Deadly hit-and-run driver avoids prison thanks to family's compassion
John Jones, the driver in a deadly hit-and-run in Minnesota last October, is avoiding nearly six years in prison, after the victim's family agreed to a sentence including 10 years of probation, addiction therapy and a year in the workhouse.
Minnesota man drove to North Texas to meet 15-year-old for sex, authorities say
The Collin County Sheriff's Office said a Minnesota man drove more than 800 miles to meet who he thought was a 15-year-old McKinney girl.
Minnesota Zoo's 12-year-old tiger 'Putin' dies
The Minnesota Zoo is mourning the loss of 12-year-old Amur tiger, Putin.
Ice house removal video in northern Minnesota goes viral
Despite the extended deadline for ice houses, fishing guides are sharing videos that may have some resorts thinking twice about waiting much longer.
Complaint reveals chilling details in case of AMBER Alert abduction in Pope County
The suspect allegedly used a window to abduct the child from the room the boy shared with his mother while she was out working and other members of the family were sleeping. When the mother entered the bedroom, she realized the boy was missing. Soon afterward, she found a note.
Minnesota-born man killed in Ukraine flew into war to help sick partner
Katya Hill tried to talk her brother out of it. She urged Jimmy Hill to postpone his trip to Ukraine as she saw reports of Russian tanks lining up at the border. But he needed to help his longtime partner, who has been suffering from progressive multiple sclerosis.
Minneapolis tenant may be evicted for displaying Nazi flag in apartment
An attorney for a Minneapolis apartment building has filed to evict a tenant for displaying Nazi symbols.
Minnesota-born Jimmy Hill killed in Ukraine while trying to find food
The American killed during a military strike by Russia in Ukraine has been identified as Jimmy Hill.
Woman goes on Target store rampage with golf club
A woman was arrested after going on a rampage in a Minnesota Target store with a golf club.
Dozens of bald eagles in one spot in Minnesota captured in photo
A photo captured by Tim Alms, that’s now gone viral on social media, shows of dozens of eagles perched near Red Wing, Minnesota, a common sight in the Mississippi River Valley during the winter months.
Homeowner who shot alleged burglar in self defense won't face charges
The Hennepin County Attorney is declining to file charges against the homeowner accused of shooting an intruder last month in Minneapolis who claimed she acted in self-defense.
Report on Minneapolis response to George Floyd protests: 'There was a void'
Tuesday, the Minneapolis City Council received an after-action report on the city's response conducted by an independent firm with deep law enforcement experience that confirmed for many the extent of the city's failure and also pointed to its causes.
Minnesota’s ‘frozen woman’ alive and well decades later
In 1980, Jean Vig became stranded and nearly froze to death, but despite the cold she still calls Minnesota home.
College student killed after house where she was dog-sitting explodes
A 20-year-old college student who was dog sitting was killed in an explosion that leveled the Minnesota home she was in.
Ex-Minneapolis cops found guilty for violating George Floyd's civil rights
A federal trial jury has found the three other Minneapolis police officers guilty for violating George Floyd's civil rights during the deadly arrest on May 25, 2020.
Minneapolis, St. Paul teachers file intent to strike
As negotiations continue, educators in St. Paul and Minneapolis school district's largest teachers' unions say they have filed their intent to strike Wednesday afternoon. They spoke to media at 4:15 p.m. to reiterate their position, and answer questions.
Mom pays teen son $1,800 to stay off social media for 6 years
Lorna Klefsaas of Motley, Minnesota, paid her son, Sivert, to stay off social media, allowing him to escape many of the pressure teenagers face today.
Kim Potter sentencing in Daunte Wright's death: Ex-officer sentenced to 2 years
Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter was sentenced Friday morning to two years in prison after a jury found her guilty of first-degree and second-degree manslaughter in the April 2021 shooting death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright.
Judge in Kim Potter case appears emotional after handing down 2 year sentence
The judge in Kim Potter’s sentencing appeared emotional after handing down a two-year sentence to the former police officer, calling it a “mistake that ended tragically.”
Michele Tafoy and Critical Race Theory
Michele Tafoy, the former NBC Sunday Night Football sideline reporter, appeared Wednesday on FOX News' Tucker Carlson Tonight to talk about moving from sports to politics.