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Bill aims to reduce State Fair gridlock and improve transit options
Legislation authored by Rep. Rick Hansen, DFL-South St. Paul, calls for a 100% increase in transit options over 2023 levels.
After UnitedHealth cyberattack, officials warn of scam calls seeking personal information
Officials say health care providers will not call to ask for credit card numbers, banking or other financial information.
Two found dead after fire on Red Lake Reservation
The FBI and officials from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are investigating.
Stuck or stalled on a train track? Get out and away from your vehicle fast
Nearly 30 vehicles got stuck on light-rail tracks in the Twin Cities last year.
Pine County is now Minnesota's fastest growing as the state population remains stable
The state's population of 5,737,915 last year was up 0.4% from 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau said.
Target is making a major change to its self-checkout lanes
A pilot led to the change going into effect Sunday at nearly 2,000 stores.
Man dies after being shot in St. Paul's Dayton's Bluff neighborhood
No one has been arrested. The death is the fourth homicide in the city this year.
Crystal's Rockford Road Library is set to reopen, with eco-friendly features and a celebration
A $7.3 million renovation is nearly complete and the library will reopen in early April.
South Dakota Gov. Noem sued over social media video praising Texas dentist who fixed her teeth
Travelers United called the video a "misleading" and "deceptive" advertisement.
Man charged with attempted murder in standoff with police in Oakdale
The St. Paul man faces seven counts in connection with the hours-long standoff with police.
Mosquitos are getting an early start, but numbers may be down this year
A lack of snowmelt and unseasonable warmth is getting the biting and swatting season started early, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District says.
Suspect who fired shots at police arrested after standoff in Oakdale
A woman and baby who were with the suspect were unharmed and moved to safety, police said.
Five teenagers arrested in connection with robbery spree in Minneapolis
Four boys and a girl, ages 13 to 15, are accused of robbing two people and driving a stolen car.
Delta Air Lines' business is soaring; CEO expects busy summer travel season
Nine of the airline's busiest sales days of all time have occurred in the past 10 weeks, chief exec Ed Bastian says.
Lake Minnetonka's 1878 record for earliest ice-out date stands
Some bays were still frozen over Monday, meaning ice-out wasn't complete — but boaters were out nevertheless, more than a month before the sprawling lake's average ice-out date.
One shot at apartment building on St. Paul's East Side, gunman at large
Police went to an apartment building on the 1100 block of Westminster Street about 3 a.m. Monday on a call about a shooting.
Vice President Harris coming to the Twin Cities on Thursday
Her stop in Minnesota is part of the White House's "Fight for Reproductive Freedoms" tour.
Lack of snow has state roads looking quite trashy
MnDOT sent out crews to clean up part of I-94 in Minneapolis that was especially bad
3 teens arrested after school resource officer is kicked in the head at Fridley High School
The officer suffered "severe harm" and was taken to a hospital.
Metro Transit will run Northstar trains for Twins, Vikings games this year
The popular service will run for all weekend, weekday afternoon games and on Memorial Day and July 4.
July 4th fireworks will return to downtown Mpls. for first time in 5 years
The pyrotechnic show "Red, White and Boom" was last held in 2019.
Minnesota weather watchers, take note: National Weather Service looking for more volunteer weather observers
The NWS is looking for people to join the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network and help provide a better understanding of storms' impact.
Here are the issues at stake as Minneapolis raises pay for Uber and Lyft drivers
Mayor Jacob Frey vows to veto the measure passed Thursday.
Striking janitors to return to work Thursday; 15 arrested at MSP Airport
Thousands of janitors had been on strike since Monday seeking better pay, cheaper health care and retirement plans.
St. Paul Academy graduate realizes lifelong dream of becoming a NASA astronaut
Anil Menon is now eligible to receive flight assignments that could include missions to the moon.
Lawsuit settlement against Kia, Hyundai includes option to get anti-theft device from Minneapolis startup firm
Victims can opt to buy one of TC Nighthawks' car-tracking tags and be reimbursed as part of the deal.
Authorities ID man found dead in St. Croix River near Hudson, Wis.
The death resulted from a drowning; foul play is not suspected.
Authorities ID men killed in Afton plane crash
The crash happened Saturday in a residential area of the east metro suburb.
Fire damages Roseville motel
No one was hurt in the fire at the Norwood Inn and Suites
Officials say crackdown on speeding will last all summer
Deaths on state roads are alarmingly high for this time of the year, state officials said, and speeding is a big reason why.
Want to serve on the Plymouth City Council? Here's your chance.
The city is accepting applications to fill vacant seats; the deadline is Wednesday.
Brooklyn Park police create unit to curb youth violence
The Violence Intervention Unit will aim to improve outcomes for youths considered at high risk of committing crimes.
Months after suffering cardiac arrest at MSP, survivor meets bystanders who helped save his life
Jay May says he is alive thanks to the efforts of three travelers who did CPR and used a defibrillator after he collapsed at the airport last July.
St. Paul attorney disbarred for misappropriating funds of Hmong clients
The Supreme Court agreed with a lower court's recommendation that Fong E. Lee be disbarred.
Here is Wednesday's procession route for first responders killed in Burnsville
Members of the community are invited to line the route to show support for law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics and the families of the victims.
Proposed ordinance raising rideshare driver pay back before Minneapolis committee Tuesday
Uber and Lyft say they would stop serving Minneapolis if the minimum pay ordinance is enacted.
This week's weather: Record warmth, then snow, wind, and back to warmth
Temperatures peaked in the 60s Monday; next, they'll nosedive into the single digits before flirting with 70 as the calendar turns to March.
