Emotions Flare As George Floyd Square Barriers Removed

Major changes are happening at the intersection where an ex-police officer murdered George Floyd, reports Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield.

Why Are There So Many ‘Helicopter Seeds' On The Ground This Season?

You might call them whirligigs or helicopter seeds. They’ve been flying off our silver maple trees this spring.

Mass Obligation To Be Reinstated For Minnesota Catholics

Thursday's announcement is a part of the #backtomassmn campaign launched by Minnesota Catholic bishops.

These Are The Best Suburbs To Live In MN: 2021 Niche Rankings

The rankings were based on several factors including the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment data, and more.

Semi-Truck Driver Killed When Bed Extension Hits Power Line In Audubon

Becker County Sheriff's Office says Joseph Marlyn Boyle, 43, was found dead just after 2 p.m. next to an EMR Northern Metal Recycling Plant.

Study: Lakes Losing Oxygen Faster Than Oceans

Climate change is causing earth's temperature to rise, and as that happens, the level of oxygen in our lakes is going down.

Finding Minnesota: Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum

The twin cities' Model Railroad Museum in St. Paul has been a destination for train enthusiasts for more than 80 years.

High E. Coli Levels Lead To Beach Closure At Roseville's Lake McCarrons

Routine testing at Lake McCarrons County Park in Roseville found unsafe levels of E. coli, leading to the closure of its swimming beach.

Layoff Notices Sent To State Employees As Threat Of Government Shutdown Looms

But now as the clock ticks into the final month of the fiscal year, there’s preparation for the worst case scenario.

Police, Community Push For Information In Cases Of Three Children Shot In North Minneapolis

Six-year-old Aniya Allen was shot while eating a happy meal in the back seat of her mother's car. She died just days later.

St. Paul's Midway Businesses Still In Flux One Year After Looting, Fires

One of the hardest hit areas was the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul, where Jim Stage owns Lloyd's Pharmacy on Snelling Avenue.

4 Wolves Escape Minnesota Wildlife Center After Pup Taken From Pack

Officials with the Wildlife Science Center say workers took away the sole newborn pup from the alpha female of the pack, named Iris.

Cyberattack On Meat Company Impacts Minnesota Plant

The meat processing company — JBS USA — said it learned of the attack on Sunday.

MN Vaccine Incentives: Request Form Opens Tuesday

"Requests are open and we’re ready to give out some rewards," Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday.

Pandemic-Driven ‘Wishcycling' Is Causing Big Problems At Recycling Centers

“This discard stream, it really tells stories about what’s happening in our communities,” Hoffman said.

‘They're Shoving A Pipe Down Our Throat': Inside Winona LaDuke's Fight Against Line 3

Part of it would run alongside an existing pipeline corridor but some of the route requires carving out a new path.

St. Paul Girl's ‘Lion King' Cake Goes Viral

A 3-year-old girl from St. Paul went viral this weekend because of a hilarious request she made for her birthday party.

Minnesota Weather: Dry, Highs In The 90s

It's time to bring out those fans and air conditioning units if you haven't already.

Minnesota Tourism Industry Hopes For Rebound In Summer Months

Explore Minnesota in a recent report found six in 10 tourism and hospitality businesses had already met pre-pandemic business levels.

3 Injured In Armed Robbery During Drug Deal In Brooklyn Park

The person the three victims planned to buy drugs from showed up with four other people armed with a handgun and baseball bats.

Lake Street Business Owner Shares Story Of Pain And Hope

It's been one year since rage and destruction broke out in Minneapolis, in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.

3 Arrested In St. Paul After Chase

The pursued vehicle matched the description of a vehicle suspected to be involved in a homicide, but this wasn't the case, police confirmed.

Man's Body Pulled From Crystal Lake In Burnsville

The Dakota County Sheriff's Office said its dive team recovered the body from Crystal Lake around 11:25 p.m.

Minn. Families Of Holocaust Survivors Share Stories In New Exhibit

During Jewish-American Heritage Month, Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield talks with Minnesotans with deeply personal stories of pain and hope.

Live Concerts To Make A Comeback This Summer

Mike Augustyniak speaks with Paul Fletcher from Cities 97.1 to talk about five shows he's excited to see on the summer concert calendar.

Minnesota Weather: Warmer Temperatures, Some Scattered Showers For Memorial Day Weekend

This past week has been both hot and cold, but temperatures will warm up throughout the weekend for a Memorial Day in the 70s.

‘It Feels Like We're Back To What It Was': Lake Communities Embracing Summer After Pandemic's Gloom

It's a chance for people, like those around Lake Minnetonka, to get together and celebrate.

Baltimore Man, 21, Killed After Being Struck By Car In Bloomington

At around 4 a.m., the man pulled his Ford Focus over to the right lane of Highway 169. He got out of his car and was hit by a Toyota RAV4.

Memorial Day 2021 Grocery Store Hours In Minnesota

Find out where you can pick up those last-minute additions to your backyard barbecue from Hy-Vee, Cub Foods and Byerly's in Minnesota.

Pools Open, Closed For Memorial Day Swimming In Minnesota

Mark the unofficial start of summer in Minnesota by gathering up the kids and taking a dip in these area pools.

Truck Driver Shortage Impacting Gas Pumps

Some Minnesota gas stations have been running out of fuel. That could cause some frustration as families fill their tanks for road trips.

Parade Held For School Bus Driver Recovering From Leukemia

A Mahtomedi school bus driver in Mahtomedi is getting some love.

Will Offices In The Twin Cities Ever Return To The Way They Were?

When asked if she ever thought it would return to that capacity, Cosgrove said she didn’t think so.

Free Beer, Wine Offered For Vaccinated Minnesotans: Info

Check out the full list of Minnesota establishments participating in the "Cheers to the Vaccine" campaign announced Friday.

Community Remembers Minnesota DNR Officer Sarah Grell

The 39-year-old wife and mother of three was killed in a crash Monday while serving in the line of duty.

Visa Card Among Incentives To Get Vaccinated In MN: Full List

The first 100,000 Minnesotans who get their first shot between May 27 and June 30 will have a range of incentives to choose from.

What Is The Future Of George Floyd Square?

A year after George Floyd's death at 38th and Chicago, the city of Minneapolis is still trying to figure out what to do with the area.

The Story Behind St. Paul Skyline's Most Recognizable Numeral

In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen goes to the top of “The 1st” for a history lesson.

‘Everybody Plays A Part': George Floyd Square Gatekeeper Serves As Lifeline To The Community

Wesley’s goal also includes making sure that the items on the shelves of Organic Oneness Food Pantry reach the hands of nearby families.

MN GOP Criticizes Vaccine Incentives, Calls Them 'Free Gifts'

Gov. Tim Walz is set to announce new incentives for Minnesotans who receive the COVID-19 vaccine Thursday.