Stillwater's Harvest Fest brings in 2,500-pound pumpkin
Thousands of people are making an autumnal pilgrimage to the St. Croix River this weekend for a festival known for attracting massive crowds and equally massive gourds.
"Absolute horror": 12-year-old Elk River girl hit by car outside school
It was supposed to be a typical Wednesday morning for 12-year-old Ellie Anderson. Take the bus to school, meet up with a friend across the street, then head in for class. Except just before 8 a.m. Oct. 4, her life was changed in an instant.
Bombarding of rain continues in Twin Cities – How did we go from so dry to so wet?
The quick shift in the forecast has some residents scratching their heads on what to do and how to create fall fun.
"Little Free Reviveries" now offering free emergency Narcan doses
Employees plan to check the site's stock at least weekly, reloading supplies as needed. Eventually, the company hopes to expand the project throughout Minneapolis, asking for donations to make that hope a possibility.
GOP lawmakers hear from teachers, law enforcement in hopes of changing SRO law
While we're still four months away from the start of the 2024 legislative session, Republican lawmakers are getting a head start in talking about a potential fix for what has proven to be one of the most controversial laws passed in the last one.
Afton Alps kicks off 60th anniversary with weekend swap and sale
With each passing day, it is almost time — the first sign of frost. It's what Afton Alps Skier Service Manager Justin Folger calls "unofficial winter kickoff."
Hardware stores, homeowners make preps as temps drop
As the first frost advisories for portions of Minnesota go out this weekend, homeowners and business owners alike in the Twin Cities are preparing for what's to come.
Tubman Center raising awareness, funds during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Tubman is looking to raise over $8 million in the Great Dreams campaign, which looks to offer capital improvements at Tubman's east location in Maplewood, while expanding services the organization is able to offer.
Twins fans gearing up (literally) for postseason run
Minnesota Twins fans are preparing to do something they haven't been able to since the early 2000s – cheer on their team in another round of the postseason.
Kle Swee sentenced to 25+ years for killing hockey coach Michael Brasel
The teenager who shot and killed a beloved St. Paul hockey coach will now spend the next 25-and-a-half years in prison.
"In this together": Apple Valley asks residents to cut back on water usage by 50%
The city is asking residents to cut "non-essential" water use by 50%, suggesting cutting out lawn watering for the winter, winterizing irrigation systems, and monitoring water use inside the house.
First red flag warning since 2007 called for Twin Cities Marathon
For the first time since the Twin Cities Marathon saw an event record of 82 degrees in 2007, the race is expected run under red flag conditions.
Community groups stepping up to help Minnesotans apply for driver's licenses under new law
Minnesota state officials are working with community partners to help undocumented immigrants looking to get driver's licenses under a new state law.
Did you say "We needed this rain"? You were right, and its impacts aren't over
The Twin Cities' multi-day rainstorm brought much-needed relief to this year's ongoing drought. In some locations of the west metro, cities saw as much rain in three days as they saw in the three previous months.
Valleyfair's Tricks and Treats weekends return in celebration of all things spooky and fall
The Twin Cities' home theme park is transformed and ready to welcome guests during its final fall push.