Kaohly Her to be sworn in as St. Paul's mayor on Friday
Kaholy Her will be sworn in as mayor of Minnesota's capital city on Friday, officially kicking off her three-year term.
Paid leave officially launches in Minnesota
Paid leave has officially launched in Minnesota, two and a half years after Governor Walz signed the bill.
Group of GOP legislators calls on Gov. Walz to resign
A group of Minnesota House and Senate Republicans is calling on Gov. Tim Walz to resign over accusations that as much as $9 billion paid through state services during his administration could be fraudulent.
U of M part of search in Antarctica for Earth's oldest ice
Over the holidays, a team of researchers and a University of Minnesota employee are hard at work in Antarctica. The scientists are drilling for ice millions of years old, deep beneath the surface.
Minnesota Sheriffs' Association asks DOC commissioner to step down
The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association submitted a vote of no confidence on Dec. 8, with 72 of Minnesota's 87 sheriffs voting in favor.
Anoka-Hennepin educators vote to authorize strike, union says
Educators in Minnesota's largest school district have voted to authorize a strike, though the union representing them said they still hope to avoid one.
Richfield man accused of assaulting women with water balloons
Caitie called Richfield police to make a report and acknowledged it seemed silly at the time. Then, she made a post on social media and comments poured in.
For Twin Cities teens, Cookie Cart offers more than just a paycheck
Your sweet tooth tends to kick into overdrive this time of year. One local shop is helping you fill that craving while offering local youth more than just a job opportunity.
Jewish community gathers at State Capitol to celebrate start of Hanukkah
At a celebration in the Macalaster-Groveland neighborhood, people gathered around a 6-foot-tall menorah as Mayor-elect Kaohly Her climbed a step ladder to light the candle.
St. Paul City Council seeks investigation of police conduct in ICE raid
The St. Paul City Council passed a resolution Wednesday to request an investigation into the conduct of city police during an ICE-related arrest late last month, where its officers fired pepper balls and sprayed chemical irritants at demonstrators.
Superior, Wisconsin, police officer shot; suspect in custody
A Superior, Wisconsin, police officer is expected to recover after being shot early Sunday morning, according to the town's mayor.
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.
Twin Cities shelters experiencing rise in owners giving up their animals
Animal shelters in the Twin Cities say increasing numbers of pet owners are surrendering their animals.
Clay County man accused of stolen valor found guilty, DOJ says
A federal jury has convicted a 39-year-old Minnesota man of fraudulently posing as a decorated U.S. Marine in an effort to obtain more than $140,000 in benefits.
Bloomington glowing tree making a return after a decade
A light display once visible to planes landing at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and passing cars on Highway 77 is returning.