Train derailment in western Minnesota: Fires still burning hours after crash
More than a dozen rail cars on a BNSF train derailed near Raymond, Minnesota, early Thursday, with several derailed tankers carrying ethanol starting on fire.
More than a dozen rail cars on a BNSF train derailed near Raymond, Minnesota, early Thursday, with several derailed tankers carrying ethanol starting on fire.
Xcel to power down Monticello nuclear plant after new contaminated water leak
Xcel Energy is working to power down the Monticello nuclear power plant on Friday to make repairs after a new leak of radioactive water was reported this week.
Xcel Energy is working to power down the Monticello nuclear power plant on Friday to make repairs after a new leak of radioactive water was reported this week.
Murder charges filed after human remains found in storage container near Mille Lacs Lake
A 21-year-old man faces felony charges for murder and concealing a body after a construction crew found human remains inside a plastic bin on the side of the road near Mille Lacs Lake on Tuesday.
A 21-year-old man faces felony charges for murder and concealing a body after a construction crew found human remains inside a plastic bin on the side of the road near Mille Lacs Lake on Tuesday.
Dog's rescue from an unused well serves as a safety reminder
The Minnesota Department of Health is using the incident to remind the public to seal up all unused well.
The Minnesota Department of Health is using the incident to remind the public to seal up all unused well.
Photos: Northern Lights in Minnesota make skies glow
The aurora put on quite the show overnight in Minnesota, as viewer photos and videos show the mystic green glow.
The aurora put on quite the show overnight in Minnesota, as viewer photos and videos show the mystic green glow.
Shakopee police remind people not to ski behind cars
The Shakopee Police Department shared a photo of a person skiing behind an SUV during this week's snowstorm, reminding people that skiing is for the mountains not for behind a car.
The Shakopee Police Department shared a photo of a person skiing behind an SUV during this week's snowstorm, reminding people that skiing is for the mountains not for behind a car.
Eli Hart killing: Mom sentenced to life in prison for murdering her son
Eli Hart's mother Julissa Thaler has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering her 6-year-old son on May 20, 2022.
Eli Hart's mother Julissa Thaler has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering her 6-year-old son on May 20, 2022.
Living with Angelman Syndrome: A Minnesota family's tale
Rose Smith, a 5-year-old New Brighton girl, is one of 160 Minnesotans with Angelman Syndrome, a rare neurogenic disorder that impacts about one in 15,000 to 20,000 people worldwide.
Rose Smith, a 5-year-old New Brighton girl, is one of 160 Minnesotans with Angelman Syndrome, a rare neurogenic disorder that impacts about one in 15,000 to 20,000 people worldwide.
Murder in Texas spurs Minnesota prosecutors to reopen 2018 shooting probe
A deadly 2018 domestic dispute shooting in northern Minnesota that was originally ruled self-defense is under reexamination by prosecutors after the woman involved in that shooting was recently indicted for the murder of her current husband in Texas.
A deadly 2018 domestic dispute shooting in northern Minnesota that was originally ruled self-defense is under reexamination by prosecutors after the woman involved in that shooting was recently indicted for the murder of her current husband in Texas.
Parents want natural remedies for son’s leukemia, child protection wants chemo
The couple's son went through one round of chemo after being diagnosed with leukemia. Now, they are fighting in court to prevent future treatments, preferring to treat their child with natural remedies — while the hospital insists on a two-year regimen.
The couple's son went through one round of chemo after being diagnosed with leukemia. Now, they are fighting in court to prevent future treatments, preferring to treat their child with natural remedies — while the hospital insists on a two-year regimen.
Ben Crump files lawsuit on behalf of Amir Locke's family
Friday, attorney Ben Crump filed a lawsuit on behalf of the family of Amir Locke, the 22-year-old Black man killed by Minneapolis police in February 2022.
Friday, attorney Ben Crump filed a lawsuit on behalf of the family of Amir Locke, the 22-year-old Black man killed by Minneapolis police in February 2022.
Puppy thrown from stolen car during police chase found safe on side of freeway in St. Paul
Thao suffered a broken leg and other injuries, but he is expected to live. Authorities are still looking for the two men involved in the chase.
Thao suffered a broken leg and other injuries, but he is expected to live. Authorities are still looking for the two men involved in the chase.
Abortion in Minnesota: Walz signs 'fundamental right' to abortion into state law
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Tuesday guaranteeing abortion access in state law.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Tuesday guaranteeing abortion access in state law.
David Durenberger, former US senator from Minnesota, dies at 88
Former U.S. Senator David Durenberger, a Minnesota Republican who espoused a progressive brand of politics and criticized the GOP after his political career, died Tuesday at age 88.
Former U.S. Senator David Durenberger, a Minnesota Republican who espoused a progressive brand of politics and criticized the GOP after his political career, died Tuesday at age 88.
Minnesota Boundary Waters: US moves to protect area from planned mine
The Biden administration moved Thursday to protect northeastern Minnesota’s pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from future mining, dealing a potentially fatal blow to a copper-nickel project.
The Biden administration moved Thursday to protect northeastern Minnesota’s pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from future mining, dealing a potentially fatal blow to a copper-nickel project.
30-foot-tall snowman made by Buffalo, Minn. family becomes neighborhood attraction
A snowman the size of a house is bringing tourists to a neighborhood in Buffalo, Minnesota, to get a peek at the momentous undertaking.
A snowman the size of a house is bringing tourists to a neighborhood in Buffalo, Minnesota, to get a peek at the momentous undertaking.
Minnesota Vikings fire defensive coordinator Ed Donatell
The Vikings have fired defensive coordinator Ed Donatell after his first season with the team, Coach Kevin O'Connell announced Thursday evening.
The Vikings have fired defensive coordinator Ed Donatell after his first season with the team, Coach Kevin O'Connell announced Thursday evening.
Watch: Girl skates down icy street in Roseville, Minnesota
Freezing rain left streets across the Twin Cities metro covered in ice Wednesday morning, and a girl in Roseville took advantage.
Freezing rain left streets across the Twin Cities metro covered in ice Wednesday morning, and a girl in Roseville took advantage.
Man charged in shooting of pregnant mom outside Amazon Fulfillment Center in Lakeville
The couple had gotten into a fight earlier in the day over the man's infidelity, the charges allege.
The couple had gotten into a fight earlier in the day over the man's infidelity, the charges allege.
Mesmerizing 'light pillars' illuminate the night sky in Minnesota
A phenomenon known as "light pillars" illuminated the night sky above Graceville, Minnesota, and put on a spectacular show early Thursday morning.
A phenomenon known as "light pillars" illuminated the night sky above Graceville, Minnesota, and put on a spectacular show early Thursday morning.