Minnesota family survives wild hot air balloon ride
A family from Mayer, Minnesota visiting the East Coast just wanted to enjoy the fall colors from a hot air balloon, however, things suddenly took a scary turn.
'I heard the gunshots': Mother was on phone with son during deadly Minneapolis shooting
A heartbroken mother returned to the scene of a shooting in Minneapolis that claimed the life of her 18-year-old son, Oliver Perkins III, earlier this week.
Minnesota, a blue state for decades, could still be a battleground in 2020 election
A solidly blue state for the past half century, Minnesota has become an unquestioned presidential battleground after a narrowing margin that nearly saw the state turn red four years ago.
Derek Chauvin released from jail on $1 million bond
Derek Chauvin has been released from the Oak Park Heights, Minnesota prison after posting a non-cash bond.
Subject of Project Veritas voter fraud story says he was offered bribe
The subject of a Project Veritas voter fraud story says he was offered a bribe.
Police in Chicago, elsewhere feeling 'hyper vigilant' as attacks on officers increase
"It's more than a suggestion that people are seeking to do harm to cops," Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said. Nationwide this year, 37 police officers have been killed in the line of duty; last year at this time, the death toll was 30.
Minnesota uses its coronavirus morgue - but not for bodies
Minnesota has never stored a body in a St. Paul building that state officials bought for $5.5 million this year as a temporary morgue for coronavirus victims.
Armed residents confront COVID-19 testing team in Minnesota
A team of health workers conducting random COVID-19 testing was recently confronted by armed residents in a Minnesota neighborhood, though state officials have not said when or where the incident occurred.
Bail fund backed by Kamala Harris and Joe Biden staffers bailed out alleged child abuser, docs indicate
A bail fund promoted by Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris and many staffers on Joe Biden's campaign helped release an accused child abuser, documents obtained by Fox News indicate.
Nebraska president heard on live mic saying Big Ten will have a football announcement Tuesday
If a hot microphone at the University of Nebraska is any indication, the Big Ten Conference may be having a football season this fall after all.
What to expect: Major pre-trial hearing for 4 fired officers in George Floyd case
All four former Minneapolis police officers charged in connection to the death of George Floyd will be in Hennepin County District Court Friday for a motion hearing in the case. This will be the first time Derek Chauvin appears in court in-person after making his previous appearances over a video feed from the Oak Park Heights prison.
George Floyd's family starting nonprofit foundation in his memory
The family of George Floyd announced Thursday they will formally launch a nonprofit foundation in honor of him at a homelessness event in Minneapolis this weekend.
Man charged after Minneapolis officer hit by trash can lid during downtown unrest
A man has been charged after he allegedly threw a 15-pound metal trash can lid at a Minneapolis police officer, striking him in the head during a night of unrest in downtown Minneapolis.
Man survives for 4 days trapped under fallen tree in western Minnesota
A 59-year-old man was pinned under a fallen tree for more than 100 hours this week near Redwood Falls, Minn.
Minnesota reports first COVID-19 death among Sturgis attendees
The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed one of the state's most recent COVID-19 deaths was a patient who had attended the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota.
Vikings QB Kirk Cousins 'at peace' with COVID-19 risks in NFL
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he is taking a "survival of the fittest" personal approach to the coronavirus, even if it kills him. In a recent interview on Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast, Cousins said, "If I die, I die. I kind of have peace about that." He also shared his opinion on masks.
Defense wants charges against Chauvin dropped as prosecutors seek longer sentences for officers in Floyd case
Defense attorneys have filed a motion for charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to be dropped as the prosecution argues for longer sentences for all four officers involved in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
16 people facing charges for looting this week in Minneapolis
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office has brought charges against 16 people who were allegedly involved in looting in Minneapolis Wednesday night.
Looters target Minneapolis businesses after homicide suspect takes his own life Wednesday
Groups of people looted multiple stores in downtown Minneapolis. This happened after a homicide suspect took his own life on Nicollet Mall, according to Minneapolis police.
Kanye West makes Minnesota ballot as third-party presidential candidate
Rapper Kanye West has made Minnesota's November ballot as a third-party presidential candidate, according to the Secretary of State's Office.