Robbinsdale shelter-in-place alert accidentally sent countywide

Authorities say Hennepin County mistakenly sent out a shelter-in-place alert countywide that was supposed to be sent to only one block in Robbinsdale for a domestic incident.

Woodbury state senator arrested in suspected burglary

Sen. Nicole Mitchell, a DFL lawmaker from Woodbury, was arrested Monday morning in Detroit Lakes and booked into the Becker County Jail.

Excited for new journey, Lynx first-round pick Pili gets warm welcome

As Alissa Pili walked on the court at Target Center, she was met with dancing and drum playing. As she left the court, gifts in hand, she sounded a little overwhelmed by the greeting.

'Catch and kill' will be described to jurors in Donald Trump's hush money trial as testimony resumes

A longtime tabloid publisher was expected Tuesday to tell jurors about his efforts to help Donald Trump stifle unflattering stories during the 2016 campaign as testimony resumes in the historic hush money trial of the former president.

Xcel's proposed automatic bill credit could save low-income households in Minnesota $450 a year

The company would enroll people in certain census areas based on income metrics and energy bills to help make energy costs just 4% of the household's income.




Sammy McDowell, celebrated owner of Sammy's Avenue Eatery on the North Side, dies

Meet the West Sider taking the helm at Neighborhood House, helping new arrivals find a better life
Two new female Minnesota Supreme Court justices come with strong public defense backgrounds
First trial in Feeding Our Future case underway as jury selection begins

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Former Totino-Grace star set to follow father as first-round pick

Souhan: Wolves fans made Game 1 special. Now bring on Game 2.
Kepler returns, Twins' offense comes alive in 7-0 win over White Sox
Vikings look good at linebacker, but there's one issue to solve

Delta raises ground worker, flight attendant base pay 5%, affecting more than 5,000 in Minnesota

UnitedHealth reveals hackers may have stolen data on a sizable number of Americans
Developer of St. Paul's Keg & Case food hall declares bankruptcy
How to avoid going broke soon after starting a business


Do more to deter suicide at the Washington Avenue Bridge

Aid votes show Congress can still work
Editorial cartoon: Lessons on antisemitism
Readers Write: Cellphones in schools, potholes, child abuse, good journalism


How the Goo Goo Dolls learned the music biz from Minneapolis bands

Bob Dylan and Kirby Puckett collectibles pop up when 'Pawn Stars' do Minneapolis
Yuen: Why do people forgive? It's messy, complex and 'the best form of self-interest'
Penumbra Theatre sets up to score with hoops dream play 'Flex'

Souhan: Wolves fans made Game 1 special. Now bring on Game 2.

The playoff opener was performance art, the kind of event that creates and rewards fans, bolsters optimism and banishes traditional Minnesota pessimism. "It was awesome," Chris Finch said

Reusse: How bad are the White Sox? They made Twins look good.

The offense is still mired in a terrible start, but Twins' hitters and pitcher Chris Paddack looked rejuvenated on Monday. The White Sox looked like, well, the White Sox.

Yuen: Why do people forgive? It's messy, complex and 'the best form of self-interest'

Forgiving may seem syrupy or saintly, but it's much more complicated, says a journalist now touring the Midwest.

Souhan: Should Vikings even consider McCarthy in NFL draft?

If the choice for the Vikings is between Michael Penix Jr., Bo Nix or J.J. McCarthy, why is the Michigan quarterback worth the risk?



When it comes to government planes and political trips, who pays for a president's campaign travel?

Puerto Rico Republicans award Trump all 23 of their delegates
The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle. Next is the Senate
Conservatives in Otter Tail County have been fighting for years, with no end in sight

Columbia switches to hybrid learning amid protests over Israel's war in Gaza

'Catch and kill' will be described to jurors in Donald Trump's hush money trial as testimony resumes
With homelessness on the rise, the Supreme Court weighs bans on sleeping outdoors
NFL draft has been on tour for a decade and the next stop is Detroit, giving it a shot in spotlight

A Russian strike on Kharkiv's TV tower is part of an intimidation campaign, Ukraine's Zelenskyy says

A cluster of earthquakes shakes Taiwan after a strong quake killed 13 earlier this month
Israel's military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent Hamas attack on Oct. 7
5 migrants die while crossing the English Channel hours after the UK approved a deportation bill

Why do so many Minnesota homeowners get free roofs after a hailstorm?

What are the financial pros and cons of retiring in Minnesota?
Introducing the Curious Minnesota Collection. Every question we've answered — now in one place
How did Faribault become home to Minnesota's deaf and blind academies?

After 4 decades in music and major vocal surgery, Jon Bon Jovi is optimistic and still rocking

Mary J. Blige, Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, A Tribe Called Quest and Foreigner get into Rock Hall
Yoko Ono to receive Edward MacDowell Medal for lifetime achievement
Recently arrested Morgan Wallen says he's 'not proud' of behavior

Female inductee in Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame is flying high

The story of Hercules the cat: Rescued in 2022, Target model in 2024
Old newspaper boxes become life-savers as Twin Cities self-serve dispensaries
At St. Olaf College, talking about death is on this 'cafe' menu