Family Quarrel Leaves Son Dead, Dad In Jail
Investigators in Blaine are trying to learn what led to a fatal quarrel between a father and son around 7 a.m. Friday.
Investigators in Blaine are trying to learn what led to a fatal quarrel between a father and son around 7 a.m. Friday.
Earlier this week, a girls team from Haiti played a team from the North Metro Soccer Association. During the game, several people noticed the girls from Haiti had shoes that did not fit right.
The state high school spring tournaments are here, and out of that comes stories that can tug at your heart.
An apparent crash stopped traffic along Highway 65 in Blaine Friday afternoon.
First responders rendered first aid and lifesaving measures to the 30-year-old man, but police say he eventually succumbed to his injuries.
A 27-year-old Blaine man is in custody after a hit-and-run crash killed a pedestrian Thursday evening, according to police.
There was a time when nearly every town had a barber shop. As salons and other retailers expanded, the number of old-time barber shops began to shrink. But in the middle of Blaine, there is still a piece of Mayberry.
Bond for a Blaine elementary school teacher accused of sexually assaulting a fourth-grade girl has been set at $100,000.
A 52-year-old Oak Grove man is accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile female student at a Blaine elementary school, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
Think outside the box next time you plan a movie and dinner date.
What started as a summer camp for Minnesota kids who love soccer has evolved into an international exchange program.
The Minnesota State Patrol says a man hit by a car on an interstate was trying to move some furniture out of the fast lane.
We've all heard the warnings and learned the law: Move over if you see an emergency vehicle, but what if you don't see or hear the emergency vehicle, and they don't see your vehicle until it's too late?
A 49-year-old man was seriously injured over the weekend after being hit by a car on Interstate 35W while trying to move a recliner chair that'd fallen into the roadway.
Police are asking for the public's help to stop a robbery spree in the Twin Cities. A masked gunman has held up at least eight liquor stores and gas stations since September.
Blaine police are asking for the public's help in identifying an armed robber believed to be responsible for at least eight robberies since fall.
Officials in Blaine say searchers found the body of a 54-year-old woman who went missing earlier this month.
An NHL player who originally hails from Blaine crumpled to the ice in a Thursday night game after he was smacked by a puck to the groin. Matt Hendricks, center for the Edmonton Oilers, played at Blaine High School and later at St. Cloud State.
Thousands of people will pack St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center this weekend to watch the best figure skaters in the country. But some young skating fans have the best view in the house.
A curling tournament featuring 96 teams will glide across the Twin Cities this weekend. About 400 curlers will take to the ice in hopes of becoming "The Big Spiel" champions.
Lisa Marie, 54, was last seen leaving her home on Jan. 5. Police say she may be struggling with mental health issues and may be at risk.
He does not look like a hockey player, but he sure plays like one. Riley Tufte has a chance to lead his Blaine High School team to a state title, and he has a chance to play hockey after high school -- for a long time.
It is a scene Minnesota Vikings fans will not soon forget: Kicker Blair Walsh missing a 27-yard field goal attempt to send the team into the next round of the playoffs. But even the most cynical fans have praised Walsh for how he has handled himself.
That final play on Sunday has been a tough pill for Minnesota Vikings fans to swallow. Kicker Blair Walsh missed a 27-yard field goal with just seconds remaining.
A Blaine woman is missing after leaving her home on foot earlier this week, according to police.
It's been 3 years of pain and anger for a family still searching for answers after losing their baby girl. 6-year-old Aniya Allen was shot and killed by a stray bullet near 36th and Penn Avenues North in north Minneapolis.
A father and son on a grouse hunt in St. Louis County were rescued after getting lost.
Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist, Filip Gustavsson made 23 stops and the Minnesota Wild beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1.
In 1982, Cathy Krauseneck, a young mother, was killed in her bed – an ax lodged in her head. Investigators believe the crime scene was staged to look like a burglary to cover up the real crime – the intentional murder of Cathy by her husband.
The tight-knit, community-centered feel of St. Paul's Hamline-Midway neighborhood, is what brought Angie and Ted Vig's guitar shop, Vig Guitars, to their current location along Snelling Avenue ten years ago.
One man is dead from a gunshot wound after a fight broke out at a party in Minneapolis on Saturday.
Fall colors are peaking later than usual and aren't as vibrant this year because of the warm fall, officials say.
A car, stolen in Chicago and recovered in Minnesota, was brought into Best Autobody in Blaine to be looked at. The car's owner now says the shop is asking for $30,000 or her car will be sent to auction.
Racial justice advocates are calling for action after a substitute teacher in Woodbury was accused of reenacting George Floyd's murder in class.
A 19-year-old boy, who has been missing since Tuesday in St. Paul, has been found safe, authorities say.
Fall colors are peaking later than usual and aren't as vibrant this year because of the warm fall, officials say.
A wildfire burning in eastern Minnesota has forced the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to close around 4,500 acres of a state forest.
A 22-year-old man is dead and authorities are investigating after a crash in northern Minnesota Friday morning.
Nolan, who was born in Brainerd, represented the 8th Congressional District between 2013 and 2019.
The Winona Police Department says officers responded to a report of a gunshot on the 300 block of West 10th Street around 4:22 a.m.
Racial justice advocates are calling for action after a substitute teacher in Woodbury was accused of reenacting George Floyd's murder in class.
Firefighters' efforts were hampered by the strong winds and downed power lines, as well as a broken natural gas line, officials say.
A young boy injured in a tractor accident during a field trip to a fall festival in Chippewa County last month got to meet the heroes who saved him.
Boats big and small are being beached and abandoned in the St. Croix River. City leaders in Hudson are trying to chart a course on how to clean them up.
