Man put ricin in wife's drink, prompting hazmat response, warrant says
Police allowed the husband to keep the powder at the time since they did not know what it contained, according to the warrant.
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DFLers petition court over Republican actions at Minnesota House
Democrats in the state House accuse Republicans of acting "unlawfully" when they conducted business on Tuesday with no DFL members present.
Family of woman sentenced for drug trafficking says she got caught up with cartel
Several events in Minnesota have had ties to the Sinaloa Cartel.
Ex-officer who kneeled on George Floyd's back to be released from prison
J. Alexander Kueng, who kneeled on Floyd's back, was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for aiding and abetting manslaughter in December 2022.
Man pleads guilty for role in largest fentanyl bust in MN history
Robiel Williams pleaded guilty on Thursday to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl after authorities seized more than 280,000 fentanyl pills in early 2023.
Police searching for pizza delivery driver who went missing
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says Shuefuab "Shue" Xiong, 42, reported to work at Domino's in Apple Valley on Tuesday but did not make four deliveries scheduled around 6 p.m.
Leinenkugel brothers offer to buy Chippewa Falls brewery
The famous Leinenkugel's brewery in Chippewa Falls hasn't been owned by a member of the Leinenkugel family since 1988, but some members of the family want to change that.
Timberwolves lament lifeless starts to games
The Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from a 24-point deficit to forge a late tie in a 116-115 loss to the Golden State Warriors that suggested they're not far from finding their groove.
Contract extension talks enter picture for Vikings' Kevin O'Connell
The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of roster issues to sort out with a host of impending free agents.
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Minn. businesses struggle with the economic impacts of snow's absence
The series of January cold snaps is helping some Minnesota resorts get back on track. Even with below-average snowfall, business is looking up.
Is your Minnesota home properly insured?
From 1980–2024, there were 62 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with losses of over $1 billion each in Minnesota.
Here's how to stay safe amid Minnesota's arctic blast
The Twin Cities aren't dealing with snow and precipitation so roads shouldn't be too much of an issue, but extreme cold brings up its own set of problems.
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The forecast will likely stay dry over the next few days, despite a stretch of chilly days.
Como Zoo and Conservatory redesigns Sunken Garden to make it accessible
For those with limited mobility, visiting the Sunken Garden at Como Zoo and Conservatory is often impossible. But now, a solution. Our Jason Rantala shows us the more than $700,000 redesign.
Apple Valley police searching for missing delivery driver
Apple Valley police are asking for your help finding a pizza delivery driver who's missing.
ICE labels multiple Twin Cities counties as "sanctuary counties"
In four days, Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as our nation's 47th president. He won on a campaign centered largely around immigration and deportation. According to The Vera Institute of Justice, more than 200,000 non-citizens living in Minnesota could be at risk. ICE is already calling out several communities, labeling Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey and Dakota as sanctuary counties. So what does that mean?
Even with below-average snowfall, business is looking up in Mille Lacs
The series of January cold snaps is helping some Minnesota resorts get back on track.
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The Edina and Minnetonka girls hockey teams put an emphasis on mental health during their game Friday. Plus, meet a Benilde St. Margaret's basketball player honoring his late father.
Timberwolves lament lifeless starts to games
The Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from a 24-point deficit to forge a late tie in a 116-115 loss to the Golden State Warriors that suggested they're not far from finding their groove.
Contract extension talks enter picture for Vikings' Kevin O'Connell
The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of roster issues to sort out with a host of impending free agents.
Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer known as "Mr. Baseball," dies at age 90
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
What's next for Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings?
Sam Darnold piled up stats this season, charmed the fanbase and probably earned himself a nice payday in the process. But will he get it from the Vikings?
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Trove of legendary underwear kept safe inside Minnesota History Center
In the basement of the Minnesota History Center, you'll find corridors of giant blue cabinets that are guarded by lock and key.
St. James Hotel in Red Wing full of history
The story behind the St. James Hotel is simple: 11 business owners needed a place for people to stay when they came to town. Likely none of them envisioned their establishment would one day end up on the National Register of Historic Places.
