Friday forecast: One last blast of summer heat is on the way
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Cities built their safety nets on federal money. Now it’s leaving all at once.
Crime prevention, public health surveillance, and disaster preparedness programs across the country face a perfect storm as Washington cancels programs, COVID-era grants expire, and Medicaid cuts loom.
Medicare Improvement Fund Payments for Seniors
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Nobel Peace Prize winner announced in Norway
Find out who won the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize, following a Friday morning announcement from Norway.
Officer fires gun after armed carjacking, squad car hit by stolen car
A Minneapolis police officer fired his gun after a teenager committed an armed carjacking and struck a squad car Thursday afternoon.
Carlson scores twice to help the Lightning beat the Wild 3-2
Defenseman John Carlson scored twice for his 11th career multi-goal game, Nikita Kucherov had two assists and Dennis Hildeby made 34 saves in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
For 6 decades Jack Osberg has been on a football field, now he's facing a different opponent
Jack Osberg has been on the football staff for a highschool or college for the past 64 years. Now he's facing a long and different battle.
Serial peeping tom has long criminal history; could face more charges
A man thought to be a serial peeping tom was caught again earlier this week. John Searle is connected to several cases in the Dinkytown, Como and Marcy-Holmes neighborhoods.
NEXT Weather | 10 p.m. weather report for Oct. 8, 2026
We could soon see temperatures back in the 80s! Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer shares when.
Minneapolis police fire shots at teen after armed carjacking, teen in custody
A 16-year-old committed an armed carjacking, hitting a squad car. A Minneapolis police officer fired shots; no one was seriously injured.
Violence interrupter who reportedly returned fire during north Minneapolis shooting acquitted
A violence interrupter formerly with 21 Days of Peace has been acquitted of charges connected to a shooting in North Minneapolis last year.
Serial peeping tom has long criminal history
A man thought to be a serial peeping tom was caught again earlier this week. John Searle is connected to several cases in the Dinkytown, Como and Marcy-Holmes neighborhoods.
So Minnesota: Ghostly spirits fill the air at Black Forest Inn restaurant
At the Black Forest Inn restaurant in south Minneapolis, ghostly spirits fill the air.
University of Minnesota Morris student charged after allegedly trying to kill instructor
A University of Minnesota Morris student is in custody after he reportedly tried to kill his instructor, stabbing them multiple times.
Richfield man says he captured video of FBI arresting man accused of plotting attack on Mall of America
Michael O'Brien says he was at the dog park at Roosevelt Park Tuesday when dozens of federal agents swarmed a car in the parking lot.
WATCH: List of webcams ahead of Hurricane Isaias' expected landfall
Here are live looks along the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall this weekend.
Carlson scores twice to help the Lightning beat the Wild 3-2
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Defenseman John Carlson scored twice for his 11th career multi-goal game, Nikita Kucherov had two assists and Dennis Hildeby made 34 saves in the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night. Anthony Cirelli also scored to help Tampa Bay win its third straight game…
High School Football: Elk River stays undefeated with 49-20 win over Armstrong
Elk River staked their claim as the team to beat in Class 5A with an impressive 49-20 win over Robbinsdale Armstrong on Thursday night. The Elks stay unbeaten (6-0) this season while handing the Falcons their first loss of the year (5-1). Elk River got off to a great start when David Balisidya returned an
Minnesota leaders respond to President Trump’s comments about Somali community
Minnesota leaders are reacting after President Donald Trump posted a statement about the Somali immigrant community in Minnesota.
Minneapolis police officer fires at teenage armed carjacking suspect
The teenager was not struck but was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
High school league weighs proposal to limit transgender athletes’ eligibility
A policy change, should it advance, would be months away. Thursday brought ‘a lot of really good questions’ as the MSHSL discussed the future of its position on a controversial and political topic.
Trump makes more inflammatory comments on Somali community in Minnesota
The immigrant community has been a frequent target of the president. Governor Walz pushed back against the comments.
President Trump tells Minnesota to ‘fight back’ against Somali immigrants
President Donald Trump posted a new fulmination against Somali immigrants on his social media platform Thursday, using violent rhetoric. “The once Great State of Minnesota is being taken over by Somali Immigrants. There is Violence, Murder, and Mayhem all over the State. The people of Minnesota must fight back,” Trump…
Smart glasses prompt new Minnesota school rules
AI smart glasses are creating new challenges for Minnesota schools as educators try to limit cheating, recording and other classroom disruptions.
Britney Spears visits Dollywood for the first time
Pop star Britney Spears posted on social media about her visit to Dollywood with her two sons for the first time.
