Lino Lakes family left with $20K hospital bill after toddler's COVID-19 treatment deemed not necessary

A Lino Lakes family was left with a $20,000 bill for the treatment of their toddler, who was hospitalized and placed on oxygen with COVID-19 and enterovirus. Insurance deemed the treatment not "medically necessary."

Police: Brooklyn Park man orders teens to kill ex's new boyfriend

A 22-year-old man faces murder charges for allegedly ordering two teenagers to break into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment and kill her current boyfriend, as well as her if she got in the way, according to authorities. 

Netflix 'Unsolved Mysteries' episode on missing Josh Guimond brings surge of new tips

The 20-year-old college student was last seen on Nov. 9, 2002, after leaving a party in a friend's dorm at St. Johns University. His story is featured on a new episode of "Unsolved Mysteries" on Netflix.

1st big snow for Dakotas, Minnesota likely this week

A big snow of one to two feet will be possible for our neighbors to the west as a slow-moving low heads toward the Great Lakes. 

Cougar spotted on trail cam in Northern Minnesota

A cougar was captured on camera for the first time by the Voyageurs Wolf Project, the group announced. 

Massive Anoka pumpkin being carved into world’s largest jack-o-lantern

The city of Anoka is saying go big or gourd home. A champion pumpkin grown in Anoka is expected to break two Guinness World Records this week.

George Floyd's family sues Kanye for $250M, plus cease-and-desist

On Oct. 18, George Floyd's daughter, the child's mother and their attorneys announced a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against Kanye West for his "repugnant" comments on Floyd's death during an episode of "Drink Champs".

State, cops seek to bar evidence in trial over George Floyd's killing

Prosecutors and defense attorneys for two former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd have filed more than 100 motions to limit testimony or evidence at trial — with many requests relying heavily on what happened at the previous two trials in Floyd’s death.

Thomas Lane sentenced to three years for his role in the death of George Floyd

There was a "hot mic" moment after the hearing was over when Lane questioned his attorney about why he had to register as a "predatory offender."

Feeding Our Future: 47 people charged in $250M fraud scheme

The founder of Feeding Our Future and 46 others have been charged in what federal officials are calling the largest pandemic fraud in the country. 

Mysterious UFOs: A look at sightings in Minnesota

It’s been 43 years since Minnesota’s most infamous UFO sighting. Now decades later, hundreds of unidentified flying objects are still being reported across the state.

Good Samaritans help rescue Minnesota family trapped in their car underwater

It seems Trent Lachance was in the right place at the right time. Lachance, a 21-year-old Blaine High School grad who now lives in Texas, said he was headed back toward the Metro from a wedding near Grand Rapids when he saw a pick-up truck underwater.

Shooting and brawl at Minnesota State Fair triggers mass crowd panic, exodus, and early closure

A person was shot during a brawl in the Midway section of the Minnesota State Fair Saturday night, triggering a mass panic and chaotic crowd rushing out of the area, resulting in the early closure of the fairgrounds.       

St. Paul man files class action lawsuit over Kia theft vulnerability

A St. Paul man who had his Kia stolen in August has filed a federal class action lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai Motors over an exploit that makes those vehicles more susceptible to being stolen.