Thefts of Kia and Hyundai cars soar in St. Paul, data show
Thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles in St. Paul have soared in the last year, data from the city's police department show.
Violent Crime Summit seeks solutions to public safety problems
Law enforcement, prosecutors and state leaders are in Shoreview Tuesday for the Violent Crime Summit.
Gov. Tim Walz won't ask attorney general to appeal ruling overturning abortion restrictions
"I think the ruling was pretty clear and well thought-out," Gov. Walz said. "I don't think there is room where they'd need to."
Parents of overdose victims rally at State Capitol
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, state lawmakers, law enforcement and more shared their stories—many of them personally touched by the crisis.
Minnesota readies for new mental health emergency line 988 set to launch nationwide
Anyone in a mental health crisis in Minnesota starting on Saturday can connect to support by dialing or texting 988, a new three-digit revamp of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline that's part of a nationwide effort to make it easier for people to reach resources.
Minnesota gets boost in funds for broadband internet expansion
The U.S. Treasury today announced approval of key coronavirus federal funding for more Minnesota broadband expansion grants. That money is on top of other funding for broadband the state is set to get.
U of M launches new community collaboration amid off-campus safety concerns
The University of Minnesota announced a new public safety committee to address crime around campus, which has drawn concern from parents, students and those who live in nearby neighborhoods.
Extremist groups the focus of latest Jan. 6 select committee hearing
Extremist groups and their involvement in the January 6 capitol riot were front and center in Tuesday's public hearing by the U.S. House Select Committee investigating the attack.
Several abortion restrictions ruled unconstitutional by Minnesota district court
The laws struck down include a 24-hour waiting period; parental notification if a minor seeks an abortion; disclosure of certain medical information before the procedure; and a provision that only allowed doctors to perform abortions.
Wisconsin Supreme Court says unattended absentee ballot drop boxes are illegal
Most absentee ballot drop boxes are illegal and only the voters themselves can return their ballots in person to local election offices, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled.
Applications open for post-9/11 veterans to receive bonus check
Minnesota veterans who served in the two decades following the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks can now apply for one-time bonuses approved by the Minnesota Legislature this year.
Citing "operational challenges," Delta offers holiday weekend travelers waivers to rebook
Delta, one of the nation's largest airlines with a hub at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, has a free flight change policy for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, as the company expects a record number of travelers since the pandemic began.
DFL Gov. Tim Walz criticizes GOP candidate Dr. Scott Jensen for 'extreme' abortion views as fall of Roe v. Wade shapes midterm elections
DFL Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday took an aim at his presumptive GOP challenger Dr. Scott Jensen for his views on abortion.
Minnesota abortion clinics prepare for more patients now that Roe v. Wade is overturned
"The first domino has fallen with a huge thud, but the rest will be 'tick, tick, tick,'" said Planned Parenthood's Emily Bisek.
Minnesota Supreme Court orders Minneapolis to hire more cops as city down more than 200 officers from 2 years ago
City records show that the police force is down more than 260 officers from the same time two years ago -- and still short of the minimum 731 the court is ordering.