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Gallery: Gov. Walz's State of the State
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gave the State of the State address from the new Owatonna High School on Tuesday.
Lawmakers convene for the opening day of the new legislative session
Minnesota's 2024 legislative session will focus on bonding projects and fixes to new laws.
Photos: Dean Phillips makes his stand in New Hampshire
The Minnesota Democrat is hoping his presidential campaign can make a difference in the seemingly locked-in 2024 race.
Families collect Christmas trees and enjoy activities at B&J Evergreen
The tree farm featured cut-your-own Christmas tree, pet a camel in the petting zoo, sing Christmas carols on a horse drawn wagon through the fields of Christmas trees and many other family activities in Clear Lake.
8th Annual Chanhassen Turkey Trot 5K
The Chanhassen Turkey Trot 5K took place on Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023 in Chanhassen, Minn.
Rep. Dean Phillips signs declaration of presidential candidacy
Rep. Dean Phillips officially threw his hat in the ring for the 2024 presidential election. The Minnesota legislator signed a declaration of candidacy to run for the New Hampshire presidential primary on Friday in Concord, NH.
Minnesota Buddhist community celebrates unveiling of new stupa in Minneapolis
A sacred stupa is a physical structure in which a relic of the Buddha, enlightened beings, or holy books is enshrined.
Former Minnesota Gov. Al Quie lies in state
Quie served as Minnesota's 35th governor from 1979-1983. He also served in the Minnesota Senate and U.S. House during his career. Quie died at age 99 on Aug. 18.
Grupo de Danzas Colombianas MN perform
The group, dedicated to performances of Colombian folklore, danced and sang at the Minnesota State Fair.
Gov. Tim Walz announces State Supreme Court Justice Natalie Hudson will be the new chief justice
In this role, Hudson will be the first person of color to lead the Minnesota Supreme Court. It was also announced that Karl Procaccini will be an associate justice to fill her vacancy.
Farmers display sustainable farming amid Farmfest
Mark Gutierrez, executive director of the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition, had a field at Farmfest of eight different crops, designed to add nitrogen and phosphorus back into the soil and to allow livestock to graze on those fields.
Politicians attend Farmfest
Gov. Tim Walz and members of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee were at the event. Walz attended a farm policy discussion, and the committee held a congressional farm bill hearing.
St. Paul preschoolers color and learn about sequences
More kids will have access to Minnesota preschools under new legislation that will help fund early learning scholarships.
St. Paul nonprofit launches new program to serve homeless vets in the Twin Cities
Veteran Brett Gipson is the first vet to move into the new wing after the program became permanent. St. Paul nonprofit Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities launched the program to serve homeless military veterans.
Cascade Bay Water Park draws many as temperatures reach the mid -90s
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the Twin Cities.
Loved ones speak about the loss of Trinity Ottoson-Smith at her killer's sentencing
D'Pree Robinson was sentenced to 37 1/2 years for the killing of the 9-year-old.
Drag queen, Miz Diagnosis, reads to kids and parents at Little Roo's clothing store.
During the reading, protestors and supporters gathered outside with flags and banners. This followed a viral TikTok of a woman confronting staff about the upcoming event the previous week.
Justice Department finds pattern of discriminatory policing in MPLS
Photo Gallery – Reactions to Justice Department finding a pattern of discriminatory policing in Minneapolis.
Gallery: Edina beats Stillwater in girls lacrosse state semifinals
The Hornets defeated the Ponies 10-7 to advance to the state final.
Poor air quality in the Twin Cities from Canadian wildfires
Air-quality alert expanded as pollution reaches unhealthy levels for all groups.
Building a time capsule at the Newman School
Students at the Newman School a Jewish day school in St. Paul helped build a time capsule on Friday.
