DUI suspect buries himself in mud to avoid capture, police say
Police say that a motorist they suspect was driving while impaired went to great lengths to avoid being captured in northern Minnesota, up to and including burying himself in mud.
2025 Emmy nominations are announced: See the full list
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
Man rescued from St. Paul sewer after being stuck for 3 to 4 days
The St. Paul Fire Department says they helped rescue a man who was stuck in a sewer for approximately three to four days. It was not clear how the man wound up in the sewer.
Cafe & Bar Lurcat in Minneapolis to close after more than 2 decades
Cafe & Bar Lurcat, a longtime destination near Loring Park in Minneapolis, will close at the end of this summer, as announced Tuesday by its owners. It is another from a growing list of Twin Cities restaurant staples that are calling it quits.
Leaders "devastated, heartbroken" over killing of Rep. Melissa Hortman
Lawmakers and officials, both local and national, are issuing statements expressing shock and outrage over the shooting deaths of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband.
Thousands attend "No Kings" rally at Minnesota Capitol
Despite warnings from officials urging people not to attend the "No Kings" rally in St. Paul on Saturday due to safety concerns tied to the targeted political shootings of two state lawmakers, thousands made their way to the state Capitol to protest the Trump administration.
Justin Eichorn files to dismiss federal charge in underage prostitution sting
Former Minnesota State Sen. Justin Eichorn has filed a motion to dismiss a federal charge stemming from an arrest in an underage prostitution sting earlier this year, with his legal team arguing he is being targeted by "selective prosecution."
Slotkin is lone Democrat to cross party lines in California EV vote
When the U.S. Senate voted 51-44 in favor of revoking three vehicle emissions waivers in California, Sen. Elissa Slotkin was among the senators voting in favor of their revocation. She was, in the final count, the lone Democratic Party member who voted that way.
TSA retires O'Hare Airport's explosive-sniffing dog Panka
Panka, an 8-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer, has worked alongside handler Pete Kligerman for a little over a half decade, and on Wednesday was treated to a surprise retirement "ceremony."
Teen who MPD says tried to goad them into a chase faces charges
An 18-year-old from south Minneapolis is charged with eight felony counts after, police say, he tried to goad officers into chasing him while he drove erratically in a stolen Kia.
Section of 10 Mile reopens as more Interstate 696 closures go into effect
Additional lane closures have begun on I-696 as a Michigan Department of Transportation project continues.
Minn. Supreme Court rules women's bare breasts do not qualify as "lewd"
The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that a woman being topless or otherwise exposing her bare breasts doesn't inherently qualify as "lewd" under the current Minnesota statute.
Minnesota schools announce closures, cancellations ahead of storms
As many parts of Minnesota are now either in active severe weather warnings or tornado watches, a number of schools in Minnesota have already announced early closures and pulled the plug on after-school activities.
Sox add new theme nights: Juneteenth, Barbie jerseys, "Seinfeld Night"
The Chicago White Sox have announced a slate of new theme nights and special promotions for the 2025 season, and they include a special Juneteenth day party, a Pokemon Go T-shirt giveaway and a special Seinfeld-referencing bobblehead.
MSP runway construction may alter metro flight patterns this spring, summer
The Metropolitan Airports Commission is letting Twin Cities residents know that a number of flight patterns may be temporarily different during two separate, weeks-long stretches this year.