Museum in Little Falls is decked out with nutcrackers
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Inside the 93-year-old Duluth watchtower that's attracted Norwegian royalty
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
Retreat in Sartell allows visitors to sleep under the night sky
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
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Pet-friendly shelter opens for domestic abuse survivors
A shelter in the Twin Cities is doing something unique to make help more accessible and comfortable for survivors of domestic violence.
Minneapolis esthetician helps restore dignity to elderly and disabled clients
A Minneapolis woman with a knack for pampering people is stepping up amidst a personal care attendant shortage.
Milestone for Kobi Co. as it celebrates 2 years at brick-and-mortar location
A local business, started during the pandemic, will soon celebrate two years at a physical location.
Granddaughter of Vietnam veteran helps veterans experiencing homelessness
Emily Roth is the president of the Minnesota Children of the American Revolution and chose to help homeless veterans as her state project.
App provides resources, comfort for people with ALS
After her son was diagnosed with ALS, Faith thrust herself into research and organizations supporting the cure for ALS. She started getting involved with Everything ALS.
Firefighter collecting donations to help first responders in Ukraine
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Svetlana Vold immediately thought of her mom's teachings and looked to give back to her old Ukrainian neighbors who were suffering.
Union Gospel Mission serves free Christmas meals
Volunteers at St. Paul's Union Gospel Mission served up hundreds of Christmas Day meals during a free lunch on Wednesday.
Twin Cities Salvation Army receiving $250K grant
The Salvation Army says it's a proven fact that donations decline when the bells aren't ringing. Fewer volunteers mean fewer rings and fewer dollars raised.
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Gallery: Vikings named to 2025 Pro Bowl Games
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesota's tiniest residents celebrate Halloween
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Northern lights in Minnesota: Oct. 10, 2024
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
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Man pleads guilty for role in largest fentanyl bust in MN history
Robiel Williams pleaded guilty on Thursday to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl after authorities seized more than 280,000 fentanyl pills in early 2023.
Police searching for pizza delivery driver who went missing
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says Shuefuab "Shue" Xiong, 42, reported to work at Domino's in Apple Valley on Tuesday but did not make four deliveries scheduled around 6 p.m.
Walz pitches sales tax changes, trimming spending in budget proposal
Gov. Tim Walz's budget proposal would make changes to sales tax collections and trim state spending in an effort to stave off a steep shortfall in future years.
Como Zoo & Conservatory makes Sunken Garden more accessible
For more than 100 years, the Sunken Garden at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory has been a literal hot spot for many, unless you travel by wheel.
Minnesota's largest county, city distance themselves from ICE
While a bill to make Minnesota a Sanctuary State failed in 2024, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) considers Anoka, Hennepin, Dakota and Ramsey County as "sanctuary counties."
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MN man charged with federal hate crime offenses
A Minnesota man has been indicted and charged with federal hate crime for assaulting a Black man outside of a bar.
Iowa senator says state should "buy" 9 southern Minn. counties
An Iowa lawmaker has his sights set on some southern Minnesota property — not for himself, but for the Hawkeye state itself.
Addiction specialists raise concerns about rise in overdoses
Mariah Southwick says her friends, Rachel Kretchmer and Michael Shulze, died one week ago after buying what they thought was cocaine — instead, it was fentanyl-laced cocaine.
Future doctor shortage could impact rural communities the most
There is real concern among health officials there won't be nearly enough doctors in the future, let alone for rural Minnesota in the near term.
Minnesota hospitals cut back on labor and delivery units
A growing number of women are foregoing the traditional labor and delivery unit in a hospital, and are instead giving birth in centers run by midwives.
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Leinenkugel brothers offer to buy Chippewa Falls brewery
The famous Leinenkugel's brewery in Chippewa Falls hasn't been owned by a member of the Leinenkugel family since 1988, but some members of the family want to change that.
Wisconsin's governor creates new violence-prevention office in wake of school shooting
Wisconsin's Democratic governor has created a new office dedicated to preventing gun violence, a month after a school shooting not far from the state Capitol.
Wisconsin Legislature puts photo ID requirement on ballot
Wisconsin's photo ID requirement for voting would be elevated from a state law to a constitutional amendment under a proposal approved in the Republican-controlled Assembly with no support from Democrats.
Woman who stabbed classmate for "Slender Man" can be released from custody
A Wisconsin woman who at age 12 stabbed her sixth-grade classmate nearly to death to please online horror character Slender Man will be released from a psychiatric hospital, a judge ordered on Thursday.