Walz signs historic bill legalizing marijuana in Minnesota
Minnesota became the 23rd state in the country to legalize recreational marijuana for adults after Gov. Tim Walz signed the measure into law on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
Gov. Tim Walz signs budget bill at Capitol
Along with DFL legislative leaders and his commissioners, Gov. Tim Walz threw a bill-signing party Wednesday morning, May 24, 2023, on the Capitol steps in front of hundreds of supporters, a pep band at his side and a drone camera overhead recording the occasion
Lynx lose 77-66 to Chicago
The Minnesota Lynx lost 77-66 to the Chicago Sky in the season opener at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Friday, May 19, 2023.
State Trooper at the Capitol Day
For the first time, the State Patrol held "State Trooper at the Capitol Day" on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in St. Paul. The agency had K-9 Demos, Drone Demos, antique cars, rollover simulator and the helicopter.
Funeral services for Kaitie Leising
Funeral services were held for St. Croix County Sheriff's Deputy Kaitie Leising on Friday, May 12, 2023 in Hudson, Wisc.
Street Team patrols work downtown St. Paul
Commercial properties in the downtown improvement district pay assessments for cleaning and safety services.
Woodbury Humane Society hosts limited adoption event
The Animal Humane Society is reopening its Woodbury location for limited adoption services. It closed all three locations (Golden Valley, Coon Rapids and Woodbury) in April after a canine influenza outbreak.
Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff visits Asia Mall in Eden Prairie
SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff stopped at the Asia Mall in Eden Prairie, Minn., on May 3, 2023, as part of a national small business week road show.
UN holds listening session on racial justice in Minnesota
A United Nations group of experts studying racial justice in the context of law enforcement were at the Urban League Tuesday listening to Black people in Minnesota about their experiences with law enforcement racism and violence.
Minnesota Senate passes marijuana legalization bill, bringing it closer to law than ever before
The Senate bill must be reconciled with House legislation that passed earlier this week.
Minnesota to become "refuge" for abortion, gender-affirming care with new laws
Gov. Tim Walz signed a trio of progressive proposals Thursday, including a ban on conversion therapy.
Behind the scenes at the Guthrie Theater, where the magic gets made
We were backstage as the recent "Blues for an Alabama Sky" show came to life.
Minnetonka defeats Edina to win 2A championship
Minnetonka won 2-1 against Edina to earn the 2A state hockey championship on Saturday, March 11, 2023.
Gallery: Cretin-Derham Hall upsets Maple Grove in Class 2A boys hockey quarterfinal
Cretin-Derham Hall defeated second-seeded Maple Grove 3-1 in Class 2A quarterfinal at Xcel Energy Center on Thursday.
Gallery: Edina bests Moorhead to advance to semifinals
Edina and Moorhead faced off at Xcel Energy Center on Thursday during a Class 2A boys hockey quarterfinal. The Hornets won 7-6 in two overtimes to advance to the semifinals.
Photos: School lunch at at Champlin-Brooklyn Park Academy
As free school meals seem poised to become law in Minnesota, supporters worry about funding for programs determined by free school lunch eligibility forms. Critics argue the legislation's price tag is too high.
Photos: Winter Fun Fest at Dodge Nature Center
Dodge Nature Center hosted Winter Fun Fest for activities including sleigh rides, snowshoeing, boot hockey, ice golf and more.
Blake Shelton rocked Xcel Arena on his Back to the Honky Tonk Tour
Country singer turned TV celeb Blake Shelton, played Xcel Arena on his Back to the Honky Tonk Tour with noteworthy opener Carly Pierce.
Vice President Kamala Harris tours St. Cloud plant
Vice President Kamala Harris visited the final assembly plant for New Flyer electric buses, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 St. Cloud, Minn.
Gov. Tim Walz signs abortion access into state law
Walz's signature makes Minnesota the sixteenth state to spell out a right to abortion access in its law books or constitution, and the first Legislature take such action since Roe was overturned last June.
Photos: Minnesotans protest the executions in Iran at the State Capitol
Minnesota Iranian community members gathered for a rally protesting the executions of political prisoners in Iran and to spread awareness and visibility to the uprisings in Iran in the name of the movement for "Woman, Life, Freedom" at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
Photos: Tailgating Worship Service
Calvary and Spring Lake Lutheran Churches held a Tailgating Worship Service and Potluck on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023.
