Will Minneapolis' City Council get more progressive in November elections?
This November, the entire Minneapolis City Council will be up for election.
Cedric Alexander, Minneapolis' 1st community safety commissioner, retiring after just a year
Minneapolis' first-ever community safety commissioner is planning to retire in the fall, just over a year after taking the job.
Talking Points: Weight loss drugs come with a warning
Tonight in Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with doctors and patients about the new medications approved for weight loss.
Walz touts job training investments, kicks off statewide workforce tour
Walz is traveling around the state to highlight the job openings after the Minnesota legislature passed $20 million for job training.
"We'll miss him very much so": St. Michael classmates, football coach mourn officer Jake Wallin, killed in Fargo shootings
Wallin was only 23 when he died, but he packed a lot into his too-brief life. He was deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq with the Minnesota National Guard. His commander and friend, Capt. Will Hermanson, called it a devastating loss.
Kids' boutique hosting drag story hour cites "love outpouring" since TikTok video of confrontation went viral
A TikTok video of a woman confronting the owner of the children's boutique Little Roo's has been viewed more than 9 million times. In the video, the woman claims she's "looking out for the kids because you aren't."
Talking Points: Presidential hopefuls begin battle for voters leading up to Election Day 2024
For many, it seems too early for the November 2024 presidential race to be dominating out headlines. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the early voting calendar and why campaigning is already underway.
1 gravely hurt, 1 arrested after road rage incident at Hudson boat launch
Police in western Wisconsin say an arrest has been made after a road rage incident left two people injured -- and one of them in grave condition.
Despite SCOTUS ruling, resources still available for student loan debt relief
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled against President Joe Biden's plan to cancel student loan debt for millions of Americans, ruling his plan unconstitutional.
One woman's journey from serving jail time to winning back the right to vote
50,000 Minnesotans will have one more reason to celebrate this July 4th. For the first time in years, they will once again have the freedom to vote.
Talking Points: Is a four-year college still worth it?
Students at Minnesota's largest college will get a real-life lesson in higher prices this fall.
In post-Taylor Swift, post-Pride glow, proponents say downtown Minneapolis has turned a corner
The question now is: Were those just one-off events, or is this the start of a turnaround for downtown? it depends on who you ask.
Minnesotans with Russian ties left wondering what will happen next after short-lived Wagner revolt
The world paused this weekend, with all eyes on Russia, where for a day on Saturday it appeared there might be a coup against President Vladimir Putin. As Esme Murphy tells us in her Talking Points, Minnesotans with ties to Russia are left wondering what will happen next.
Fmr. "Simpsons" showrunner Mike Reiss on OceanGate: "They're not dare devils"
We're hearing from a man who knows first-hand what it's like to be inside that same submersible.
Talking Points: The health risks from Minnesota's hazy skies
Two factors are combining to create our poor air quality. First, wildfires fed by dry conditions, worsened by climate change. The second, ozone pollution from human sources like gas engines and factories.