Minnesota has been recognized as one of the best states to live in. This ranking is notable, given the various factors that contribute to a state's livability. Further information on this ranking can be found through Patch, a local news source. Details on the specific criteria used to determine the ranking and how Minnesota compares to other states are available from the source.
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Humid with Isolated T-Storms possible at times Today through Thursday then Rain and T-Storms likely Friday night into Saturday.
Isolated T-Storms will be possible at times over central and southern Minnesota including the Twin Cities Today through Thursday with the mo…
Judge overrules St. Paul City Council, puts renter repair law to voters
A Ramsey County judge has decided to put the right-to-repair proposal before St. Paul voters this November after the city council recently d…
Man dies days after attack outside Catholic Charities campus in downtown St. Paul
Officials have identified a man who died days after he was attacked outside St. Paul’s largest homeless shelter. According to the St. Paul P…
Live: Minnesotans head to the polls for critical primary election
Republicans and Democrats are jostling for spots on November’s ballot with an open race for governor and U.S. Senate.
Kyler Murray named Vikings starting QB over J.J. McCarthy
Kyler Murray has been named the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings to begin the regular season after a training camp battle this…
Minnesota Primary Election 2026: Live updates
Minnesota voters are heading to the polls for the August primary elections. Major races include governor and U.S. Senate, with several high-…
Federal election monitors watching Minnesota polling sites during state primary
Several polling sites in Hennepin and Ramsey counties are being monitored by the Justice Department (DOJ) on Tuesday during the state’s prim…
Live: Vikings have their starting QB. Here’s what people are saying about Kyler Murray.
The Vikings, days away from their preseason opener against the Giants, are rolling with Murray over J.J. McCarthy at quarterback. Follow for…
Jakeeno’s Pizza & Pasta fundraiser
Jakeeno’s Pizza & Pasta fundraiser The post Jakeeno’s Pizza & Pasta fundraiser first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
Minnesota weather: Hazy sunshine, warm and muggy Tuesday
Early morning thunderstorms give way to a warm and muggy Tuesday afternoon with hazy sunshine across much of Minnesota.
St. Paul homicide: Man dies days after assault near Dorothy Day Place
Police are investigating after a man died from life-threatening injuries following an assault in downtown St. Paul earlier this month.
New evidence shows federal agents using slurs, bolstering profiling claims
Body-camera video and other court evidence capture federal agents using slurs and targeting Latinos while bypassing white bystanders during …