4 Minnesota STEM Teachers Named Finalists For Presidential Award

Winners will receive $10,000, a Presidential certificate​​, and a trip to Washington, D.C.

Human Remains Found In Tote Near Mille Lacs Lake, 1 Arrested: Sheriff

A 21-year-old man was arrested in less than two hours after maintenance crews found the tote, the sheriff said.

Minnesota Budget Targets Now Include $3 Billion For Tax Cuts

Agreeing on the targets was a necessary step so that legislators can begin work in earnest on setting a balanced state budget.

University Of Minnesota Graduate Assistants Submit Intent To Unionize

The student workers first went public with their push to unionize last month, citing fair pay and scheduled raises as their major issues.

WCCO Cameras Capture Flagrant Drug Use On Metro Transit Light Rail Trains

We encountered what appeared to be open drug use, as well as conversations and exchanges that looked like drug deals.

Missing: 12-Year-Old Bloomington Student Last Seen Tuesday Leaving Middle School

UPDATE: Bloomington police say Mike has been found safe. What follows is a revised version of the original story.

Rice County Sheriff's Office Searching For Missing 23-Year-Old Benjamin Marek

Marek was wearing a tan Carhartt jacket and jeans and driving a light-colored 2009 Chevy Colorado. The license plate is CMV 237.

4 Teenage Boys Arrested After Police Pursuit In Minneapolis

It started around 3 p.m. when officers responded to a robbery on Chicago Avenue near East 56th Street.

Emerging Fungal Infection Spreading At Alarming Rate: See MN Data

A new study found the number of cases of the fungus Candida auris, or C. auris, “spread at an alarming rate” from 2020 to 2021.

These Are The Best Places To Live In Minnesota: New Niche Rankings

Niche has produced its "best places" rankings for the ninth consecutive year. It includes 228 cities and 17,932 towns and neighborhoods.

Julius Randle Scores 57 Points For Knicks, Who Still Fall To Wolves 140-134

Randle scored 57 points, matching the third-highest total in franchise history, but New York lost 140-134 to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

As Minneapolis Public Schools' Families Voice Frustrations, Other Metro School Districts Enhance Cyber Security Protocols

Jessica Hoida, another middle school parent, lamented she remains "frustrated" by MPS' referring to the attack as an "encryption event."

Snow Plow Is No Match For Massive Drift On Minnesota-South Dakota Border

The Big Stone County Sheriff's Office there says this winter has been "nothing short of a UFC fight against Mother Nature."

One Of Minneapolis' Most Notorious Intersections Is Getting Safer

Drugs and violence had plagued the community around Merwin Liquors and Winner Gas Station in north Minneapolis.

The First Native-Owned Fabric Store Exclusively Sells Materials That Celebrate Native Culture

Fire Mountain Fabrics exclusively sells Native prints, and it's owned by two Native women, Arlene Fairbanks and Jessica Travis.

MN Bank Part Of Coalition Asking FDIC To Insure All Deposits

The Mid-Size Bank Coalition of America's letter came after the collapse earlier this month of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.

Ex-Viking Adam Thielen Signs 3 Year Deal With Carolina Panthers

Facing the worst salary cap situation in the league, the Vikings cut the Minnesota native earlier this month.

Trial Begins Monday For Teen Charged With Riot In MOA Deadly Shooting

Surveillance video from the mall and Nordstrom captured the shooting and the events leading up to it, according to the complaint.

Paul Harris To Make First Court Appearance In Fatal Drive-By Shooting Of Pregnant Woman

Paul Harris, 24, is charged with second-degree murder in a drive-by shooting.

Man Shot In Downtown Minneapolis' Warehouse District

Officers found the victim suffering from "a possibly life-threatening gunshot wound," police say. He was taken to HCMC.

TC Nighthawks Launches With Mission To Curb Rising Car Thefts

Last summer, Robinson overheard her mom on a Zoom meeting about car thefts, and TC Nighthawks was born.

"My Heart Sank": Man Returns To Shakopee Boarding Kennel To Find Dog Missing

"It's been pretty hard, I've been out pretty much every day looking for him," Cory Geis said.

Minneapolis Couple Ready To Move After Their Kia, Hyundai Repeatedly Targeted By Thieves

Hayden Griswold discovered his Hyundai's back window was smashed out again Friday. It's the fifth time he says in the last six months.

Timberwolves' Edwards Leaves Game With Sprained Right Ankle

Edwards was hurt late in the first quarter when he landed awkwardly after jumping while throwing a pass.

24-Year-Old Man Charged In Connection To Pregnant Woman's Shooting Death

Paul Dwayne Harris is charged with one count each of second-degree murder, second-degree assault and illegal possession of a firearm.

Minnesota Referee Reflects On 55 Years On The Job: "It's Been Quite The Journey"

It started 55 years ago when Gopher track coach Roy Griak told young Bohmback to go see Roy Tutt in intramurals.

Police: Man Injured After Exchanging Gunfire With Gas Station Security Guard

The incident happened around 8:40 p.m. Friday at the Speedway on the 800 block of Johnson Parkway.

NEXT Weather: Temps 20 Degrees Below Average For Chilly, Breezy Saturday

Sunday in comparison will be slightly warmer, with a high of 36. There will also be more sunshine.

Frozen Strawberries Recalled In MN Over Hepatitis-A Risk

A batch of frozen strawberries was linked to an outbreak of Hepatitis A illnesses, the Food and Drug Administration said Friday.

Tick-Borne Babesiosis In MN: What To Know As Illnesses Increase

The disease's endemic status in both Minnesota and Wisconsin means it's a constant presence and residents need to take precautions.

8-Year-Old MN Boy Missing Since Thursday Evening

State authorities are looking for an 8-year-old boy who went missing from northern Minnesota's Cass Lake area.

Evacuation Ordered After Gas Line Struck During Digging Project In Waite Park

Businesses and homes in a central Minnesota town had to evacuate Thursday afternoon due to a gas leak.

Construction Crews Warn Ice Dams Could Cause Damage To Homes Well Into Spring

Snow that melts from the roof makes its way down to the overhang of the roof, where it freezes.

"I Have Yet To Meet A Person In Minnesota That Is Hungry": Outrage Follows Sen. Drazkowski's Comments On Free School Meals

The proposal makes permanent a pandemic policy that advocates say is crucial to curbing child hunger.

Car Damaged By A Pothole? Here's How To Get Compensated

"Every time I hit one, I feel like it hit me, not my car," Jesse Barstad said.

Xcel Energy Cleaning Up Leak At MN Nuclear Power Plant

Xcel Energy said it confirmed the leak on Nov. 22 at its Monticello plant and alerted the state and Nuclear Regulatory Commission that day.

Talking Points: Will Taxpayers Be Reimbursed Amid A $17.5 Billion Budget Surplus

Minnesota's $17.5 billion surplus is the biggest in the region and one of the largest per capita in the country.

A Sign Of Spring: Preparations Underway For Home Opener At Target Field

The varying weather can make it more difficult for Head Groundskeeper Larry Divito to make sure the field will be ready for the home opener.

Farewell, Aaron Rodgers: Many Packers And Vikings Fans Seem Ready To Move On From No. 12

Rodgers said Wednesday he wants to play for the New York Jets after 18 seasons with the Packers.

Former Champlin Police Officer Sues Hennepin County Deputy For K-9 Attack

Ofc. Irish was attempting to apprehend a driver who had fled a traffic stop when the lawsuit says he was attacked by McNamara's K-9, Thor.