Meatpacking company illegally hired minors in MN, fined $2 million
A meatpacking company with operations in St. James has been fined $2 million after an inspection found it was illegally employing underage workers that were also dealing with hazardous materials and operating machinery.
Minnesota's vote-counting rules, timeline explained
Here's how Minnesota counts its votes on Election Day.
Gov. Walz casts vote for Harris, against St. Paul free childcare tax
Vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz officially cast his vote on Wednesday, telling reporters he both voted for Kamala Harris for president, and backed St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter’s stance against a childcare tax levy.
Gus Walz votes for first time, to cheers and a high-five from dad
Gus Walz voted Wednesday morning, 10 days after his 18th birthday. Gov. Tim Walz and Gus fed their ballots into the machine together as an election worker called out “First-time voter" and the room erupted in cheers.
Rare comet lights up the sky, won't return for 80,000 years
A rare comet that won’t be seen for another 80,000 years is visible in the night sky through part of October.
Timeline of Walz’s National Guard retirement revealed
The true timeline of Walz’s National Guard departure after 24 years of service looks like this.
Tim Walz picked as Kamala Harris’ running mate
Vice President Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate in the 2024 presidential election.
Who is Tim Walz, Minnesota’s governor and Kamala Harris’ running mate?
Vice President Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate in the 2024 presidential election.
Gov. Tim Walz on Harris VP pick: ‘I’m not interviewing for anything’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responded to questions from reporters on whether he could be picked as a running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris as her team reportedly narrows down the list of candidates.
Minnesota dad told landlord he 'already dug a hole' before executing daughter's boyfriend for suspected abuse
A Minnesota father was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Monday for the brutal murder of his daughter's allegedly abusive boyfriend after telling a witness he had "already dug a hole" for the man's grave.
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.
Watch: Firefighters battle 8-foot waves to save frightened dog in Lake Superior
In a daring rescue operation, firefighters in Minnesota saved a dog from the treacherous 8-foot waves of Lake Superior.
Rep. Dean Phillips won’t seek reelection to Congress
Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips has announced that he won’t be running for reelection to Congress in 2024.
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.
5 officers shot in Benton County, Minnesota; suspect is in custody
Five officers were shot in Glendorado Township, near Princeton, while executing a search warrant Thursday morning. A 64-year-old suspect has been arrested.
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.
Man pleads guilty to assaulting Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in DC apartment building
A man pleaded guilty Thursday to assaulting Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in the elevator of her Washington apartment building in February, according to court records.
Man indicted for stealing 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers from Minnesota museum
A man has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of stealing a pair of ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz,” federal prosecutors in North Dakota say. The shoes were stolen in 2005 and recovered by a 2018 FBI sting operation, but no arrests were made at the time.
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.
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.