With less than three weeks left until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Wisconsin on Thursday for the sixth time since she began her campaign.
A groundbreaking for a place that's expected to be a game changer for food entrepreneurs took place Wednesday. Northside Economic Opportunity Network's, also known as NEON, Collective Kitchen will provide commercial kitchen space — and opportunity.
A local food shelf gets a huge renovation and hopes to intercept violence in Minneapolis.
Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president, was in Western Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
In Minnesota, around 290,000 people are in need of treatment for addiction, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. Some of those people happen to be women who are pregnant.
These days, more and more families are struggling to make ends meet. A Carver County nonprofit — Love Inc, or Love in the Name of Christ — is working to alleviate day to day burdens so families can focus on financials.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde repeatedly accused each other of lying during an often testy and confrontational debate.
Wisconsin voters will vote whether to explicitly bar non-U.S. citizens from voting. Republicans argue they're trying to protect election integrity, but Democrats and other opponents say the amendment has no practical effect.
Nolan, who was born in Brainerd, represented the 8th Congressional District between 2013 and 2019.
The judge overseeing President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case released more evidence collected by special counsel Jack Smith on Friday.
Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance claimed in a visit earlier this week that Minneapolis is so overrun by crime that residents are fleeing the city, but is that claim true?
A car, stolen in Chicago and recovered in Minnesota, was brought into Best Autobody in Blaine to be looked at. The car's owner now says the shop is asking for $30,000 or her car will be sent to auction.
Holiday spending could break an all-time record this year. The National Retail Federation predicts that sales could hit a whopping $989 billion this season.
Rising prescription drug prices can be tough to swallow, but apps and websites can help lower your pharmacy bill.
Years after Krispy Kreme vanished from Minnesota following a much-ballyhooed opening blitz, the doughnut chain is planning to return to the state.
Every year, about a third of all food in the United States goes to waste. A healthy portion of that is due to confusion about labeling dates.
In 1982, Cathy Krauseneck, a young mother, was killed in her bed – an ax lodged in her head. Investigators believe the crime scene was staged to look like a burglary to cover up the real crime – the intentional murder of Cathy by her husband.
The tight-knit, community-centered feel of St. Paul's Hamline-Midway neighborhood, is what brought Angie and Ted Vig's guitar shop, Vig Guitars, to their current location along Snelling Avenue ten years ago.
One man is dead from a gunshot wound after a fight broke out at a party in Minneapolis on Saturday.
A teacher at Tutor Time in Maple Grove is accused of inappropriately touching a 9-year-old girl.
A 20-year-old man who pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a 15-year-old girl near Lake of the Isles last year was sentenced Friday to 12.5 years.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Minnesota is seeing the highest number of whooping cough cases in eight years.
Kate Eggers Leaf and her husband John have been lacing up to run since before high school.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
BrucePac recalled nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2024 includes Cher, Mary J. Blige, Kool & the Gang, the late Jimmy Buffett, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Dionne Warwick, among others.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Pop star Liam Payne of One Direction died after falling into an interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, officials said.
A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist, Filip Gustavsson made 23 stops and the Minnesota Wild beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1.
Tak Tateoka set the tone with a 74-yard touchdown pass to Colin Chase in the first quarter and St. Thomas-Minnesota rolled to a 42-14 win over Valparaiso.
The Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals Friday night 82-80, forcing a winner-take-all game 5.
The Minnesota Vikings have a chance to reaffirm their place atop the NFC North in Sunday's matchup with the rival Detroit Lions, but they'll likely be without several key players due to injury.
The Lynx' star averaged 20.4 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game during the regular season
As election day gets closer, polls in battleground states are what you should focus on, experts agree.
Analysts say national polls that show how tight the race is between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are not key indicators ahead of the election.
Analysts say national polls that show how tight the race is between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are not key indicators ahead of the election.
Analysts say national polls that show how tight the race is between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are not key indicators ahead of the election.
With the election just over three weeks away, concerns are mounting about threats to the election system nationwide.
Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us through the long history and evolution of the Goldy Gopher mascot.
The town has embraced the stones so much that every summer they have Agate Days, also known as the largest rock show in Minnesota, with over 100 vendors.
Eagles, pigs and aliens are three things that don't typically fit together. But at Mimi and Papa's in the far-southern Minnesota town of Windom, there's a lot that doesn't quite fit together.
What happened to Jesse James and his band of bank robbers after they fled Northfield? Some of them ended up near the town of Madelia.
Holiday spending could break an all-time record this year. The National Retail Federation predicts that sales could hit a whopping $989 billion this season.
The earliest snowfall in the Twin Cities was Sept. 24, 1985 — coming in a fourth-tenths of an inch. The latest first snowfall was on Dec. 3, 1928.
Rising prescription drug prices can be tough to swallow, but apps and websites can help lower your pharmacy bill.
Every year, about a third of all food in the United States goes to waste. A healthy portion of that is due to confusion about labeling dates.
How successful are NFL teams that start 5-0? Good Question. Here's why Vikings fans should be both excited and cautious given the team's history.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
We have the potential for a record high on Sunday. Temps will be in the 70s and there will be more sunshine. It will cool down to the 60s next week. Lisa Meadows breaks down all the timing.
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Sunday may be the last day to get out and enjoy those fall colors — but it will be a perfect day to see them. Lisa Meadows breaks down everything you need to know.
Despite some possible showers on Saturday morning, the warm weather is here to stay all weekend long.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast and he says the warm weather will continue through the weekend, though some areas may experience some spotty showers.
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The Minneapolis City Council votes to add Aniya Allen's name to a street sign at the intersection where she was killed.
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Frustrations grow over crime and drug use in St. Paul's Hamline-Midway neighborhood.
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