 2025
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
Astra the Polar Bear
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
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Attorney Chris Madel announces Minnesota gubernatorial run
Chris Madel, who made headlines as the attorney for a state trooper who faced murder charges before they were later dismissed, says he's running for Minnesota governor.
St. Thomas, Gopher volleyball make NCAA tournament appearance
Two Minnesota teams are dancing in the NCAA DI volleyball tournament set to start this weekend, with one making a historic debut.
Ice Castle construction begins at Minnesota State Fairgrounds
The Ice Castles are expected to open at the fairgrounds in early January, but organizers are already growing and harvesting ice to create a 20-foot tall fortress.
2 teens arrested after shooting during robbery in Edina, police say
Two teenage boys were arrested in connection with a shooting and robbery during a "Facebook Marketplace deal gone wrong" Sunday night, police said.
Snow emergencies declared in Minneapolis, St. Paul
Several communities across the Twin Cities are under a snow emergency on Sunday following a Thanksgiving weekend storm that dumped several inches on parts of Minnesota.
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Attorney Chris Madel announces Minnesota gubernatorial run
Chris Madel, who made headlines as the attorney for a state trooper who faced murder charges before they were later dismissed, says he's running for Minnesota governor.
How much snow fell across Minnesota this weekend?
As snow gradually tapers off in Minnesota on Sunday, it's leaving behind some significant totals in parts of the state.
Areas of southern MN could see up to 10 inches of snow by Sunday
Light and persistent snow continues to fall in Minnesota on Saturday, with the southern region expected to see the most accumulation.
55-year-old rescued after snowmobile gets stuck in swamp
St. Louis County deputies rescued a 55-year-old man Thursday afternoon after his snowmobile got stuck in a swamp.
AG Keith Ellison joins lawsuit against USDA over SNAP benefits
Attorney General Keith Ellison is joining 20 other states, plus Washington, D.C., in suing the USDA over guidance regarding SNAP benefits.
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Wisconsin's Northwoods ready to welcome winter sport lovers
Organizers at Mt. Telemark Village in Cable say there's no shortage of reasons to head north.
Wis. Supreme Court: 3-judge panels must decide redistricting cases
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ordered that a pair of three-judge panels hear two lawsuits that argue the battleground state's congressional maps must be redrawn because they unconstitutionally favor Republicans.
"Slender Man" stabber waives extradition after escape from Wisconsin group home
Slender Man stabbing defendant Morgan Geyser was captured in Chicago's south suburbs after cutting off a monitoring bracelet, leaving a group home and going missing.
How Wisconsin's Northwoods decided to make their own snow
While Wisconsin's Northwoods struggled to find winter last year, one area made its own.
Blue Cross to end SilverSneakers coverage at YMCA, Life Time
According to YMCA leadership, this impacts around 7,800 seniors who use the locations in the Twin Cities metro. Blue Cross Blue Shield said that YMCA locations in Greater Minnesota will not be impacted.
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White House releases details of Trump's MRI scan
The White House said President Trump's October MRI analyzed his cardiovascular system and abdomen.
Attorney Chris Madel announces Minnesota gubernatorial run
Chris Madel, who made headlines as the attorney for a state trooper who faced murder charges before they were later dismissed, says he's running for Minnesota governor.
Melania Trump unveils White House Christmas decorations. See the photos.
In a change this year because the East Wing was torn down, the tree that honors Gold Star families is in the Blue Room with the official White House Christmas tree.
White House confirms follow-up strike on alleged drug boat
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the commander of a September operation "worked well within his authority and the law" when ordering a follow-on strike.
Lawmakers want review of U.S. military operations in Venezuela
Lawmakers from both parties are asking Congress to review the Trump administration's military strikes on boats suspected of transporting drugs.
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"Turkey day" is all year round for Minnesotans who farm the bird
Thanksgiving is a big day for the farmers who raise the centerpiece of Americans' dinner tables on the last Thursday of November. But in Minnesota, the nation's top turkey producer, the work doesn't stop once the national holiday ends.
Linden Hills restaurant handing out meals to those in need
A family-owned Linden Hills bar and restaurant is closing its doors for Thanksgiving, but opening the kitchen for those who need it most.
Last-minute shoppers grab Thanksgiving essentials ahead of holiday
On the eve of Thanksgiving, Sentyrz Liquor & Supermarket turned into holiday headquarters for last-minute shoppers.
Study finds Minnesota is short nearly 100,000 homes
Fewer Minnesotans own homes today than just a few years ago, and experts say that underscores the state is at a crossroads for affordability and availability.
Jury awards woman $19.8M for "botched" Mayo Clinic surgery
A jury has awarded an Iowa woman a $19.8 million verdict against the Mayo Clinic and a colorectal surgeon in a lawsuit brought in Minnesota courts, according to her attorneys.
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Attorney Chris Madel announces Minnesota gubernatorial run
Chris Madel, who made headlines as the attorney for a state trooper who faced murder charges before they were later dismissed, says he's running for Minnesota governor.
Luigi Mangione returns to court for pretrial hearings in NYC
Luigi Mangione, the man charged with murdering the UnitedHealthcare CEO, is in court for hearings on which evidence will be allowed at trial.
2 teens arrested after shooting during robbery in Edina, police say
Two teenage boys were arrested in connection with a shooting and robbery during a "Facebook Marketplace deal gone wrong" Sunday night, police said.
Luigi Mangione's attorneys set to argue over what evidence should be admitted
Luigi Mangione's defense argues certain evidence should not be allowed during trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC.
1 dead, 1 in custody in St. Paul shooting, police say
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, say a man is dead and another is in custody after an overnight shooting Sunday, the city's 12th homicide of the year.
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Jury awards woman $19.8M for "botched" Mayo Clinic surgery
A jury has awarded an Iowa woman a $19.8 million verdict against the Mayo Clinic and a colorectal surgeon in a lawsuit brought in Minnesota courts, according to her attorneys.
ByHeart says all its baby formula could be tainted with botulism
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
Blue Cross to end SilverSneakers coverage at YMCA, Life Time
According to YMCA leadership, this impacts around 7,800 seniors who use the locations in the Twin Cities metro. Blue Cross Blue Shield said that YMCA locations in Greater Minnesota will not be impacted.
U of M, doctors, Fairview return to negotiating table after infighting
Health care for an estimated 1 million Minnesotans is what's at stake as leaders from the University of Minnesota attempt to reach an extended partnership agreement with Fairview Health Services.
Boy who signed Make-A-Wish contract with Wild has died, family says
On his CaringBridge page, Weston Paszkiewicz's mother said he "was surrounded by his family and passed peacefully while watching a hockey game" Tuesday night.
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Prince's childhood home sits abandoned. What will happen to it next?
The yellow childhood home of the Purple One is abandoned and in need of some TLC, despite the City of Minneapolis recently granting it landmark status.
Guns N' Roses bringing 2026 world tour to Mystic Lake Ampitheater
Legendary rock 'n roll band Guns N' Roses is hitting the road again next year and will make a stop in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Jimmy Cliff, reggae music and Jamaican cultural icon, dies at 81
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Nicholas Sparks discusses the enduring appeal of "The Notebook"
More than 20 years after its theatrical release, the movie "The Notebook" is still stealing hearts with a romance for the ages. The classic love story is now a hit Broadway musical taking the stage in St. Paul.
Chef Sean Sherman makes "Daily Show" appearance
Chef Sean Sherman, the James Beard Award-winning force behind Minneapolis' Owamni restaurant and the North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems, appeared Wednesday night on "The Daily Show" to discuss his new book, "Turtle Island."