NWS confirms tornadoes touched down in 3 Minnesota counties
There were several reports of tornadoes on Thursday in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, including one picked up on traffic cameras just off Interstate 94 in Baldwin.
U of M to open public safety center in Dinkytown
A first-of-its-kind change is coming right next door to the University of Minnesota in hopes of making the area a safer place to be.
Minneapolis cat reunited with family days after she was stolen
Silverton, the 20-year-old cat who was taken from outside a Minneapolis home on Friday, will be reunited with her family on Wednesday evening.
Gus Macker tournament returns to Minnesota
The Gus Macker Tournament, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament that travels across the country is back in Minnesota for the first time since 2019.
Experts warn of A.I. usage leading up to the election
What a director for the Center of Applied Artificial Intelligence and professor at the University of St. Thomas has to say about the role generative AI may play in politics as the 2024 presidential election looms.
With State Fair 1 week out, a refresh on parking, pricing and more
There is a lot that's new out at the fairgrounds this year. But there's also lots to get done before the gates open next week.
St. Paul's $750-million street overhaul close to starting
Nearly 45 miles of street-improvement projects will soon get underway in St. Paul. It's all part of the city's "Common Cent" strategy.
Minnesotans cast their votes in 2024 primary, get in "election mode" for November
It's primary day in Minnesota and voters have until 8 p.m. to cast their ballot.
U.S. Army Reserves tour wastewater treatment plant
Dozens of soldiers from the United States Army Reserve spent Saturday morning touring a part of everyday life that is essential, but rarely seen.
Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, JD Vance campaigning Wednesday in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
With just 90 days until Election Day, the battleground state of Wisconsin hosted dueling presidential campaign events on Wednesday about an hour and a half east of the Twin Cities.
Why Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her VP
In the last two years with total Democratic control at the state capitol, he's signed into law many progressive wins: codifying abortion rights, paid family leave, universal free breakfast and lunch for kids in school and long-sought gun restrictions.
As Measles cases climb, experts urge shots before schools return
Measles cases continue to climb in Minnesota. Health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated before returning to the classroom this fall.
"100-year investment": Habitat For Humanity project to reshape St. Paul's east side
In just under two months, more than 4,000 volunteers will work to transform a portion of St. Paul's east side, creating a new neighborhood in the process.
Nicolae Miu, found guilty in Apple River stabbing trial, sentenced to 20 years
Nicolae Miu, the 54-year-old man who stabbed multiple people on the Apple River in 2022 and was convicted of homicide and other charges, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Wednesday.
"Taking every precaution": Cows screened ahead of county fairs as H5N1 spreads
As documented cases of bird flu continue to grow in Minnesota, at least nine cow herds have also seen outbreaks — including in Benton County.