Minneapolis officer fires at carjacking suspect, no injuries
The afternoon incident led to an arrest and closed streets in south Minneapolis.
Swing seats sold on Amazon recalled after dozens of reports of falls
Swing seats sold on Amazon were recalled after dozens of reports of falls.
Home designed by iconic architect Frank Lloyd Wright now on the market
If you've ever wanted to own a house designed by a famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, now is your chance.
Suspect in Reign Nightclub shooting that injured 9 people in July makes first court appearance
Veronica Brown, charged with felonies related to a drive-by shooting outside a Minneapolis nightclub, appeared in court Thursday afternoon.
U.S. will not resume military strikes on Iran before midterm elections, Trump says
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will not resume military strikes on Iran before the midterm elections on Nov. 3.
Four finalists chosen for next Minneapolis police chief
A pool of about 20 candidates has been winnowed down to four. All are department veterans.
Arrest made in Eden Prairie homecoming football game shooting
An 18-year-old from St. Louis Park was apprehended in Minneapolis, police said.
Minneapolis City Council urges school board to delay vote on closure plan
Ten of the 13 City Council members authored a resolution calling on the school board to consider alternatives to school closures.
Key dates and debates from now to Election Day
With known match-ups, attention turns toward the general. Here’s what will happen in between, with updates on major debates as they are scheduled.
Peggy Flanagan boosts affordability message with pledge to back labor’s populist economic agenda
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan promoted her affordability message on Thursday, pledging to support a union-backed package aimed at raising wages, reducing healthcare costs and weakening corporate power in Washington. At a campaign stop at the headquarters of the Minnesota AFL-CIO, the federation of…
Urban, rural hospitals closing at similar rates, study finds
Urban hospitals are closing at roughly the same rate as rural ones, and the shuttered hospitals are more likely to have served communities with high poverty rates and fewer transportation options, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal JAMA. Researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public…
Judge extends temporary access to White House for news organizations Trump banned
WASHINGTON — A federal judge will rule in the coming days on whether the Trump administration can legally rescind White House press passes for journalists at three news organizations, or if those reporters will be able to continue accessing the grounds while the case continues. U.S. District Judge for the District of…
For real online safety, protect teens at the app store level
The federal App Store Accountability Act offers a safe path forward for kids who see the internet as a vital support system.
Klobuchar, Demuth show urgency to grow Minnesota’s economy
Appearing before an economic group, the governor candidates embraced strategies to expand businesses and increase the workforce.
Minnesota seeks to replace fraud-ridden Housing Stabilization Services with new program
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is planning to replace Housing Stabilization Services, a Medicaid program that was so riddled with fraud it was shut down by the Walz administration last year. The agency plans to develop a new program and a legislative proposal for 2028 as part of the Olmstead Plan, which is…
Minnesota urban/rural divide: We have more in common than we presume
I grew up in Twin Valley, a town of 723 in the northwestern part of our state. I was born in St. Paul, and I live in Minneapolis today. In my life I have had a rare first-hand experience in seeing the differences between Greater Minnesota and the Twin Cities. And what I have learned
Aging workforce, immigration crackdown are depleting skilled workers
A perfect storm of harsh immigration enforcement, aging journeymen and a building boom for data centers is wreaking havoc on the nation’s supply of skilled trade workers. Automakers and construction contractors say they need more access to workers through accelerated training, steady immigration and a cultural shift…
Voters in midterm elections identify a culprit for rising cost of living: Trump’s tariffs
WASHINGTON — Rebecca Myers lives in one of the nation’s most hotly contested congressional districts, and tariffs were on her mind as she voted early and in-person in Suffolk, Virginia in late September. The 44-year-old trained social worker said she and her husband, who recently retired after 25 years in the U.S…
Paging Dr. Acula
Healthcare providers back from the dead. Plus: Charges filed in Reign shooting; Happy trails, Potluck Food Hall; and more in your Minnesota news roundup.
Underdog Trina Swanson eyes Rep. Pete Stauber’s seat in a race that’s coming into focus
While Democrats running for the U.S. House have an advantage this year, Stauber has positioned himself well in the Iron Range district.
Did Lisa Demuth sign a letter in support of Kristi Noem and ICE during Operation Metro Surge?
Noem led the Department of Homeland Security during last winter's surge but was later fired by President Trump.
PSEO opens doors, but too many Minnesota students are locked out
Countless Minnesota students can succeed with post-secondary opportunities. Many never learn how it can help them.