Minnesotans gear up for return of bitter cold
Hats, gloves and mittens are making a comeback on Tuesday as Minnesotans feel the coldest air since March.
Minnesota's food shelves get one-time $5M funding boost
Minnesota food shelves are feeling grateful for new funding.
Free Guitars 4 Kids aims to change young lives through self-expression
Since its start, Free Guitars 4 Kids has given away about 2,500 guitars to kids in underserved communities across the country.
Minnesota's Sherco solar power plant officially serving customers across Upper Midwest
Minnesota leaders, including Gov. Tim Walz, gathered on Tuesday at Xcel Energy's Sherco Solar plant near St. Cloud to celebrate a milestone in the state's shift toward carbon-free electricity.
Park Tavern holds benefit to support children of slain server Kristina Folkerts
On Monday, 100% of Park Tavern's profits will go towards the Kristina Folkerts Memorial Fund.
Tips for winterizing your home
Beyond raking to avoid snow mold, Nokomis Hardware Owner/Operator Carolyn Faacks suggests looking for spots mice can get in and filling them before temperatures plummet.
Minneapolis City Council approves proposal to establish city labor standards board
The Minneapolis City Council voted 9-3 in favor of a proposal on Thursday that establishes a citywide labor standards board, a move that worries some small business owners.
Hennepin County gets second extension after order to cut dozens of jail inmates
The Hennepin County Jail has been granted another extension to slash nearly 20% of its population, moving back the Thursday deadline another three weeks.
St. Paul is eliminating nearly $40M in resident medical debt
The city of St. Paul is wiping out nearly $40 million in resident medical debt.
Hundreds gather in Arden Hills to honor Veterans Day
Dozens of veterans, from all branches, and their family members were honored with music and a color guard. State and federal leaders — including Gov. Tim Walz — also gave speeches.
Snow lovers will be thrilled with Minnesota's winter outlook
Like it or not, winter is just around the corner. After a brown season last year, some Minnesotans are keeping their fingers crossed.
Invisible Wounds Project opens new support center
Retired Hugo Navy veteran Danial Daloia helps fellow veterans, first responders, health care professionals, dispatchers and more master the art form of woodworking. But it's more than that — to Daloia and his students, it's a form of therapy.
Minnesotans head to the polls despite rain to vote
Election officials are "cautiously optimistic" Minnesota can regain its national lead in voter turnout.
Officials encourage newly eligible voters to turn out on Election Day
"Please help us get the word out that in Minnesota anyone on probation, parole, supervised release, work release, etc; has the right to vote," Voter Outreach Director Melanie Hazelip said.
Hennepin County celebrates big win in fight against veteran homelessness
Veteran homelessness is now considered rare, brief and non-reoccurring in Minnesota's most populous county.