Dakota County: 2027 Budget and property tax open house Thursday
Thursday’s open house will give residents a chance to ask questions about the county’s three budget proposals.
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Eagan massage therapist pleads guilty to sexually assaulting four clients
Johnny Le’s plea agreement included admitting to the top count in each case for an overall sentence totaling 10 years in prison.
Trump honors 9/11 victims at the Ellipse, pledging to ‘never forget’
President Donald Trump has honored the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks by vowing to “never forget.” He spoke Tuesday at an event at the Ellipse that opens days of commemorations of the attacks a q...
Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development
An Anthropic researcher is resigning over concerns about irresponsible development of artificial intelligence. Jacob Coxon, who worked at Anthropic and OpenAI, shared his worries about unsafe development pra...
Inver Grove Heights boy, 12, organizes fundraiser for his mom ahead of her surgery
The Inver Grove Heights seventh grader is auctioning off some of his Lego sets as well as a cooking session to raise funds for his family.
4 easy meals to ease back-to-school (and work) woes
All these recipes feature simple ingredients you should be able to find in any decent grocery store and go from stovetop or oven to table in less time than it takes to do a load of laundry or watch your kid...
Two women who tortured and killed Sam Nordquist are sentenced to life in prison
The two women, Precious Arzuaga, 40, and her former romantic partner Jennifer Quijano, 32, previously pleaded guilty to all the charges they faced, which included first-degree murder, kidnapping, conspiracy...
PWHL adds national TV deal that keeps games free to watch
League's first season-long national television partnership will include a national game of the week and the Walter Cup playoffs.
St. Paul Area Chamber to create committee to study joining with Minneapolis
Without fully committing to a merger, the board voted more generally to "affirm its support for a new approach to strengthen business advocacy, member services, and economic vibrancy in St. Paul, the East Me...
St. Paul man gets 20-year prison sentence for fatally shooting Rice Street bar patron
Oscar Lee Covington was shot in the abdomen outside Born’s Bar in 2024, and died nearly a month later.
Gov. Tim Walz marks 450M free school meals on first day of school
The governor reflects on one of the hallmarks of his tenure and addresses his absence from campaigns.
Ex-Minnesota State Patrol Trooper sentenced to 27 years in prison for creating pornography involving toddler
“This defendant took an oath to protect the public, but he instead committed one of the most abhorrent offenses imaginable,” Dan Rosen, the U.S. attorney for Minnesota, said in a statement.
Gang injunctions worked at MN State Fair, officials say
There were no violations of civil gang injunctions at or around the Minnesota State Fair, officials said Tuesday, the day after the 12-day event ended.
MN State Fair sets two daily attendance records, falls just short of 2025 overall
The Minnesota State Fair opened strong, with the first two days setting new attendance records. From there, however, the crowds dwindled.
What’s new for SPPS students beginning the 2026-27 school year?
Several of St. Paul Public School’s newest programs have added a grade level for this school year.
What to know about Canada’s escalating trade war with the US as Carney retaliates with tariffs
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion of US goods take effect Tuesday, turning its escalating trade war with Trump into a test.
Concert review: CeCe Winans offers memorable end to the Minnesota State Fair
Winans delivered both her own material and other gospel standards with a truly stunning voice.
Camp Ripley: Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum opens this weekend
The new museum will officially open during a three-day celebration featuring the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, historic warbird flyovers, historical reenactors, live music and more.
How will the Vikings fare this season? Here’s our game-by-game prediction
The Minnesota Vikings are slotted to finish in last place in the NFC North. The Pioneer Press predicts their 2026 record, including a playoff berth.
Gophers-Mississippi State is rare Big Ten-SEC clash this season
Five other Big Ten programs won’t play a single Power Four Conference opponent, nor Notre Dame, in nonconference play this year.
Gophers running back Ryan Estrada out for the season
UMN Gophers running back Ryan Estrada suffered a season-ending knee injury during Minnesota's win over Eastern Illinois.
Here’s what to know about St. Paul Public Schools’ strategic plan
The St. Paul Public Schools board unanimously approved the district’s 2033 strategic plan on Aug. 18 after months of surveying families, students and staff. The seven-year plan is intended to guide distric...
Stillwater school board member suspends re-election campaign
Stillwater Area School Board member Andrew Thelander’s name will be on the ballot this fall, but he has decided to suspend his campaign.
One dead in Lakeville shooting
No one was in custody as of late Sunday but the early investigation indicated "no information suggesting a threat to the public," according to police.