Gus Walz votes for first time, to cheers and a high-five from dad
Gus Walz voted Wednesday morning, 10 days after his 18th birthday. Gov. Tim Walz and Gus fed their ballots into the machine together as an election worker called out “First-time voter" and the room erupted in cheers.
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.
10-year-old driving stolen car nearly hits children on Minneapolis playground: Video
Minneapolis police say a 10-year-old boy has been arrested after stealing a car and driving recklessly near a crowded school playground, nearly hitting children who were playing outside.
MN troopers, deputies team up to stop out-of-control Honda after malfunction: Video
Quick-thinking law enforcement officers in northern Minnesota were able to stop a Honda Pilot that apparently malfunctioned, leaving the teen driver racing uncontrollably toward a dead-end.
Derek Chauvin moved to new federal prison after stabbing
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the murder of George Floyd, has been moved to a new federal prison.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dozens of eagles spotted at Minnesota lake: Video
Dozens of eagles were spotted at Lake Traverse in Wheaton, Minnesota, on Sunday.
Woman drowned child in bathtub, threw body in Bloomington hotel dumpster: Charges
A 20-year-old mother is accused of drowning her child in the tub at a Bloomington hotel because she "could not enjoy her bath" while he was crying in the other room, according to court records.
Burnsville first responders shot: 2 officers, 1 firefighter-paramedic killed
Several Burnsville police officers were shot — two officers and one firefighter-paramedic were killed — while responding to a domestic call on Sunday morning.
Twin sister tried to take blame for woman charged in fatal Amish buggy crash
A woman has been formally charged in connection to a crash that killed two children riding in an Amish buggy in September 2023, after her twin sister attempted to take the fall for her.
Ricky Cobb shooting: Minnesota State Trooper charged with murder
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has filed a murder charge against Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the killing of Ricky Cobb II.
Pickup truck narrowly misses kids getting off school bus in northern MN
A northern Minnesota sheriff's department is searching for a reckless driver who narrowly missed two children getting off their bus earlier this month.