Rare comet lights up the sky, won't return for 80,000 years
A rare comet that won’t be seen for another 80,000 years is visible in the night sky through part of October.
Minnesota pumpkin grower wins World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off
Minnesota's Travis Gienger won the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in California for the second year in a row, with his pumpkin Rudy taking home the grand prize.
McDonald's Playground characters sprouting up in collector's backyards
McDonaldland is a fantasy world inhabited by Ronald McDonald and his friends used to market the fast food giant to kids in the 70s and 80s. In the Twin Cities, two collectors have created their own personal McDonaldlands.
Fact-checking Tim Walz's COVID-19 lockdown protocols
No, the National Guard didn’t enforce Minnesota's COVID-19 curfew with paintball guns, despite what a recent viral video claims.
Timeline of Walz’s National Guard retirement revealed
The true timeline of Walz’s National Guard departure after 24 years of service looks like this.
Tim Walz picked as Kamala Harris’ running mate
Vice President Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate in the 2024 presidential election.
Who is Tim Walz, Minnesota’s governor and Kamala Harris’ running mate?
Vice President Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate in the 2024 presidential election.
The best 'big dad energy' jokes about Gov. Tim Walz: List
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz continues to garner attention on social media, with many posting about how the Democratic governor has “big dad energy" and making wholesome jokes about him.
Gov. Tim Walz on Harris VP pick: ‘I’m not interviewing for anything’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responded to questions from reporters on whether he could be picked as a running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris as her team reportedly narrows down the list of candidates.
Big Lake train derailment blocks off area as crews and authorities respond
A BNSF train derailment reported in Big Lake has closed off the area near the railway as crews and authorities respond to the wreckage.
Minnesota dad told landlord he 'already dug a hole' before executing daughter's boyfriend for suspected abuse
A Minnesota father was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Monday for the brutal murder of his daughter's allegedly abusive boyfriend after telling a witness he had "already dug a hole" for the man's grave.
Bear meets sprinkler in northern MN — and it's hilarious: Video
A black bear wandered into a yard in northern Minnesota and encountered a sprinkler — the outcome was adorable and hilarious.
Minneapolis mass shooting: Officer Jamal Mitchell was ambushed, BCA says
"What I can tell you is that Officer Mitchell was attempting to assist the individual that shot him." What we know about the ambush shooting of Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell.
Minneapolis mass shooting: What we know so far
Three people were killed, including a Minneapolis police officer, a civilian and the gunman, in a mass shooting in Minneapolis that left others injured on Thursday. Here's what we know so far.
Minneapolis police officer killed in mass shooting, gunman also dead
Three people, including a Minneapolis police officer and the suspected gunman, are dead after a mass shooting in the city on Thursday.
Man dismembered pregnant sister in Lakeville home, 'horrific' charges detail
A man is accused of killing and dismembering his pregnant sister inside a Lakeville home.
Family infected with parasitic worms from undercooked black bear meat, CDC reports
Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.
Army presents Purple Heart to Minnesota veteran 73 years after he was wounded in Korean War
After 73 years and a long fight with the U.S. Army, a Korean War veteran from Minnesota who was wounded in combat finally got his Purple Heart medal on Friday.
Neck guards mandatory for high school hockey players after Adam Johnson's death
High school hockey players across the country, including Minnesota, will be required to wear neck guards for all games starting in the 2024-25 season.
104-year-old time capsule found during school demolition: Here’s what was inside
The capsule, buried in 1920 at a former Minnesota high school, was found while the crew was ripping down the front pillars and doors of the school.