Across Minnesota|News|
MN Ranked America's 3rd-Best State By U.S. News & World Report
The ranking evaluates all 50 states across categories, including healthcare, education, economy, infrastructure and more.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Minnesota State News
Across Minnesota|News|
Perseids, Solar Eclipse, Blood Moon Highlight August Skywatching In MN
Skywatchers are in for a treat in August, with the Perseid meteor shower, partial solar eclipse and blood moon all visible in Minnesota.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Across America, US|Sponsored|
One Piece Of Advice For The School Year Ahead: What's Yours?
From a brand partner: Share words of encouragement that could help students start the school year with confidence.
Minneapolis, MN|News|
Judge Halts Minnesota Ban On Prediction Markets
Prediction markets, which have soared in popularity in recent years, allow people to bet on almost anything in the political sphere.
Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minneapolis Staff Sergeant Sentenced To 2 Years In Prison Following Sexual Abuse In CA
The incident occurred while the defendant and victim were deployed to Fort Irwin.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota|News|
Angie Craig, Peggy Flanagan Clash Over ICE Contractor Donation In Senate Race
The Democratic Senate candidates traded accusations after reports on CoreCivic, an Appleton prison and a donation to the DLGA.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Eagan, MN|News|
Minnesota Twins Fan Wants One-Of-A-Kind Bobblehead Collection To Honor Her Late Brother
Rosemary Tarnowski says she hopes the collection can stay together and honor her late brother, Nick.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Outraged Protests Erupt Nationwide After Another Deadly Shooting By ICE In Minneapolis: 'He Was A Good Man'
Protesters took to streets, chanting "ICE out," "Immigrants are welcome here," and more Saturday after an ICU nurse was shot, killed by ICE.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
1,500 Active-Duty Troops Ready For Possible Deployment To Minnesota, National Guard Mobilized: Reports
An official told CNN that the troops' presence could include crowd control or law enforcement support.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
'My Children Have Lost Friends': ICE Is Changing Daily Life Across The Twin Cities
Parents, schools, hospitals, and businesses describe fear tied to immigration enforcement spreading across the metro.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Saint Paul, MN|News|
Social Security Payments To Increase In January: What MN Residents Should Know
Social Security recipients in Minnesota will see a boost in their January deposits as the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment takes effect.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Male Annunciation Shooter’s Suicide Confirmed After Medical Examiner Declined News Release
Patch confirmed through a public records request that the Annunciation Catholic School shooter was a 23-year-old man who died by suicide.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
Hennepin County Medical Examiner Holds Back On Annunciation Shooter’s Death Report
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s office has issued suicide releases before, but not for Robin Westman after the Annunciation shooting.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota|News|
How Bad Was The Air In Minnesota? Here's The Cigarette Comparison
Fine particle pollution spiked to record highs across Minnesota during this week’s wildfire smoke event.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota|News|
Scammers Target Minnesota Drivers With Scary Text That Looks Real — But Isn’t
State officials are warning Minnesotans not to fall for a new scam involving fake text messages.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota|News|
MN Farmers Union Pres. Slams Tariffs: Farmers’ Livelihood 'Not A Game'
Minnesota farmers "don’t need this on their plates," MFU President Gary Wertish told Patch on Friday.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
No, Tim Walz Did Not Enforce A MN COVID-Curfew With Paint Ball Rounds
A May 2020 video where law enforcement shot paintball rounds at Minneapolis residents is going viral, accompanied by false claims.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Eagan, MN|News|
Vikings Rookie Khyree Jackson Killed In Maryland Car Crash
Jackson was among three people killed when their car was struck by another vehicle on a Prince George's County highway.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minneapolis May Give $150K To New Uber/Lyft Alternatives
City officials hope new companies will replace Uber and Lyft, which are currently Minneapolis's sole providers of rideshare.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
City Of Minneapolis Renews Push To Implement Speed Cameras Program
The city of Minneapolis and the Minnesota Department of Transportation are both interested in the technology.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota|News|
$450K MN Condo Was Once A Warehouse In Historic Flour Mill District
The character and charm of this American Trio Loft are highlighted by 19-foot ceilings accented with decorative tin panels.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota|News|
2 Minnesota Turkeys Will Receive Biden's Thanksgiving Pardon This Year
The flock is "exposed to lights, cameras, and action early on in preparation for potential stardom," the National Turkey Federation said.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Burnsville, MN|News|
'Poop Rain' Mystery Goes Unsolved In Burnsville
The sky sewage incident prompted Rep. Angie Craig to ask the Federal Aviation Administration to investigate.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Saint Paul, MN|News|
MN Vikings Rookie Blamed Dog 'Emergency' After Going 140 MPH: Citation
Read the citation issued to the Minnesota Vikings rookie after his Lamborghini was clocked going 85 miles over the I-94 speed limit.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
