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.

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.

Minneapolis Police investigation: DOJ found it violated peoples' constitutional rights

U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland released the findings of a federal investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department, prompted by the murder of George Floyd in 2020, during a press conference Friday morning, saying the police department and City of Minneapolis engaged in a pattern of discrimination and excessive force. 

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.

Train carrying hazardous materials derails in northern Minnesota

State crews are responding to a derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials Wednesday night in far northwestern Minnesota, just south of the Canadian border.

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.

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. 

FBI agent shot and killed armed suspect in Minneapolis

An FBI agent shot and killed a man in Minneapolis after law enforcement attempted to serve an arrest warrant. A woman at the scene was taken to the hospital for an apparent fentanyl overdose.

Supreme Court seems to favor Minneapolis woman who got $0 in condo sale

The Supreme Court seemed likely Wednesday to give a 94-year-old Minneapolis woman another day in court to try to recoup some money after the county kept the entire $40,000 when it sold her condominium over a small unpaid tax bill.

Minneapolis woman's home seized by county; US Supreme Court to hear arguments Wednesday

Geraldine Tyler, now 94, lost her one-bedroom condo in Minneapolis over $2,300 in unpaid taxes, plus interest and penalties. Hennepin County sold the apartment for $40,000 and kept every penny.

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. 

Missing Madeline Kingsbury: Family, police provide update on investigation

The Winona Police Department and the family of missing Winona mother Madeline Kingsbury released a statement Wednesday about the investigation into the 26-year-old’s disappearance.

Minneapolis City Council approves police plan after human rights investigation

Changes are coming to the Minneapolis Police Department after the Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.