IRS Owes MN Residents Over $14M In Unclaimed Refunds Soon To Expire

The IRS estimates that 13,500 people in Minnesota are owed over $14,000,000 in 2020 refunds, but they need to act fast to get them.

Here’s Why Issence Was Shouted Out As 2024 Grad

Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.

Snake Season In MN: Venomous Species, How To Spot Them

As Minnesotans migrate outside to enjoy the summer months, many snakes will be doing the same.

Fugitive Accused Of Child Sexual Abuse In MN Arrested In Michigan

The incidents involve multiple victims between the ages of newborn and 7 years old, police said.

New MN Hospital Safety Ratings For 2024: See Best, Worst

Several hospitals in Minnesota were given top safety grades in The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2024 Hospital Safety Grades released Wednesday.

MN’s Birth Rate Increases In 2023, Counter To U.S. Trend

More babies were born in Minnesota in 2023 than in 2022, contrary to a nationwide trend that saw births slow to a historic low in the U.S.

Bird Flu Virus Found In Grocery Store Milk: Should MN Consumers Worry?

The highly pathogenic outbreak of bird flu has now been confirmed in dairy cattle in eight states, but not Minnesota.

Anoka County Voters Could Decide Who Wins Minnesota In 2024 Election. Here's Their Opinions

Anoka County is one of the few counties that could decide who wins Minnesota in the 2024 presidential election.

Former Gopher Tyler Nubin Ready For 2024 NFL Draft

"I kinda accelerated the recovery process, the getting ready for the draft process," said Nubin.

Drone Pilot Spots 1983 BMW Submerged In Twin Cities Pond

The sheriff's office didn't say if the car's owner had been tracked down, or if they would be liable for any criminal charges.

MN Childhood Vaccine Rate Continues To Fall

"Getting babies recommended immunizations by 2 years of age is the best way to protect them,” said Jessica Hancock-Allen of the MDH.

Fugitive Accused Of Child Sexual Abuse May Be In MN: Police

William Guy Amick III, 36, is charged in Fillmore County District Court with 13 felony counts related to child sexual abuse.

Video Shows Deer After Crashing Through Victoria Salon's Window

No one was injured after multiple deer came charging into a west metro business Wednesday morning.

House Republicans Urge Passage Of $120 Million In Emergency Aid For Ambulance Services In Minnesota

DFL leaders in the majority and Gov. Tim Walz in their top-line supplemental spending agreement earmarked $16 million.

MN State Troopers Sued By Family Of Ricky Cobb II

Ricky Cobb II was shot and killed by Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan during a July 2023 traffic stop in Minneapolis.

20 Safest Cities In MN In 2024: Report

There are many safe places to call home in Minnesota, according to crime statistics analyzed by SafeWise.

Duluth Man Given Maximum Sentence For Deadly Drive-By Shooting

Brandon Williams-Gillard pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting second-degree murder.

Proposed Change To Minneapolis' Tobacco Ordinance Has Community Split

A plan to increase the price of a pack of smokes has been put on hold, but the debate in the Minneapolis City Council is still smoldering.

1 Dead, 2 Injured In Northern Minnesota House Fire

A house fire in northern Minnesota killed a man and injured two other people Tuesday morning.

Tommy McBrayer Creates Community Through Basketball To Help Prevent Gun Violence

A man who knows first-hand the impact of gun violence is now using that knowledge to help others.

Community Mourns Twin Cities Car Collector Found Dead In Chanhassen Garage

Erik Berger of St. Paul, 33, is being remembered as a pillar of the Twin Cities car community.

Mendota Heights School Aims To Become 5th Minnesota School With Inclusive Playground

Most kids love it when their school day lets them outside. But not all kids can take full advantage of being with friends at recess.

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell's Appeal In Phone Seizure Will Not Be Heard By Supreme Court

The nation's highest court has rejected an appeal from MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell.

5 MN Women Guilty In Child Abuse Case That Included Torture: Feds

Four sisters and a fifth woman were convicted of various child abuse crimes in federal court.

Suspect Shoots Self In Lot Of Mayo's Cannon Falls Clinic: Sheriff

The driver led deputies on a police chase that started in West Concord and ended in Cannon Falls.

Minnesota Nonprofit Provides Day Of Fun For Families With Children Battling Serious Medical Conditions

The nonprofit provides fun activities for families who have a child with a life-threatening medical condition.

Minneapolis Residents On Alert After Late Night Gunfire Strikes Homes

Police said they received the reports of gunfire near West 33rd Street and Grand Avenue South around 11:30 p.m. Saturday night.

Brooklyn Park Church Unveils Harm Reduction Station Providing Free Access To Drug Test Strips, Narcan

Fentanyl overdoses have skyrocketed across the country and in Minnesota, but community organizers are trying to prevent them from happening.

Minnetonka Homeowner Says Man Involved In Police Shootout Was His Son

According to court documents, Clint Hoyhtya filed an eviction notice against the tenant, who happened to be his sister.

Minneapolis Auto Parts Store Demolished, Latino Center For Community Engagement To Be Built In Its Place

A Minneapolis building damaged during the unrest that followed George Floyd's murder in 2020 was demolished on Wednesday.

Lawsuit Says Hennepin County Failed To Act In Former Sheriff's Racist, Sexist And Violent Acts

Seven current and former members of the sheriff's office filed the suit, including current Sheriff Dawanna Witt.

Canada At Risk Of Another Catastrophic Wildfire Season, Government Warns

Canadian officials on Wednesday warned the country could face another catastrophic wildfire season after last year's historic fires.

Faribault Prison Undergoing Temporary Lockdowns Due To Low Staffing Levels

WCCO received complaints about inmates at the Faribault Correction Facility not being able to leave their cells or get commissary.

How Are License Tab Fees Calculated In Minnesota?

The variance on license tab fees is as wide as the interstates that drivers cruise with several factors at play.

Rare Fire Truck Once Used By Bloomington Fire Department Found In New Mexico

A collector from New Mexico posted that he bought an old fire truck and discovered it belonged to Bloomington beginning in the 1950s.

Minneapolis 5th Graders Perform Original Song Inspired By Prince At John F. Kennedy Center

A musical performance doubled as a dedication to one of Minnesota's own in the nation's capitol this weekend.

Will Uber And Lyft Really Leave Minneapolis? Deadline Nears For Rideshare Wage Compromise

Both companies have threatened to leave after the Minneapolis City Council passed a pay raise local drivers demanded.

Solar Eclipse Weather Forecast For MN: Will It Be Clear?

Everyone in the continental U.S. will see some of the phenomenon if the weather is clear in their area.

10 MN Newspapers To Cease Publication This Month

The newspapers were all owned by the same out-of-state company that still owns the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Sniper Took Out Dog In MN After Anonymous Barking Complaints: Sheriff

Authorities are investigating after a sniper shot and killed a dog that was on a deck outside a residence in Mankato.