Democrats see Minnesota and Michigan as guides for what to do with majority power

Fueled by election gains, Democrats in Minnesota and Michigan this year enacted far-reaching policy changes that party leaders in other states are looking to as a potential roadmap for what they could swiftly achieve with similar control.

Army veteran found dead 11 days after her abusive boyfriend released on parole

Police found a Minnesota Army veteran dead while responding to a disturbance call, just 11 days after her abusive boyfriend was released from jail on parole.

Minnesota deputies save fighting eagles stuck together in lake

Two scrappy eagles are free to resume their apparent long-running dispute after quick-thinking deputies helped separate the brawling pair that had become entangled with each other in a Minnesota lake.

Madeline Kingsbury: Timeline of her disappearance and death investigation

Madeline Jane Kingsbury, 26, went missing on March 31, her body was found off a remote Minnesota highway on June 7th. Here's what we know about the investigation so far.

Yamaha will stop making snowmobiles after 50+ years

The company announced Wednesday, "it will be difficult to continue a sustainable business in the snowmobile market."

Taylor Swift tells fans they don’t need to 'defend' her online ahead of re-release of 'Speak Now' album

During the Minneapolis stop of her Eras Tour, Taylor Swift addressed the crowd before a rare "Dear John" performance, which is widely accepted to be about her ex-boyfriend, John Mayer.

Madeline Kingsbury's ex-partner Adam Fravel arrested, body found

The ex-partner of Madeline Kingsbury and the father of her children has been arrested on a murder charge as police say they have found a body.

Winona mansion with tunnel and hidden library is on the market for $750K

A mansion in Winona — with a tunnel connecting the two buildings and Minnesota's first in-ground swimming pool — is on the market and has recently gone viral after being featured on social media via Zillow Gone Wild.

Trans inmate will move to women's facility after suing Minnesota DOC

Minnesota now joins ten other states and the District of Columbia in approving transfers to facilities matching an incarcerated person’s chosen gender identity.

George Floyd's sister, LaTonya, forgives Derek Chauvin for what he did

LaTonya made the announcement exclusively to FOX 26 during an event in Houston where a screening of a short documentary of the George Floyd sculpture was premiered.

George Floyd Square's caretaker looks back on his murder three years later

"We're going to get there together. It's a slow journey. It's a marathon, but we're going to get to the other side of justice together," said Jeanelle Austin, the executive director of the George Floyd Global Memorial.

Man indicted for stealing 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers from Minnesota museum

A man has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of stealing a pair of ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz,” federal prosecutors in North Dakota say. The shoes were stolen in 2005 and recovered by a 2018 FBI sting operation, but no arrests were made at the time.

Beer-powered motorcycle inventor: 'I don't drink'

Over the years, Ky Michaelson has made everything from a rocket-powered toilet to a jet-powered coffee pot.

Blind Como Zoo cougar adjusting to life without eyes

Jasper, a 4-year-old cougar living at the Como Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, is adjusting to life without his eyes. 

George Floyd's murder: Tou Thao found guilty

Tou Thao has been found guilty for his role in George Floyd's murder in May 2020.

Rapper Desiigner exposed, touched himself on Delta flight: Charges

A California rapper has been charged with indecent exposure on a Delta flight from Japan to Minneapolis, U.S. Attorney for Minnesota Andrew Luger announced Monday. 

Kim Potter released from prison

Kim Potter was released from prison in Shakopee early Monday.

Kim Potter set to be released from prison on Monday

Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter is set to be released from prison this week, after serving 16 months behind bars for the killing of Daunte Wright.

Prince Memorial Highway bill passes House on anniversary of his death

The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bill for a memorial highway in honor of Prince on the seventh anniversary of his death.