Dozens of bald eagles in one spot in Minnesota captured in photo
A photo captured by Tim Alms, that’s now gone viral on social media, shows of dozens of eagles perched near Red Wing, Minnesota, a common sight in the Mississippi River Valley during the winter months.
Homeowner who shot alleged burglar in self defense won't face charges
The Hennepin County Attorney is declining to file charges against the homeowner accused of shooting an intruder last month in Minneapolis who claimed she acted in self-defense.
Man extradited from Minnesota to face charges in Chicago double shooting
A man was extradited from Minnesota to be charged in a deadly double shooting that happened last November in the Gresham neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.
Minnesota’s ‘frozen woman’ alive and well decades later
In 1980, Jean Vig became stranded and nearly froze to death, but despite the cold she still calls Minnesota home.
House explosion in Minnesota kills 20-year-old dogsitter
A 20-year-old woman died late Saturday in rural Le Sueur County when the home where she was house-sitting exploded and collapsed in a fire.
Mom pays teen son $1,800 to stay off social media for 6 years
Lorna Klefsaas of Motley, Minnesota, paid her son, Sivert, to stay off social media, allowing him to escape many of the pressure teenagers face today.
Kim Potter sentencing in Daunte Wright's death: Ex-officer sentenced to 2 years
Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter was sentenced Friday morning to two years in prison after a jury found her guilty of first-degree and second-degree manslaughter in the April 2021 shooting death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright.
Judge in Kim Potter case appears emotional after handing down 2 year sentence
The judge in Kim Potter’s sentencing appeared emotional after handing down a two-year sentence to the former police officer, calling it a “mistake that ended tragically.”
These 10 US cities will pay you to move there, report says
Cities across the country are looking to appeal to the thousands of workers that were pushed into remote positions by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and are offering incentives to those who choose to move and live in them, according to a report.
Minnesota man with sizeable arms becomes arm wrestling champ
From the beginning Jeff Dabe's life story is a tale of epic proportions, leading him to become an arm wrestling champion.
Minnesota man dies from COVID-19 after family fought to keep his ventilator on
A Buffalo, Minnesota man has died battling COVID-19, almost a week after being moved to Texas for care following a lawsuit over his ventilator.
Jury seated in federal civil rights trial of 3 ex-Minneapolis officers in George Floyd's death
A complete jury was seated Thursday after one day of jury selection in the federal trial of the three former Minneapolis Police Department officers facing charges for violating George Floyd’s civil rights during the deadly arrest on May 25, 2020.
Illinois COVID testing companies slapped with lawsuits by Minnesota AG
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing two Illinois companies associated with pop-up COVID testing facilities.
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Vrdolyak requests early prison release
Vrdolyak is serving 18 months in prison for tax evasion. He and an associate reaped millions of dollars from Illinois’ massive settlement with tobacco companies in the 1990s.
Minnesota man battling COVID-19 moved to Texas hospital after lawsuit over ventilator
A Buffalo, Minnesota man suffering from a devastating case of COVID-19 is in Texas where his family is hoping and praying doctors there can save his life.
Illinois woman desperate to find prize-winning boxer stolen in South St. Paul
An Illinois woman is offering a $5,000 cash reward to find her prize-winning boxer. Jasper was in the back of her van when it was stolen Saturday morning outside a South St. Paul hotel.
Mall of America shooting: Police arrest gunman, recover firearm
Police say the man accused in the shooting at the Mall of America on New Year's Eve has been arrested.
Minneapolis so cold that NHL is warming ice for Winter Classic
The NHL Winter Classic in Minnesota has set the record as the coldest game in NHL history. It's so cold the NHL is actually warming the ice for the game.
Mall of America shooting: 2 injured after altercation, mall secure after lockdown
Bloomington Police say an altercation between two men ended in a shooting that injured two people and temporarily locked down the Mall of America Friday evening.
Mom turns in teen for purse snatching that injured 81-year-old woman
Charges have been filed against a man accused of attempting to rob an 81-year-old woman at a St. Paul Walgreens, causing severe head injuries.