Is The Traditional "Snow Day" A Thing Of The Past?

As students get into the swing of things at school, they're getting a tough reminder that a surprise day off might not be there.

Gophers' Ibrahim Quickly Returns To Form After Achilles Tear

By the time Ibrahim reached the locker room that night, while the Gophers were pushing a potent Ohio State team in an eventual 45-31 defeat.

Anoka-Hennepin Schools Struggling To Find Preschool, Early Childhood Staffing

The struggle comes at a time when the overall number of child care slots in Minnesota is decreasing.

"People Are Not Going To Stop Getting Sick": Nurses Return For 3rd Day Of Strike

Allina Health said in a statement that nurses at United Hospital will be back on the job at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

"Best Christmas Ever" Provides Hope For Plymouth Cancer Survivor

For many it's a season of joy, and year after year Terry Niemann embodies that joy.

Bloomington College Professor Recounts Her Close Encounter With Queen Elizabeth II

"It was a study abroad program. It was the first year of that program," Klocek said.

Day 2 Of Strike: Thousands Of Nurses Return To Picket Line Tuesday

The striking nurses are asking for up to a 30% pay hike spread over three years. The hospitals are countering with 12% over three years.

NEXT Drive: Vehicle Fire Temporarily Backs Up Traffic On I-35W In Lino Lakes

At 6:20 a.m., MnDOT traffic cams showed traffic nearly at a standstill on the interstate near County Road 14.

Man Dies In Shooting That Sent 2 Pregnant Women, 1 Other To Hospital

Officers responded to the report of a shooting at a bar on the 2100 block of 4th Street North shortly before midnight.

Vikings Stun Packers In Season-Opening Win, 23-7

Kirk Cousins completed 23 of 32 passes for 277 yards without a turnover, targeting Jefferson on more than a third of his throws.

Brainerd High School Senior Suffers Serious Head Injury During Football Game

Conner Erickson, 17, is the team's captain in his senior season.

Thousands Of Minnesota Nurses Hit The Picket Lines In Historic 3-Day Strike

The hospitals say the strike will bring minimal disruptions to patient care as they lean on thousands of traveling nurses.

Guardians Top Twins 6-4 Behind McKenzie's 7 Shutout Innings

The Guardians, who are 8-5 against the Twins this year, will try to complete their second series sweep since the All-Star break on Sunday.

Watch Live: U.S. Marks 21st Anniversary Of 9/11 Attacks

A ceremony Sunday at the site of the World Trade Center towers in New York City, which became known as Ground Zero.

"Learn From It": New Art Exhibit Sheds Different Light On Vietnam War

The exhibit also paints peace through some of the most iconic photographs taken during the war's decades of bloodshed.

Minnesota's Public Defenders Vote No Confidence In Agency Head

Chief Public Defender Bill Ward oversees roughly 470 public defenders and 200 support staff.

Correa Answers Boos With Go-Ahead HR, Twins Top Yanks 4-3

Carlos Correa responded to booing Yankees fans with a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning.

"We're At A Breaking Point": St. Paul Fire Chief Asks For Additional $3.8M In 2023

Chief Inks is proposing a $74,509,998 budget for 2023 – an increase of 5.5 percent.

Ethan Glynn's Football Team Returns To The Field For The First Time Since His Devastating Injury

Last Friday, 15-year-old Ethan Glynn suffered a devastating injury during the season-opening football game against Chaska.

National Football Helmet Shortage Being Felt In Minnesota

Schools across Minnesota like East View High School in Apple Valley have had to get creative as they wait for their own supplies to arrive.

Minnesota Election Administration Explained: Recounts And Election Contests

The state provides public funding for recounts of close elections.

Hiawatha Golf Course's Controversial Redevelopment Plan Approved

In a 6-3 vote, the board voted to move forward with the master plan, despite the objections of some.

The Old American Bike Barn: Take A Motorcycle Ride Back In Time In Ortonville

An old motorcycle proverb says a bike on the road is worth two in the barn. Unless of course, the barn belongs to Kevin Backstrand.

40,000 Visitors A Year Flock To Japanese Garden At Normandale Community College

Many gardens are in full bloom this time of year. But there's a place in Bloomington that seems to be budding year-round.

Minneapolis City Council Approves Kristyn Anderson To Serve As City Attorney

"I want to help city leaders enact change to improve the lives of the people of Minneapolis," Anderson said in a press release.

Minnesota's Black Marijuana Users Far More Likely To Face Arrest Than White Ones

"It’s a disparity that has persisted for years, despite data showing that Black and white residents use cannabis at similar rates."

Community Uses Dozens Of Murals To Fight Graffiti Along Lake St.

Several business owners along a popular corridor in South Minneapolis found a way to discourage people from defacing their properties.

Minneapolis 911 Call Center Offers Signing Bonuses As It Seeks To Fix Staffing Shortage

It's the busiest dispatch facility in the entire Midwest, outside of Chicago.

Fall Allergy Season Upon Us In Minnesota – And It's Longer

"Right now is the biggest time for fall allergies," Dr. Kelkar said.

How Are Official State Symbols Chosen? Which Ones Has Minnesota Rejected?

You might be surprised that in the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," the bodies of water in question aren't among the 19 official state symbols.

A Look At The Security Measures That Aim To Keep Students Safe At Bloomington Public Schools

State law requires at least five lock-down drills a year. The Department of Public Safety says the first should happen in the first 10 days.

Back To School: Tuesday Marks First Day For Many Students, Including In Minneapolis

The entrances to some of the schools in the district have been updated over the summer to make them more secure.

State Fair's Fresh French Fries Stand Pays Tribute To Long-Time Worker Who Died Of COVID

Within the walls of Tom Annunziata's stand, there's a lot of tradition happening among those who serve up the fries.

Swelling Deer Herds Are Eating The Profits Of Some Minnesota Farmers: "It's A Big Problem"

"The corn right here should be way over my head right now," Anderson said. "As you can see there's no crop here now.

How Do They Test Wastewater For Diseases?

"We've had a tremendous paradigm shift in the wastewater treatment community," said Metro Plant Principal Research Scientist Steve Balogh.

'Pageantry And Hospitality' Headline Gopher Gameday, While U Works To Crack Down On Nearby Crime

It's the Gophers' first home game since taking down rival Wisconsin 278 days ago.

No-Wake Zone On Lake Minnetonka Will Double To Within 300 Feet Of Shore Next Year

The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District voted on the change earlier this month.

Public Can Weigh In On If Camera Access Should Be Expanded In Minnesota Courtrooms

At issue is whether there should be changes to expand the recordings of district court criminal proceedings.

Eagan Firefighter Honored For Saving Crash Victims During Icy Pileup

Nov. 13, 2021 is a day Burgett will never forget.

While The State Patrol's Focus Is Safe Roads, Troopers Are Doing More To Bolster Public Safety

Minnesota State Patrol day began back in 2004, but since then the duties of state troopers have expanded.