Baltimore bridge collapse brings back painful memories of 35W disaster

The I-35W bridge collapse is seared into the memories of Minnesotans and Tuesday's disaster in Baltimore brought back memories for so many, including first responders.

Burnsville shooting: Shannon Gooden's girlfriend bought 5 guns for him, charges say

The girlfriend of Shannon Gooden, the man accused of shooting and killing three Burnsville first responders in February, was indicted for straw purchasing firearms.

Ricky Cobb shooting: Minnesota State Trooper charged with murder

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has filed a murder charge against Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the killing of Ricky Cobb II.

Cloquet, Minn. shooting: 2 killed, gunman dead after hotel shooting

Three people are dead, including the suspected gunman, after a shooting at the Super 8 hotel in Cloquet, Minnesota, on Monday evening.

122 people rescued from ice floe on Upper Red Lake: Sheriff’s Office

The incident marks the fifth time in two weeks week authorities have been dispatched to rescue people on Upper Red Lake, despite the Minnesota DNR and Beltrami County Sheriff's Office repeatedly warning of thin ice conditions.

Pickup truck narrowly misses kids getting off school bus in northern MN

A northern Minnesota sheriff's department is searching for a reckless driver who narrowly missed two children getting off their bus earlier this month.

Ex-officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd's killing, stabbed in prison: AP source

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate and seriously injured Friday at a federal prison in Arizona, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. 

Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses case on Donald Trump’s ballot eligibility

The Minnesota Supreme Court issued its order to dismiss the case on the bipartisan constitutional challenge of former President Donald Trump’s status on the 2024 ballot. 

Former Mayo doc accused of poisoning wife served up suspicious smoothie: Warrant

Friends joked that a former Mayo Clinic doctor was trying to poison his wife, after he served up a bitter-tasting smoothie, a new search warrant details. Days later, the wife would die from a sudden illness from a suspected poisoning.

6-year-old MN girl gets new kidney thanks to her teacher

A 6-year-old girl from southern Minnesota is about to undergo a life-changing kidney transplant, thanks to an amazing chain of kidney donations that started with her teacher.

Minnesota boy's performance in alien abduction Halloween costume goes viral

A Duluth, Minnesota, boy gave a hilarious, over-the-top performance in his alien abduction Halloween costume — and he's now gone viral.

Stillwater prison inmate explains protest that sparked lockdown

State officials say the incident that sparked a lockdown at Stillwater prison on Sunday is now resolved and under control. The prison is expected to remain in lockdown through the long weekend.

Taylor Swift security guard speaks out after getting fired following Minneapolis concert

A security guard at Taylor Swift's concert in Minneapolis said he was fired after passing out notes to fans asking to take a picture of him, which ended up going viral on social media.

Mountain lion caught on camera in Duluth, Minnesota, backyard

A mountain lion was captured on a security camera in a rare sighting while walking through a backyard in Duluth, Minnesota, early Monday morning. 

Anton Lazzaro sentenced for sex trafficking minors

A formerly well-connected GOP donor convicted of giving teenage girls gifts, alcohol and money in exchange for sex was sentenced Wednesday to 21 years in prison on sex trafficking charges.

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.