An 8-year-old boy was killed in Brooklyn Park Friday afternoon after being hit by a pickup truck while riding an electric scooter, police say. The crash happened around 2 p.m. at the intersection of Candlewood Drive and Brunswick Avenue North. When Brooklyn Park officers arrived, they found...
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The Robbinsdale Police Department is commending the actions of multiple people who helped save a 4-year-old from drowning Friday. Police said that at 2:43 p.m., an emergency call was placed by a resident near Ryan Lake in Robbinsdale, where a 4-year-old had gone underwater. It was reported tha...
The Twins dealt prospect Ryan Sprock to Toronto. He was an eighth-round pick in the 2025 draft who has been impressive in the minor leagues.
Authorities are concerned for the well-being of a 13-year-old who went missing Thursday night in West St. Paul. Amarielle Kirven was last spotted at 8 p.m. near the 1500 block of Allen Avenue in West St. Paul and has not been seen since. Kirven was last seen wearing a white shirt with red...
Uptown business owners say a planned Lyndale Avenue rebuild could threaten their shops as Minneapolis leaders weigh whether to move ahead. Business owners along Lyndale Avenue raised concerns Thursday about the city’s $24 million reconstruction project. They said a long construction timeline a...
Minnesota organizations that work to keep families housed said a new $40 million statewide investment will significantly expand their ability to prevent evictions and keep families out of the shelter system. The funding, part of the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHAP), wil...
A new 10-story hospital tower at Abbott Northwestern is adding rooms, technology and new care spaces in south Minneapolis. The new Richard M. Schulze Surgical and Critical Care Center, attached to Abbott Northwestern in south Minneapolis, includes 190 hospital rooms — 50 more than the old hosp...
The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is warning that some dogs adopted from South Dakota are testing positive for canine brucellosis, a contagious and uncurable infection.
Minnesota, Federal Trade Commission and other states settle lawsuit claiming John Deere’s business practices prevented farmers from fixing their own tractor equipment.
The Jim Lupient Waterpark in northeast Minneapolis was closed down on Thursday evening after two people found broken glass in the pool. Due to state protocols, the pool will be closed for an undetermined period while crews work to thoroughly clean it. The pool needs to be drained, then full...
An 8-year-old boy was killed in Brooklyn Park Friday afternoon after being hit by a pickup truck while riding an electric scooter, police say. The crash happened around 2 p.m. at the intersection of Candlewood Drive and Brunswick Avenue North. When Brooklyn Park officers arrived, they found...
The Hastings Police Department is asking for help to find a missing 17-year-old. Grace Vrieze was last seen leaving her home in Hastings on Thursday. She was wearing a light blue top, gray sweatpants, black DC shoes, glasses and carrying a pink backpack. On Friday morning, she was seen a...
An 8-year-old boy has died after he was struck by a pickup truck while riding an electronic scooter in Brooklyn Park Friday afternoon.
Good Friday evening to one and all, and happy weekend! We’re heading into a quiet and seasonable night across Minnesota, with mostly clear skies and temperatures falling into the upper 60s. Saturday will be very warm and humid, with highs near 90 degrees. With the humidity, it may feel clos...
A woman has died after she crashed into a semi truck in Becker County on Thursday night.
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The Twins announced Friday that they have acquired right-handed reliever Tommy Nance from the Toronto Blue Jays, in exchange for minor league catcher/infielder Ryan Sprock and international bonus pool money. Sprock was the Twins’ 8th-round draft pick in 2025. The Twins have been on the lookout...
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A decision made by the Trump administration to remove all members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission has left the agency effectively unable to operate as the 2026 election cycle ramps up.
A lawsuit representing a student at the University of Minnesota is aiming to change the university's policy regarding students using other students' preferred pronouns and expressing views against transgender ideology.
The Forest Service is closing 13 entry points into the BWCA on Saturday focused in the Ely area.
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The CDC is investigating a growing number of cyclosporiasis cases now reported across at least 31 states. Here's the latest.
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Struggles of an Albert Lea, Minn., family show the difference a newly-approved medication can have for brain tumor patients with insatiable hunger.
St. Louis Park businesses said on Friday city construction is hurting sales and are asking the public to keep supporting them. Tenants at Westwood Shopping Center said Friday they are dealing with construction at Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue. Ullsperger Brewing said it took a “decent l...
A Blue Earth County Grand Jury has indicted a man on multiple felony charges after a deadly shooting and assault inside a Mankato townhome.
Motorcycle fatalities are higher than they have been in decades, and Minnesota officials are calling for drivers and motorcyclists to take more safety measures.
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } North St. Paul native Louie Varland interview on being an A.L. All-Star with Toronto Simply put, near...
The family of Nolan Wells, the Mississippi 18-year-old found dead after a July 4 boat trip, say they've uncovered disturbing details as they try to figure out what happened.
Agency officials say there will be “an even more expanded program for vote monitors” for the general election in November.
NASA chief Jared Isaacman has confirmed that the space agency has taken images of objects that remain unknown, which could be classified as UFOs.
The week-long preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk concluded Friday with prosecutors presenting evidence against Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial. Robinson declined to testify at the hearing.
Block, the parent company of Cash App, has agreed to pay $45 million and improve its fraud prevention and customer support to settle allegations from 46 states that it failed to adequately protect users from scams.
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A former New Horizon Academy teacher is facing charges for allegedly striking a 4-year-old child numerous times during one instance last month. Aaron Jacob Bonnette, 29, of Woodbury was charged on July 1 with one count of malicious punishment of a child. St. Paul police began investigating ...
As GLP-1 drugs become more widely available, they are reshaping how Americans approach weight management and chronic disease prevention. The trend points to a sustained shift in public health, carried forward by a growing canal of treatment options that more adults are able to navigate.
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