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Walleye limit on Mille Lacs Lake to be increased beginning Friday
Anglers on Mille Lacs Lake in central Minnesota will soon be able to catch more walleye.
Man who left Pine County group home on foot found safe
A 39-year-old man who went missing after leaving a group home in Pine County has been found safe.
Minnesota Vikings acquire Dallas Cowboys defender in cornerback swap
The Minnesota Vikings on Friday announced a cornerback swap with the Dallas Cowboys.
Federal recovery center opens in Waterville to aid residents impacted by severe storms, flooding
A disaster recovery center is now open in a southern Minnesota town that was one of the hardest hit communities by severe storms and flooding.
Elm zigzag sawfly, an invasive insect, found in Minnesota for the first time
Minnesota agriculture officials announced Tuesday the discovery of an invasive insect new to the state.
Willmar man sentenced to prison for drunkenly causing fatal head-on crash
A 20-year-old Willmar man has been sentenced to prison for his role in a fatal head-on crash in New London two years ago.
National and Minnesota leaders react after Gov. Tim Walz picked as Kamala Harris' VP running mate
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate in the 2024 election — and it's prompting a wide array of reactions from state leaders.
Gov. Walz, public safety leaders highlight increased penalties for gun straw purchases now in effect
An increase in criminal penalties for straw purchases of firearms was one of a number of new laws to take effect in Minnesota Thursday. Gov. Tim Walz and public safety officials will be highlighting the new legislation.
Kamala Harris to visit Wisconsin with running mate as part of battleground state tour Wednesday
Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, will be in Wisconsin next week with her not-yet-announced running mate.
The northern lights are expected to light up Minnesota's sky this week
Minnesotans, consider this your aurora borealis alert. The northern lights could potentially light up the sky early this week, but there's still uncertainty in the forecast.
Minnesota ranked best in nation for health care, study finds
Minnesota's health care system has long been recognized as one of the best and a recent study has reinforced that viewpoint.
Who is Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' VP running mate?
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was selected as the running mate for Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. Here's a look at his background, his military and political history, and his family.
Officers kill dog who attacked 7-year-old girl in Brooklyn Park, police say
An investigation is underway in Brooklyn Park after a dog attacked a young girl on Tuesday. It comes just days after a separate dog attack in the city that a child is not expected to survive.
Settlement reached between Hamline, former professor dismissed after showing Prophet Muhammad images
A settlement has been reached between a private Minnesota university and a former professor who alleged religious discrimination.
Minneapolis city, community leaders say new ordinance aims to decrease number of vacant, hazardous buildings
City and community leaders in Minneapolis on Monday detailed an ordinance that they hope will reduce the amount of hazardous vacant buildings.