Anoka County couple awarded $10.2M over absestos in talc powder products
Jurors determined that plaintiffs Daniel and Nicole Heyer should be compensated by St. Louis-based Vi-Jon, LLC and four other companies.
May 25, 2026Open source
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Former Anoka County sheriff to be next U.S. Marshal for Minnesota
He was nominated by President Trump and approved by the U.S. Senate.
May 19, 2026Open source
Fridley shooting: Woman in critical condition after be shot while driving
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that critically injured a woman while she was driving.
May 10, 2026Open source
Northbound Highway 47 in Fridley closed due to crash investigation
All northbound lanes of Highway 47 are closed between Anoka County Road 102C-County Road 4 and I-694 due to a crash investigation, according to the Minnesota...
May 10, 2026Open source
Anoka County using AI for some non-emergency calls
Testing is underway on an artificial intelligence-assisted emergency call taker in the Anoka County Emergency Communications Center.
May 7, 2026Open source
Anoka County property taxes highest in last 2 years
Anoka County residents are seeing some of Minnesota’s biggest property tax increases as county leaders point to state mandates and worker pay.
May 7, 2026Open source
Anoka County turns to AI to answer non-emergency calls A Minnesota county is turning to artificial intellig...
A Minnesota county is turning to artificial intelligence to help answer non-emergency calls.
May 4, 2026Open source
Large grass fire reported in Anoka County
A large grass fire broke out in Anoka County on Sunday, with multiple departments responding to protect nearby houses, authorities report.
May 3, 2026Open source
INTERVIEW: Springtime and Sunshine Festival at the Anoka County Fairground
As the temperatures warm up, the folks in Anoka County want to help you get out and enjoy it.
May 3, 2026Open source
Anoka County AI: Officials explain new program for receiving non-emergency calls
Anoka County AI: Officials explain new program for receiving non-emergency calls
May 2, 2026Open source
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Charges: Women were arguing over $50 before deadly Mpls. shooting Charges say two women had been arguing ov...
Charges say two women had been arguing over $50 when one of them fatally shot the other at a Minneapolis apartment earlier this month.
May 17, 2026Open source
Minneapolis mayor, city staff defy community survey, pushback growing on council
The mayor of Minneapolis and his staff are defying a community survey by recommending a group to develop a site at George Floyd Square that did not receive t...
May 16, 2026Open source
Rescheduled Frost vs. Victoire playoff showdown back on Tuesday night
After an illness delay, the Frost take on Montreal Tuesday night for a chance at the finals! Join the watch party at 'A Bar of their Own' in Minneapolis.
May 12, 2026Open source
Minneapolis grocery store owner charged in $1 million food assistance fraud
A Minneapolis grocery store owner faces felony charges in what investigators say was a million-dollar food assistance fraud scheme.
May 12, 2026Open source
Neighbors come together to save historic northeast Minneapolis house from demolition
The John Cook House has stood in northeast Minneapolis for nearly 140 years.
May 12, 2026Open source
Metro Transit bus, truck involved in fatal crash into south Minneapolis home Minneapolis police are investi...
Minneapolis police are investigating after a Metro Transit bus and a truck were involved in a fatal crash that ended partially in a house in south Minneapoli...
May 11, 2026Open source
Metro Transit bus crashes into south Minneapolis home after deadly collision with pickup
A Metro Transit bus crashed into a south Minneapolis home early Monday after a pickup truck driver ran a stop sign and slammed into the bus. Authorities say...
May 11, 2026Open source
Truck driver dead after crash sends Metro Transit bus into home in south Minneapolis
A truck driver is dead after a crash in south Minneapolis that sent a Metro Transit bus into a home Monday morning.
May 11, 2026Open source
1 dead after bus and pickup truck crash into house in Minneapolis
Officials said one person died in the crash at 10th Avenue South and East 38th Street.
May 11, 2026Open source
Wolves win after Spurs' Victor Wembanyama ejected, even series
MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards scored 16 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves took advantage of Victor Wembanyama's ejectio...
May 11, 2026Open source
Woman dead after argument leads to shooting in Minneapolis
A shooting in south Minneapolis has left a woman dead Saturday night.
May 10, 2026Open source
Bus fire displayed at Minneapolis Mall as Somali leaders warn of rising attacks Somali and Muslim leaders i...
Somali and Muslim leaders in Minnesota played a threatening voicemail at a public gathering Friday, saying businesses in their community are being targeted w...
May 9, 2026Open source
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Charges filed against Chatfield officer in alleged DWI Charges have been filed against a Chatfield, Minneso...
Charges have been filed against a Chatfield, Minnesota, police officer who is accused of crashing his car while driving under the influence, according to cou...
May 23, 2026Open source
How Elk River high school students are learning how to budget A new state law requires a personal finance c...
A new state law requires a personal finance course to graduate from Minnesota schools.
May 20, 2026Open source
Delano schools closed Wednesday due to "cyber incident" Classes have been canceled in Delano, Minnesota, on...