Authorities need help searching for a missing Superior, Wis. man.
Richard Elliot, 62, has not been seen since Wednesday morning.
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Walz pitches sales tax changes, trimming spending in budget proposal
Gov. Tim Walz's budget proposal would make changes to sales tax collections and trim state spending in an effort to stave off a steep shortfall in future years.
Minnesota's largest county, city distance themselves from ICE
While a bill to make Minnesota a Sanctuary State failed in 2024, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) considers Anoka, Hennepin, Dakota and Ramsey County as "sanctuary counties."
Surgeon general's new danger warnings for drinking alcohol surprises many users
The U.S. surgeon general says even one drink per week significantly raises your cancer risks.
Odds of cancer increase if you have one drink a week, surgeon general says
The surgeon general says even if you have one drink once a week over a lifetime your odds cancer risk rises significantly.
Iowa senator says state should "buy" 9 southern Minn. counties
An Iowa lawmaker has his sights set on some southern Minnesota property — not for himself, but for the Hawkeye state itself.
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Minn. businesses struggle with the economic impacts of snow's absence
The series of January cold snaps is helping some Minnesota resorts get back on track. Even with below-average snowfall, business is looking up.
Progresso debuts savory new "soup drops" for cold and flu season
The brand says the savory drops are available for a limited time in January for National Soup Month, and the peak of cold and flu season.
UnitedHealth posts better-than-expected 4Q profits in 2024
UnitedHealth posted a better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit, but a nagging rise in medical costs and care utilization surprised Wall Street.
Is your Minnesota home properly insured?
From 1980–2024, there were 62 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with losses of over $1 billion each in Minnesota.
How the California fires could drive up insurance costs in Minn.
Insurance claims are skyrocketing in California. But what does that mean for your homeowners insurance costs here in Minnesota?
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Man pleads guilty for role in largest fentanyl bust in MN history
Robiel Williams pleaded guilty on Thursday to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl after authorities seized more than 280,000 fentanyl pills in early 2023.
MN man charged with federal hate crime offenses
A Minnesota man has been indicted and charged with federal hate crime for assaulting a Black man outside of a bar.
HCAO to challenge incompetency finding for man accused of shooting neighbor
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office says it will challenge a ruling that deemed a south Minneapolis man, who allegedly shot his neighbor in the neck following months of harassment, incompetent to stand trial.
School bus aide accused of sexually assaulting Woodbury boy
A school bus aide faces a felony charge after allegedly sexually assaulting a Woodbury boy on a bus ride home.
Man put ricin in wife's drink, prompting hazmat response, warrant says
Police allowed the husband to keep the powder at the time since they did not know what it contained, according to the warrant.
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Surgeon general's new danger warnings for drinking alcohol surprises many users
The U.S. surgeon general says even one drink per week significantly raises your cancer risks.
UnitedHealth posts better-than-expected 4Q profits in 2024
UnitedHealth posted a better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit, but a nagging rise in medical costs and care utilization surprised Wall Street.
Addiction specialists raise concerns about rise in overdoses
Mariah Southwick says her friends, Rachel Kretchmer and Michael Shulze, died one week ago after buying what they thought was cocaine — instead, it was fentanyl-laced cocaine.
Future doctor shortage could impact rural communities the most
There is real concern among health officials there won't be nearly enough doctors in the future, let alone for rural Minnesota in the near term.
FDA bans food dye Red 3, citing concern over cancer in some animals
The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.
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David Lynch, director of "Twin Peaks" and "Blue Velvet," dies at 78
David Lynch has died at the age of 78, his family announced.
Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer known as "Mr. Baseball," dies at age 90
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
Princess Kate announces she's in remission from cancer
Princess Kate made the announcement on social media after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment.
Oscar-winning filmmaker's 9-hour Prince doc may never be shown
The Oscar-winning filmmaker behind "O.J.: Made in America" has made a nine-hour documentary about the life and achievements of Prince. However, it may never end up getting the audience it deserves.
Kristen Bell donates thousands to help Twin Cities man battling cancer
A Hollywood A-lister has come to the help of an immigrant living in Minnesota as he fights a serious illness.