These Are The Top Private High Schools In MN For 2024

Niche evaluated 30,800 private schools nationwide for its annual rankings, including 1,433 for the first time.

Lead In Applesauce In MN Recall May Have Been Intentional: Report

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating elevated lead levels in apple cinnamon applesauce pouches sold under three brands.

Best/Worst Times To Get Out Of Twin Cities For The Holidays

AAA worked with data insights company INRIX to determine the best and worst times to get out of town for the 10-day holiday period.

The Fall Of Minneapolis: 5 Things To Know About George Floyd Doc

A new documentary called "The Fall of Minneapolis" seeks to dispel what its producers call false narratives in George Floyd's killing.

Study: 32,000 Twin Cities Area Workers Illegally Paid Less Than Minimum Wage

Workers were shorted $2,700 per year over the past decade with violations concentrated in high-demand service sector jobs.

MN Rep. Betty McCollum Calling For An Immediate Ceasefire In Gaza

“Israel’s response must be proportional and consider the innocent Palestinian lives at stake in Gaza," McCallum said.

Rep. Ilhan Omar Condemns Bill That Would Expel Palestinians From U.S.

The three Muslim members of Congress released a joint statement condemning the bill and "anti-Muslim, anti-Arab and anti-Palestinian hate."

Ellison Projected Winner In Minneapolis Ward 5: Election Results

Minneapolis Ward 5 featured both the most conservative and the most progressive candidates running in 2023.

Dean Phillips Defends Rep. Rashida Tlaib: 'We Have Cried Together'

Rep. Dean Phillips came to Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib​'s defense after she survived a censure on the U.S. House floor.

Cannabis Project Shows Iron Range Addiction To Big Promises

In Grand Rapids, Minnesota, the former Ainsworth wood products plant sprawls across an industrial lot on the west side of town.

President Joe Biden To Visit Northfield, Minneapolis On Wednesday

President Joe Biden is set to visit a farm in Northfield to kick off his administration's "Investing in Rural America Event Series."

Walz Signs Executive Order: 3/4 Of State Jobs No Longer Require College Degree

Gov. Tim Walz on Monday signed an executive order eliminating the four-year degree requirement from over 75% of state government jobs.

Minnesota Abortions Are Up Nearly 40% Since Dobbs

Minnesota saw a steep increase in out-of-state abortion patients, according to data released earlier this year by the Department of Health.

Former Ambassador Ronald E. Nuemann To Speak In Minnesota This Week

Neumann: What the State Department does is important, and therefore that diplomacy deserves support.

Who Is Dean Phillips: 5 Things To Know About Biden's Dem Challenger

Dean Phillips, a pro-business Democrat who represents several affluent Minneapolis suburbs, is set to challenge President Joe Biden.

Ilhan Omar Votes 'No' On Resolution Condemning Hamas Terrorist Attacks

Rep. Ilhan Omar said the resolution "fails to acknowledge and mourn the lives of Palestinians taken by the Israeli military."

Handicapping U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer's Chances To Become The Next Speaker

Emmer won the endorsement Friday of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the California Republican who was recently deposed.

23 Nonprofits Accused In $250M 'Feeding Our Future' Scheme: List

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is working to shut down 23 nonprofits accused in a massive COVID-era fraud scheme.

After Backlash, MN Socialists Condemn Attacks On Israeli Civilians

The initial statement from the Twin Cities socialist group did not mention any Israeli victims of the Hamas terrorist attack.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Positioning Himself For 2nd Congressional District Run

An experienced prosecutor appears to be positioning himself to run for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd District.

Hamline President Goes On The Offensive

On September 12, Hamline University held a forum on academic freedom.

Abortion Rights Advocates Say Consequences Dire If SCOTUS Declines To Hear Pill Case

Whatever the court does will further alter healthcare access in the U.S., reproductive health advocates said on a recent call to reporters.

As Consumers Flock To Organic Foods, Lawmakers Urge More Federal Grants For Farmers

U.S. lawmakers are pushing a bill that would boost support for organic farmers amid rising demand for their products.

Hamline President Goes On The Offensive

López Prater was presenting Islam in all of its diversity, a form of intrafaith diversity that Hamline’s administration totally disregarded.

Minnesota Cops Take Millions Of Dollars From People Without Criminal Convictions

In 2022 Minnesota law enforcement agencies seized and kept more than $3.1 million in cash, vehicles and other property.

Minneapolis Investigates Officer With OnlyFans Page: Report

FOX 9 confirmed that a member of the Minneapolis Police Department has an OnlyFans page. It's not clear if any policies were violated.

GOP Presidential Hopefuls Tear Into Each Other And Absent Trump At Second Debate

Scott also directed attacks at Ramaswamy, saying his biotech businesses did business with China’s Communist Party.

Farm Bill Needs To Make Land Accessible For Young, Less Affluent And BIPOC Farmers

Purchasing affordable land is a challenge for farmers in our region, according to a survey of farmers in Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Curbside, Mail-In Voting Starts Friday In Minneapolis

Early voting has begun for the Nov. 7 municipal election in Minneapolis, when all 13 city council seats are on the ballot.

In Minnesota, A New Model Challenges The Widespread Mistreatment Of Construction Workers

Last fall, they began a campaign in Minneapolis-Saint Paul to stop mistreatment of all construction workers, union or not, on their own.

This Labor Market Just Won't Quit: 5 Charts On Minnesota's Labor Economy

Minnesotans work at higher rates than the nation as a whole. They also are more likely to be in a union and earn more money.

What's Open, Closed In Minneapolis On Labor Day 2023

Labor Day marks the end of summer and is the last weekend before most schools in Minnesota start up again.

MN Republicans Call For Special Session Over School Resource Officers

Several police departments across Minnesota have pulled their school resource officers over a law passed by Democrats last session.

Judge Sides With Youth In Montana Climate Change Trial, Finds Two Laws Unconstitutional

“I’m so speechless right now. I’m really just excited and elated and thrilled. I cannot believe the ruling," Lightiser said.

USDA's Climate Grants For Farms And Forests Run Into Republican Buzzsaw

Private landowners are responsible for 39 percent of the nation’s forests but fewer than 13 percent of them have a land management plan.

Police Association Criticizes Walz For Meeting With Ricky Cobb's Family

Cobb’s family and Walz haven’t shared information about what was discussed in the private meeting.

Consumers Seeing Relief In Some Food Prices As Inflation Continues To Slow

But it’s still important to consider that these changes, while promising, are not necessarily affecting the average American yet.

MPCA Was ‘Arbitrary And Capricious' In Granting PolyMet Permit, Supreme Court Rules

“The MPCA and the EPA sought to avoid public scrutiny and hide the risk of illegal water pollution from the public eye,” the justices found.

The Right Loves Far-Flung Shopping Trips — For Judges And Venues

Republican lawyers are shopping around for MAGA judges who will predictably issue favorable rulings on their behalf.

Cultivating The Next Crop Of America's Farmers

I consider my days in the sun as a young, organic farmer to be the most rewarding work I've done.