WASHINGTON (AP) — Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence ramped up across the United States on Friday as demonstrations of national pride — and hints of political polarization — were balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country baked under extreme he...
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West St. Paul police are investigating a death after a man’s body was found in the woods on Friday morning. According to law enforcement, police found the body of an adult man in a state of “advanced decomposition” in a wooded area near the 100 block of Wentworth Avenue East. Authorities sa...
Good Friday afternoon to one and all! It is my true hope that you’re enjoying some time off and getting ready to head into the holiday weekend early! We woke up to a few showers across parts of Minnesota this morning, but those clouds are now clearing out. The rest of today looks partly cloudy...
A Minneapolis police officer with a history of discipline was fired from the department in February after liking a social media comment referring to lynching, according to a memo from former Police Chief Brian O’Hara to the Internal Affairs Division. An internal investigation into former Offic...
Torrential rain in Mower, Fillmore and Houston counties led to road and state park closures before the Fourth of July.
A Los Angeles Lakers warm-up jacket worn by NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain is expected to fetch up to $250,000 at auction after a 19-year-old Oregon man purchased it for just $3 at a Goodwill store.
Reeve could clinch the WNBA record for winningest regular-season coach at Friday night’s game. She is giving credit to her coaching team, which includes three former Lynx players.
Conair is recalling more than one million Cuisinart grill brushes after reports of loose metal bristles becoming detached during use and even accidentally swallowed in several cases.
On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S.
I’m expecting periods of sunshine as we clear out the rain for your Friday afternoon with highs in the mid 80’s. Clouds will dominate for your 4th of July with a couple rounds of showers and thunderstorms. High’s will run around normal in the low 80’s. At this point it’s looking like the rain ...
Several southeastern Minnesota parks and trails are closed this weekend due to heavy rain and flash flooding in recent days according to the DNR. Officials are urging people to check the DNR website for updates as continuing rainfall could lead to more closures at other state parks, trails and...
Thanks to DNA, relatives of an American Revolutionary War soldier now know the name of their long-lost cousin who died in 1780 at the Battle of Camden.
Officer Joseph Klimmek previously received social media training following inflammatory Facebook comments about violent crime. The Minneapolis police union is contesting his dismissal.
The manufacturer of Pedigree canned dog food has issued a voluntary recall of two of its products due to possible metal and plastic contamination.
In his St. Paul concert, the pop star gave shout-outs to the slain student who loved “Ordinary.”
A shooting in Edina left one person seriously injured, and police are still searching for the suspect.
A Minnesota woman in her 20s died after the car she was in drifted off I-94 and into the median on Monday night near Eau Claire, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Anna Melicher and Chase Schaffer (Courtesy: GoFundMe) When state patrol officers arrived on scene just af...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence ramped up across the United States on Friday as demonstrations of national pride — and hints of political polarization — were balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country baked under extreme he...
The soaring cost of housing and child care is forcing more buyers to embrace multigenerational living. Home builders and communities are responding.
The city quietly retired a program seeded with federal COVID relief funds in June.
Beach installations, double-decker river views, rolling countryside and more reasons to dine outside right now.
Nonfiction: These four show history can be as entertaining as it is useful at bar trivia.
What does it look like to carry your culture with you? When Minneapolis architect and photographer Patricia Mutebi posted a casting call on TikTok in December, she was looking for a way to map how immigrants and diaspora communities in Minnesota keep their heritage close. She initially planne...
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Today will be a fairytale. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is slated to take place Friday at Madison Square Garden, where the couple’s closest friends and family — and several hundred more — will attend what is expected to be an elaborate event inside the iconic New York venue. Many of ...
Off a sleepy rural road, you can see and hear kids in the water at Campfire Cove Aqua Park in Balsam Lake. “We still, you know, a little person was lost,” says Kerrie Mosay quietly. “We don’t know a little boy or little girl, even.” Mosay says she’s previously brought her kids to the park, ...
Minnesota officials are facing criticism for pardon of man set to be deported after being convicted for sexually abusing a child. The Minnesota Board of Pardons says a victim-support letter made the difference in decision to grant pardon to Tou Lue Vang.
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } So Minnesota: ‘Sammie Backers’ brought pieces of home to troops in WWI This story was originally publ...
Four local firefighters are being honored for their bravery after saving a baby from a burning town home.
Tenants at a north Minneapolis public housing complex are dealing with the same problems that once led to a lawsuit against the property’s former owner in St. Louis.
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory’s newest sloth has a name, and it’s bringing plenty of smiles to the community.
Drivers in Minneapolis will see new traffic changes on I-394 starting Wednesday, July 8, as road work continues through November.
Authorities are asking residents to be on the lookout for a missing 22-year-old from Falcon Heights. The St. Anthony Police Department says Hannah Skavnak was last seen on Tuesday around 4 p.m. on the 1700 block of Lindig Street in Falcon Heights and has not been in contact with friends or fa...
The Crystal Police Department is providing details about a bizarre vehicle chase on Wednesday. Crystal police said that on Wednesday, their officers were assisting in trying to stop a vehicle wanted in connection with a burglary and weapons offenses, which led to a vehicle pursuit. During t...
The family of slain Burnsville police officer Paul Elmstrand has had their house’s mortgage paid off by Tunnel to Towers. Elmstrand was killed in the line of duty on Feb. 18, 2024, when he responded to a domestic incident in Burnsville, where a gunman had taken family members hostage. After...
Some Minnesota state parks in southern Minnesota have been closed due to flooding ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } How Wheaties became the ‘breakfast of champions’ in Minnesota As America approaches its 250th birthda...
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } The Scoop – July 2 In this week’s edition of The Scoop, Darren “Doogie” Wolfson has notes on the Twin...
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Protecting native oak trees is a priority for Bloomington’s park restoration project Bloomington is m...
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