Experts warn of drowning risks as summer swim season begins
Health and safety experts are asking swimmers to be as safe as possible as a busy outdoor season draws Minnesotans to lakes, rivers and pools.
Students make the most of hot weather during Bloomington's "Unity Day"
Featuring outdoor and indoor activities, a blend of physical education, and other special activities, the day was a chance to let loose before the last day of school Thursday.
Replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial, "Wall That Heals," visits Saint Thomas Academy this weekend
The "Wall That Heals" display, a ¾ scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will stay in Mendota Heights the next three days.
3 years on, George Floyd Square remains a pilgrimage destination, some traveling thousands of miles to visit
A group of roughly 20 high school juniors, led by teachers and chaperones, traveled close to 2,000 miles to make it happen. Their school, based in San Francisco, picked a field trip to Minneapolis to explore the city's diversity in cultures.
Major changes made to improve emergency response times on Lake Minnetonka
First responders are celebrating some major changes at Lake Minnetonka that will speed up response times.
"Therapy Couches in the Wild" brings new look to mental health in Minneapolis
As Mental Health Awareness month continues in May, one Twin Cities mental health company is doing everything it can to get in front of Minnesotans.
Twin Cities Diversity Homeownership Fair seeks to close home buying gap
The fair seeks to empower those from minority communities to close racial disparity gaps through homeownership.
"He will never be forgotten": Family, friends, community work to keep Eli Hart's name and memory alive one year later
Family members, friends and community members are all working to keep Eli Hart's name and memory alive, one year after his death.
Walz signs public safety package with major gun control measures
Walz was joined by Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Richfield's Police Chief Jay Henthorne, and former congresswoman and gun safety advocate Gabby Giffords.
Twin Cities donut maker's creations are taking over the metro, one vending machine at a time
Bradley Taylor's first donut vending machine opened in May of 2022, and soon, he'll have vending machines at seven locations.
"It was chaos": DFL volunteer describes violent convention outburst in Minneapolis
Saturday's Ward 10 DFL Convention in Minneapolis was supposed to end with a candidate endorsed for city council. Instead, it ended with multiple people in the hospital and police on the scene - and no endorsement.
Thousands cast their lines for Minnesota fishing opener
"Last night, the day before fishing opener, I get very little sleep. I look forward to this all year long," said Doug Tveit of Mahtomedi. "I try to sleep, I just can't fall asleep because I know I'm getting up at five or six in the morning and I'll be out fishing."
Blue-green algae bloom found in Lake Harriet
While algae blooms are usually not harmful, the MPRB says the algae bloom on Lake Harriet is potentially harmful because it is a mix of two algae types.
Minnesotans wake up early to turn in to historic coronation of King Charles III
The alarm clock was early, but needed, according to the 125 people who attended a coronation watch party at Brit's Pub in downtown Minneapolis.
Winona community gathers at prayer vigil for missing mother Madeline Kingsbury
A Minnesota community came together on Friday evening to pray for a missing mother.