Classes have been canceled in Delano, Minnesota, on Wednesday after the school district said it suffered a "cyber incident."
May 20, 2026Open source
Rain, cooler temps could help to tamp down northern Minnesota wildfires
Three dozen structures lost near Two Harbors; uncontained fire also burning near Crosslake.
May 17, 2026Open source
Joe Soucheray: What will it take to have a fair fight in governor’s race?
"There is currently no hope for sanity and honesty, two words chosen purposely, to return Minnesota to a degree of trustworthy state government," Soucheray w...
May 17, 2026Open source
Duluthians petition for Lester Park Golf Course referendum
A survey conducted in March by the city of Duluth found support for conservation efforts at the former golf course, which has been floated as a potential sit...
May 15, 2026Open source
Bygones: Duluth banned Sunday 3.2 beer sales in 1956
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May 15, 2026Open source
Minsoo Park one of Duluth Marshall baseball’s ‘dudes’
The senior allowed one hit, walked one batter and struck out seven over seven innings in a win over Hermantown — and needed just 83 pitches to do it.
May 15, 2026Open source
Answering the call for nurses in Rochester and beyond
Rochester Nurses Honor Guard pays tribute to the sacrifice of nurses.
May 12, 2026Open source
Dubuque Street brought settlers and history to Rochester ... before being renamed
The street was part of the Dubuque Trail that ran from the Mississippi River to St. Paul.
May 12, 2026Open source
It's all about the noodles at Rochester Chinese restaurant
Food writer Holly Ebel says you'll find something unique to eat along with those special noodles.
May 12, 2026Open source
Minnesota Frost playoff match against Montréal Victoire postponed due to illness concerns
The decision was made following consultation with medical personnel. All tickets for the postponed game will be honored for the rescheduled date.
May 11, 2026Open source
Game 5 of Frost series vs. Montreal postponed due to ‘illness’
Monday's series finale between the Minnesota Frost and Montreal Victoire has been postponed due to "player safety concerns related to illness," the PWHL anno...
May 11, 2026Open source
Montreal-Minnesota PWHL game postponed
The PWHL playoff game set to take place Monday night between the Montreal Victoire and the Minnesota Frost has been postponed due to player safety concerns r...
May 11, 2026Open source
All Day, forever: Vikings inducting Adrian Peterson into Ring of Honor
The 29th member of the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor will be Adrian Peterson, who rewrote the team's record books in his 10 seasons in Purple and Gold.
May 11, 2026Open source
Burnsville High School senior wins top National Honor Society award
Feven Tesfaye is the first student in Minnesota history to be awarded the honor.
May 11, 2026Open source
Minnesota artist transforms Timberwolves fandom with hand-painted jean jackets
Bethany Nelson transforms Timberwolves fandom into wearable art with her hand-painted jackets, captivating fans and connecting her creations to the team’s...
May 11, 2026Open source
James Rodriguez’s two assists help Loons to 2-2 draw with Austin
James provided his first MLS goal contributions — a pair of assists — in Minnesota’s 2-2 draw with Austin FC on Sunday at Allianz Field.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Minnesota sues 3M again over PFAS pollution
The lawsuit details that 3M has “47 separate industrial and stormwater outfalls that discharge" into the Mississippi River.
May 25, 2026Open source
Green Monsters: Young Twins sweep Red Sox in Boston for first time since ’94
The bullpen shined again as late-game defense helped Minnesota close the door Sunday.
May 25, 2026Open source
Twins beat Red Sox 4-2 for 9th win in 13 games Trevor Larnach matched his career-high with four hits, Taj B...
Trevor Larnach matched his career-high with four hits, Taj Bradley allowed one run over five innings in his return from a chest muscle injury and the Minneso...
May 24, 2026Open source
Mauricio González scores stoppage-time goal for Minnesota in 1-1 tie with RSL Mauricio González subbed on...
Mauricio González subbed on in the 77th minute for Minnesota United and scored his first career goal in stoppage time in 1-1 tie with Real Salt Lake.
May 23, 2026Open source
Negotiations break down between Chisago County employees and county Talks between Chisago County employees...
Talks between employees of Chisago County, Minnesota, and county officials broke down early Saturday as a weekslong strike continues.
May 23, 2026Open source
MN fraud: DOJ announces fraud charges against 15 people, suspect on run
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a major fraud indictment in Minnesota, with charges being handed up against 15 people for fraud targeting $90 millio...
May 21, 2026Open source
Annual ranking puts St. Paul 4th for parks, just behind Minneapolis
The Trust for Public Land has released its annual ParkScore Index, a national ranking published annually since 2012, and Minnesota's capital city has climbed...
May 20, 2026Open source
LVFL Rickea Jackson to miss remainder of 2026 WNBA season
The Chicago Sky forward and former Lady Vol suffered a left torn ACL against Minnesota on Sunday.
May 19, 2026Open source
Minnesota veteran who became a star on TikTok dies at 84
Kenny Jary, a Minnesota veteran and TikTok star, has died. He was 84. (Photo: KARE11)
May 19, 2026Open source
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