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.

Abandoned dog discovered by mail carrier finds forever home

This week, Ruff Start Rescue has stepped in to help a young puppy find a new home with a family just outside the metro.

Men wanted in Mall of America shooting arrested in Chicago

Bloomington police said the two men wanted in the shooting at the Mall of America were arrested Thursday in Illinois after they were spotted getting haircuts.

Minnesota woman denied morning-after pill by pharmacist wins $25K

In a landmark case, a jury found a Minnesota pharmacy didn't discriminate against a woman who was denied the morning-after pill in 2019, but the jury did award her $25,000. 

Mall of America shooting: Shots fired in Nike store after dispute

Police don't believe anyone was hurt by gunfire when someone opened fire inside the Nike store at the Mall of America on Thursday, creating a panic and sending the mall into lockdown.

Ramsey County deputy found dead inside his car

A deputy with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office was found dead Monday after he failed to return home after work.

Kueng, Thao sentenced for violating George Floyd's rights

The final two former Minneapolis police officers who violated George Floyd's civil rights were sentenced Wednesday in federal court.

Thomas Lane sentenced to 2 1/2 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights

Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane was sentenced Thursday to two and a half years in prison for depriving George Floyd of his civil rights. The sentencing comes nearly 26 months to the day that George Floyd was murdered.

Mom shot at by Tekle Sundberg expresses outrage; family says both incidents deserve attention

What started as a rally for a man shot and killed by Minneapolis Police quickly took a turn after the mother of two nearly hit by bullets while inside her apartment showed up to share her story on Saturday afternoon.

Derek Chauvin sentenced to 20 1/2 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights

Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 20 ½ years in prison on Thursday after reaching a plea agreement on federal charges that he violated George Floyd's civil rights in 2020, as well as those of Jonathan Pope, a Black teenager, in 2017. 

Northfield PD continues search for 6-year-old girl after mother found dead

The search for a six-year-old girl in Northfield, Minnesota continued Sunday after her mother was found dead inside their home on Saturday.

11-year-old girl catches huge carp with her bare hands in Lake Minnetonka

Maddie Freese, 11, participates in kids' fishing tournaments but has never pulled off a catch like the one she did on Tuesday when she dove into shallow water of Lake Minnetonka and bear-hugged a carp.

Minnesota pro-life organization vandalized, perpetrator takes credit online

A south Minneapolis pro-life organization had its building vandalized Wednesday night, and the alleged perpetrators are apparently taking credit for the act online.

Seniors take jobs as lifeguards as YMCA struggles to find workers

During the summer, it's typical to see a teen or college student working a summer job as a lifeguard, sitting in a tall chair at your pool or beach. However, as the YMCA struggles to find workers, retired seniors are showing up to fill shifts.