New FDA seasonal COVID-19 shot guidance seeks ‘evidence based’ approach

The FDA says the new approach will aim to balance a timely approval process for vaccines, while also weighing “the need for evidence" of their effectiveness for the masses.

3.81-carat diamond found in Arkansas State Park by Minnesota man

One amateur diamond hunter from Minnesota says his hobby is paying off in big ways after he found a 3.81-carat brown diamond on the ground at Crater of Diamonds State Park early last week.

Brooklyn Park plane crash: No surviving passengers, residents of home safe

A plane crashed into a Brooklyn Park home on Saturday afternoon. No passengers from the plane survived, but officials say the residents of the home are safe.

Minnesota men missing after Alaska avalanche

Minnesotans were in a group of skiers who are believed to be dead after an avalanche south of Anchorage this week, authorities have confirmed.

Christianity seeing rebound, but 'generational replacement' lags: Survey

More people are reporting praying and attending religious services less, which can be contributed to a "generational replacement" gap, a new survey says.

Delta plane crash: All injured passengers released from hospital

All 21 passengers who were injured when a Delta jet from Minneapolis crashed in Toronto have been released from the hospital. 

50 states, 50 protests against Project 2025, Trump orders planned for Feb. 5

Protests against Project 2025 and President Donald Trump's executive orders are planned for Wednesday at state Capitol buildings in all 50 states.

A Day Without Immigrants movement planned Monday nationwide

A movement aimed at demonstrating how vital immigrants are to the U.S. economy is planned for Monday in Minnesota and across the country. 

Minnesota's Ken Martin elected DNC chair

Ken Martin, the Democratic Party's leader in Minnesota, was elected as the next chair of the Democratic National Committee.

UnitedHealthcare names new CEO following Brian Thompson killing

UnitedHealthcare named Tim Noel as the company's new CEO on Thursday after the former one, Brian Thompson, was killed in Manhattan in December.

Ontario premier jokes Canada should buy Minnesota, Alaska

In response to President-elect Donald Trump's comments that Canada should become part of the United States, Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested Canada should instead buy Minnesota and Alaska. 

Bald eagle soars to national designation on Minnesota man's wings

The United States has used the bald eagle as a national symbol since George Washington was president. But it only became the national bird recently, and only after a Minnesota man caught the oversight.

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect shouts as he appears in court: video

Luigi Mangione, the man suspected in the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, shouted to a crowd of media members as he entered court in Pennsylvania on Tuesday for an extradition hearing.

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting: Authorities question man in PA

Authorities are questioning a man in Pennsylvania in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week, the Associated Press reports.

UnitedHealthcare CEO killer search: What we know so far

Efforts to track down the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a New York City hotel expanded over the weekend.

Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are auctioned for $28 million

A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz" and stolen from a museum nearly two decades ago sold for a winning bid of $28 million at auction Saturday.

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Police release photo of person of interest's face as manhunt continues

The New York Police Department is asking for help identifying the man in a newly released photo, who they say a person of interest in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson killed outside NYC hotel: Timeline of what happened

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who lives in Minnesota, was fatally shot in New York City on Wednesday morning and police broke down the timeline of events leading up to and immediately following the "brazen, targeted attack."