More Minnesotans turning to 211 for help with housing, other basic necessities
In 2024 alone, United Way says calls related to basic necessities have gone up about 20%.
Gun safety advocates rally at Minnesota Capitol
Hundreds of gun safety advocates were at the Minnesota Capitol on Tuesday for an annual rally in support of tighter gun laws.
Tips for snagging a spot at a Twin Cites area summer camp
It's a popular summer staple, but it's also quite competitive. Ramsey County hosts eight weeks of summer Day Camp at the Tamarack Nature Center — when registration opened up at the start of February, spots filled up within 10 minutes.
Officer injured, suspect dies by suicide after chase in southern Minnesota
A southern Minnesota police officer was injured during an attempted traffic stop Sunday evening, and during a subsequent pursuit, the suspect died by suicide, authorities said.
Minnetonka woman founds nonprofit fighting for gender equality during gap year
Nineteen-year-old Maya Mor spent her gap year creating "Girls Run Global."
Tourism up in Minnesota with Grand Casino, Mall of America as top destinations
From the Great Lakes to the great shopping, Explore Minnesota says more people are noticing how great Minnesota is.
Drought conditions improving thanks to recent rainfall, but concerns remain
Department of Natural Resources Climatologist Pete Boulay says parts of the state are still 10 to 20 inches short of needed moisture.
Minnesota legislature contemplating bill that would require license to sell copper to help cut down on thefts
According to St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, the city spent more than $1 million on repairing and restoring gutted lamps and traffic signals in the last year. It's part of the reason lawmakers are pushing to make it illegal to sell copper without a state-issued license.
How to properly dispose of rechargeable batteries in Minnesota
The batteries are part of an uptick in fires across the state and country.
Minnesota teen becomes youngest female American to win 2024 American Cup chess tournament
It might have been her first big national title, but it's not her first time making history. Alice Lee is a three-time World Youth Champ and recently was named an International Master.
Minneapolis Public School educators push back against proposed budget cuts: "We deserve so much more"
"I am angry because as a parent and organizer I know we deserve so much more," Minneapolis Public Schools parent and Take Action Minnesota organizer Lindsay Turner said.
Minnesota Supreme Court hears arguments Monday in challenge to felons' voting rights
The law passed last year restored the voting rights of 55,000 Minnesotans on probation, supervision and work release.
Minnesota family advocates for medical foods, formula to be covered by insurance
It's snack time at the Vachuska household, but every morsel little Rowan consumes must be weighed, tracked and calculated because her body can't break down proteins normally.
Rain transitions to snow, making for another messy commute
Messy road conditions continue Tuesday as rain turns back to snow in the Twin Cities.
After colon cancer diagnosis at 35, Minnesota artist Chris Rodriguez is advocating for more testing
It's a diagnosis no one wants to hear, but as a healthy 35-year-old, cancer was nowhere near Chris Rodriguez's radar.