Roosevelt High School's Operation Holiday Basket
Volunteers packed food baskets at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis on Friday, December 16, 2022. For more than 50 years, Roosevelt High School students and alumni have teamed up to collect donations and pack hundreds of baskets full of all the fixings for holiday meals to support Minneapolis families.
Holidazzle kicks off
Holidazzle kicked off at Loring Park on Friday night November 25, 2022 in Minneapolis.
Minnesota State Capitol kicks off holiday preparations
Holiday preparations kicked off at the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Gov. Tim Walz was presented an unnamed turkey by the Minn. Turkey Growers Association, ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The state Christmas tree was also delivered and set up in the Capitol Rotunda.
Mankato West football defeats Rogers 14-10 in 5A semifinal
Rogers lost to Mankato West 14-10 in a 5A semifinal game on Saturday, Nov. 19 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Mankato West will advance to the 5A championship game.
New London-Spicer football bests Watertown-Mayer in 3A semifinal game
Watertown-Mayer and New London-Spicer faced off in a semifinal game of the 3A football tournament on Saturday, Nov. 19 at US Bank Stadium.
Photos: Girls and boys 3A cross country races
Aiden Jones of Minneapolis Washburn won the 3A boys title, and Abbey Nechanicky took the 3A girls title during the race on Saturday, Nov. 5 in Northfield, Minn.
Minnehaha Creek dries up for second year
The normally-flowing Minnehaha Creek's water levels are severely down for the second year in a row.
Break-in at the Islamic Center of St. Cloud
CAIR-MN held a news conference with leadership of the Islamic Center of St. Cloud Friday to call for stepped-up police patrols following a break-in at the St. Cloud Islamic Center's downtown location. Suspects have been apprehended by the St. Cloud Police.
Gallery: Twins beat Royals 4-0
The Twins beat the Royals 4-0 on Wednesday at Target Field, sweeping the three-game series.
New Minneapolis Firefighters
Minneapolis welcomes 23 new firefighters
Loons beat Everton 4-0
The Minnesota United FC beat Everton 4-0 in a friendly match on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.
Open Arms of Minnesota plans to expand
Open Arms of Minnesota, a Minneapolis nonprofit that provides free meals to Minnesotans with life-threatening illnesses, is expanding to open a new facility in St. Paul this fall to increase the number of meals delivered to people in need statewide. For nearly four decades, the nonprofit has operated out of a south Minneapolis building.
John Thompson: 30 years after his farm accident
John Thompson, who as an 18-year-old North Dakotan won widespread fame after his arms were ripped off in a farm accident and then reattached in the Twin Cities, looks forward to a more normal life after surviving the highs and lows of celebrity.
Photos: First day of the State Republican Convention
The first day of the Minnesota State Republican Convention in Rochester at the Mayo Civic Center on Friday, May 13, 2022.
Two years later, Fairmont community reflects on pandemic
People in Minnesota's first rural COVID hotspot reflects on how its early outbreak shaped its views, changed its pandemic narrative.
Colleges fight to recruit shrinking pool of students
Colleges look to recover enrollment as dropoff in young adult population looms.
City officials react to MPD report
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights reported the Minneapolis Police Department has engaged in a pattern of racial discrimination in violation of the state's civil rights law over the past decade.
Gov. Walz delivers State of the State Address
Gov. Tim Walz delivered his second in-person State of the State Address on Sunday, April 24, 2022.
Photos: Wild host Vegas
The Minnesota Wild hosted the Vegas Golden Knights on the same day new Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury was introduced.
Twin Cities teachers rally at State Capitol
Twin Cities teachers, including MFT, Minneapolis Federation of Teachers Local 59, and ESP, Education Support Professionals, rallied at the Minnesota State Capitol.
President Biden visits Superior, Wisconsin
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visited Yellowjacket Union at University of Wisconsin-Superior on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
