Historic drought has Twin Cities growers and gardeners improvising
Between mid-May and mid-June, the Twin Cities saw just about one-fourth an inch of rain – the least since the 1870s in a one-month span.
Taylor Swift fans are taking over Minneapolis but so could severe weather
As downtown floods with fans of Taylor Swift, a flood, or any sort of rain, is the last thing they want to to think about. But with a NEXT Weather Alert comes the chance that anyone outside could be in the way of the weather.
"Iconic property" goes to market on Wayzata Bay with $14.75 million price tag
"It's just an iconic property," said realtor Jim Schwarz, the home's listing agent. "It's a prominent house on a prominent piece of property."
Twins organist Sue Nelson celebrates 25 years with team
If you've been to a Twins game, you may not have ever seen Sue Nelson, but you have definitely heard her.
City leaders, businesses tout plans ahead of Pride weekend, Taylor Swift concerts
More than 500,000 people are expected to descend on the city this weekend, as megastar Taylor Swift hosts two sold-out shows at U.S. Bank Stadium at the same time the city hosts its annual Pride weekend.
Medical examiner officially IDs 5 killed in south Minneapolis crash
On Sunday, the medical examiner confirmed the identities previously released by the Dar Al Farooq Center: Sabiriin Ali (17), Sahra Gesaade (20), Salma Abdikadir (20), Sagal Hersi (19) and Siham Adam (17).
Twin Cities dads meet after life-saving kidney transplant: "You're family to me"
This Father's Day, plenty of presents are sure to be exchanged. But for two Twin Cities dads, one amazing gift now tops them all.
"The bright stars of our community": 5 friends killed in south Minneapolis crash caused by speeding driver
Police say five people are dead after a speeding driver hit another vehicle in south Minneapolis Friday night.
Trevon Johnson accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend at Mall of America transit station
A man is accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend at the Metro Transit station at the Mall of America on Monday.
Hakeem Muhammad sentenced for crash that killed 6-year-old Blessings McLaurin-Grey
A man who pleaded guilty in a crash that killed a 6-year-old girl in Brooklyn Center last summer will spend more than two decades in prison.
From drought, to flooding, back to drought: Minnesota's wild weather year
Just months after portions of Minnesota dealt with the worst flood conditions in decades, the state is once again dealing with drought conditions.
Standoff ends in arrest after armed man breaks into St. Paul home with family inside
The standoff ended peacefully, and the scene was cleared around 3 a.m. with no one hurt and a man taken into custody.
St. Paul's Grand Old Day returns to massive crowds, high enthusiasm
Prior to Grand Old Day's three-year hiatus, the event regularly drew crowds upwards of 200,000 attendees.
Trash boom installed on Lake Hiawatha as part of pilot program
While there's no denying the beauty of Lake Hiawatha, there's also no denying that its got a problem with trash.
Middle School students meet ultra-rare Ojibwe Pony
Seventh Grade students from Chippewa Middle School in North Oaks got a face-to-face visit with history on Friday.