American Girl announces 2027 Girl of the Year from Wisconsin
American Girl has announced its 2027 Girl of the Year doll — and she's the first one from Wisconsin.
American Girl has announced its 2027 Girl of the Year doll — and she's the first one from Wisconsin.
Ranking adult literacy rates across the Midwest
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
Pastor dies after severe spinal injury during cruise celebrating son’s wedding
A Minnesota pastor died after suffering a severe spinal cord injury and nearly drowning in a pool aboard a cruise ship in Italy while celebrating his son’s wedding.
A Minnesota pastor died after suffering a severe spinal cord injury and nearly drowning in a pool aboard a cruise ship in Italy while celebrating his son’s wedding.
Best time to see fall colors in the Midwest: Maps
Fall is quickly approaching — as are fall colors! See when foliage is coming to your state.
Fall is quickly approaching — as are fall colors! See when foliage is coming to your state.
Feds charge ICE agent with lying about Minneapolis shooting: Report
The Department of Justice is charging ICE agent Christian Castro with making false statements connected to the shooting of a Venezuelan in Minneapolis in January, the Associated Press reports.
The Department of Justice is charging ICE agent Christian Castro with making false statements connected to the shooting of a Venezuelan in Minneapolis in January, the Associated Press reports.
2 dead, 6 hurt in Minneapolis apartment building mass shooting
Police are investigating what led to a deadly shooting inside a downtown Minneapolis apartment building that left two people dead and six others injured — including three police officers.
Police are investigating what led to a deadly shooting inside a downtown Minneapolis apartment building that left two people dead and six others injured — including three police officers.
Partial lunar eclipse may be visible in the Midwest Thursday into Friday
A partial lunar eclipse may be visible through Thursday's night sky. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.
A partial lunar eclipse may be visible through Thursday's night sky. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.
ICE agent released from Texas jail after court ruling in extradition battle
ICE agent Christian Castro has been released from jail in Texas after a judge denied a motion by Minnesota officials seeking to keep him held as they fight for his extradition in a Hennepin County case.
ICE agent Christian Castro has been released from jail in Texas after a judge denied a motion by Minnesota officials seeking to keep him held as they fight for his extradition in a Hennepin County case.
Judge denies Minnesota bid to keep ICE agent jailed in Texas
A judge has denied an attempt by Minnesota officials to block the release of the ICE agent charged in a January shooting in Minneapolis as the state battles with Texas Governor Greg Abbott over the agent's extradition.
A judge has denied an attempt by Minnesota officials to block the release of the ICE agent charged in a January shooting in Minneapolis as the state battles with Texas Governor Greg Abbott over the agent's extradition.
Judge to rule whether Texas must extradite ICE officer to Minnesota
A federal judge is expected to decide whether Texas must extradite ICE officer Christian Castro to Minnesota, where he faces assault and false reporting charges stemming from a January shooting.
A federal judge is expected to decide whether Texas must extradite ICE officer Christian Castro to Minnesota, where he faces assault and false reporting charges stemming from a January shooting.
Jake Lang won't face felony charges after riot arrest in Minneapolis
Far-right activist Jake Lang will not face charges after he was arrested in Minneapolis on riot charges, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced on Tuesday. However, the protester dressed up as Spider-Man is facing charges.
Far-right activist Jake Lang will not face charges after he was arrested in Minneapolis on riot charges, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced on Tuesday. However, the protester dressed up as Spider-Man is facing charges.
Apple Valley tree-trimming worker crushed coworker's head with hydraulic grapple: Charges
A man has been charged after he accidentally crushed his coworker's head in a hydraulic grapple, killing him in Apple Valley.
A man has been charged after he accidentally crushed his coworker's head in a hydraulic grapple, killing him in Apple Valley.
Childhood vaccination rates continue to fall, including in the Midwest
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
Midwest states rank among top 10 for livability
WalletHub ranked all 50 states in the country for livability with a few states across the Midwest ranked among the financial company's top 15.
WalletHub ranked all 50 states in the country for livability with a few states across the Midwest ranked among the financial company's top 15.
3 adults, 1 child dead in triple murder-suicide in Hopkins, Burnsville
Two people and one child were found dead in an incident at an in-home daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota Wednesday morning.
Two people and one child were found dead in an incident at an in-home daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota Wednesday morning.
Chipotle pulls jalapeños over salmonella concerns
Chipotle is pulling jalapeños from its store after a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
Chipotle is pulling jalapeños from its store after a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
Chipotle pulls jalapeños from stores after salmonella outbreak in Minnesota
Chipotle is pulling jalapeños from its store after a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
Chipotle is pulling jalapeños from its store after a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter pleads guilty to all federal charges
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to charges stemming from the fatal shootings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the shootings that injured Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman.
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to charges stemming from the fatal shootings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the shootings that injured Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman.
George Floyd’s family reflects 6 years after his murder
Six years after George Floyd’s murder sparked worldwide calls for police reform and racial justice, his family says more change is still needed as Minneapolis prepares for a new chapter at George Floyd Square.
Six years after George Floyd’s murder sparked worldwide calls for police reform and racial justice, his family says more change is still needed as Minneapolis prepares for a new chapter at George Floyd Square.
Target reports best quarterly sales growth since 2022 under new CEO
Still facing backlash over several boycott attempts, Target is reportedly seeing a surge in sales after launching a major turnaround plan under its new CEO.
Still facing backlash over several boycott attempts, Target is reportedly seeing a surge in sales after launching a major turnaround plan under its new CEO.