Making good on Super Bowl pledge, Buffalo Wild Wings offers free wings Monday
The offer is good from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday at participating restaurants.
Road rage possibly led to driver being shot in Blaine
No arrests have been made. The incident occurred Saturday and is under investigation.
Ramp closure gates in metro are part of MnDOT crash strategy pilot
The gates will be used only in emergency situations, a MnDOT spokeswoman said.
Brooklyn Center settles suit with former chief who quit after Daunte Wright shooting
Tim Gannon sued the city, claiming he was forced to resign after Kimberly Potter shot Daunte Wright.
Plans are in the works to give Hennepin County's Brookdale Library a $17 million facelift
Improvements also are planned for the building, which houses a service center and courtroom.
Anoka County will take down another 400 infected ash trees with help of DNR grant
Most of the trees to be removed are in the northwestern part of the county; they'll be replaced with a variety of other trees.
Metro Transit's first TRIP agents boarding light-rail trains Friday
The agents will conduct fare inspections, answer questions and direct riders to resources.
In wake of tragedy, decals supporting Burnsville police, fire departments in high demand
Print Lab Wraps in Lakeville is making the decals, inspired by an idea that came from the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority.
Man fatally struck by Metro Transit bus in St. Paul
The crash happened on Ford Parkway at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday.
Commissioner Matt Look says goodbye to Anoka County Board
Look in January accepted the position of city administrator in East Bethel.
Fire damages St. Paul's Magnolias restaurant
The fire broke out late Monday at Magnolias in St. Paul, which had just celebrated 40 years in business. The extent of the damage was not immediately known.
After Burnsville shootings, departments lean on each other
Kindness from the community, support from fellow officers are important to help the department and law enforcement community heal, officials say.
Burnsville warns of scam fundraisers after fatal police shootings
Links to official donation sites in response to the killing of two Burnsville police officers and a paramedic will be posted on the city website later this week.
Move Minneapolis offers consulting service for those going multimodal
Free 15-minute calls provide tips and information on how to get around without driving.
'Please don't smoke' on the light rail, warn recorded voices of children in new Metro Transit campaign
The announcements in English and Spanish are Metro Transit's latest effort to root out smoking on the Blue and Green lines, the behavior that draws the most complaints from riders.
Minnesota Revenue to reissue 128K tax rebate checks that have gone uncashed
This is the third attempt to get money to those who qualified for the one-time rebate.
Authorities: Rush City school bus driver charged with DWI had BAC of 0.19%
Kara Ffrench was arrested Thursday while driving students to school.
I-694 in Arden Hills reopens following fatal crash
The wreck happened about 8:45 a.m. near Snelling Avenue
Robbinsdale tree sale begins Feb. 19
The city is partnering with the nonprofit Tree Trust to sell trees to residents at reduced prices and increase the tree canopy on private property.
Tousley to sell cycles, ATVs damaged during Christmas Day break-in
The dealer is throwing in a bonus with each purchase: video of the crime.
Man trimming trees in East Bethel falls to his death
The accident happened Tuesday afternoon, the Anoka County Sheriff's Office said.
Man fatally stabbed in St. Paul's North End
The death marked the 2nd homicide in the Capitol City this year.
Rush City school bus driver arrested on suspicion of driving drunk while taking students to school
49 students were on the bus, which authorities say slid off the road Thursday morning.
Authorities ID man shot on W. Broadway in north Minneapolis
No one has been arrested in the Valentine's Day shooting.
House fire leaves one dead in Alexandria, Minn.
Five others inside the house on Jefferson Street were injured, authorities said.
Crashes, spinouts on Twin Cities roads after season's largest snowfall
Between 6 and 7 inches of snow fell across the south Twin Cities metro Wednesday into Thursday, the National Weather Service said.
Snow, cold move into Minnesota - a temporary return to winter after record warm streak
High temperatures in the metro have exceeded 32 degrees every day since Jan. 22. A snowy forecast followed by a cold front in the Twin Cities metro, southern Minnesota is poised to end the streak.
Head of Minnesota State Patrol leaving
Matt Langer, who for the last decade has led Minnesota's largest law enforcement agency, is leaving the State Patrol and the state for a position with the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Man fatally shot in north Minneapolis
The shooting happened near W. Broadway and Emerson Avenue N. No arrests have been made.
Long live the laser-eyed loon — on a new St. Paul library card
The image, a loon with a laser beaming from its eye, is based on one considered for the new state flag but ultimately rejected.
State Patrol, BCA begin process to earn national accreditation
The agencies will need to demonstrate they meet 183 standards to earn accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
Hospital upgrades condition of skater hurt during 'Disney on Ice' performance
The skater fell during a Saturday show at Target Center.
Metro Transit police take to social media to share crime, safety updates
The agency opened new accounts on Facebook, Instagram and X last week
Columbia Heights recall election canceled after Minnesota Supreme Court ruling
Council Member KT Jacobs won't face a recall election Tuesday after the court found no grounds for malfeasance.
Crystal police get new tool to fight fires before firefighters arrive
The FireTKO Fire Suppression Tool can reduce the temperature of a fire by 1,000 degrees in less than a minute.
Columbia Heights council member fights recall at state high court
KT Jacobs is the subject of a recall election set for Feb. 13. It stems from allegations of a racist remark to a colleague in a phone call in 2022.
St. Paul teachers union authorizes strike vote
The union representing teachers in the St. Paul Public School District will ask its members to decide whether to walk off the job if they can't agree on a contract with the district.
Man dies in north Minneapolis shooting
No one has been arrested in connection to the city's fifth homicide of 2024.