Here are some the new Minnesota laws taking effect on Aug. 1
There is a slew of new regulations kicking in on Thursday in Minnesota, from children's car seat usage, to stricter penalties surrounding straw gun purchases.
Vehicle crashes into vacant St. Paul building, then erupts into flames
A vehicle crashed into a vacant St. Paul building early Thursday morning before erupting into flames.
Woman, 19, shot in leg amid fight in St. Paul's Dayton's Bluff neighborhood
A 19-year-old woman is recovering after she was shot in the leg on Tuesday night on St. Paul's east side, according to police.
Nicolae Miu, found guilty in Apple River stabbing trial, sentenced to 20 years
Nicolae Miu, the 54-year-old man who stabbed multiple people on the Apple River in 2022 and was convicted of homicide and other charges, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Wednesday.
Minnesota's Fond du Lac Band sues social media companies, alleging harm against its youths
Minnesota's Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has joined a lawsuit with other tribal nations alleging social media companies have exacerbated the mental health crisis engulfing Native American teenagers.
Semi crushed in collision with Cottage Grove bridge near Grey Cloud Island
A semi-truck driver was unharmed after their rig was crushed in a collision with a railroad bridge near Grey Cloud Island in Cottage Grove on Tuesday.
Man, 18, charged in stabbing of St. John's University student outside his White Bear Lake home
A 20-year-old St. John's University student is seriously hurt and an 18-year-old man is facing criminal charges after a stabbing early Saturday morning in White Bear Lake.
Boy, 15, hospitalized after drive-by shooting off Minneapolis' Camden Avenue
A 15-year-old boy is recovering after being shot late Friday night in Minneapolis.
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff stumps for Vice President Harris in Wisconsin
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will campaign for his wife, Vice President Harris, on Saturday in Wisconsin.
Several hurt from gunfire in Brooklyn Park amid massive gathering at Noble Sports Park
Brooklyn Park police say multiple people were hurt on Friday night when shots were fired during a gathering of about 400 people at Noble Sports Park.
Months after Jayden Kline's body was left on her Fridley driveway, 18-year-old man now charged with murder
A man is charged with first-degree murder in last year's shooting death of 18-year-old Jayden Lee Kline right outside her family's Fridley home.
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.
Eviction suit against Mike Lindell's MyPillow dismissed after deal to pay overdue rent at Shakopee facility
An eviction lawsuit against Mike Lindell's MyPillow has been dismissed after the company earlier agreed to pay overdue rent at a Shakopee facility.
Kandiyohi County deputy airlifted after rollover crash near Willmar
A deputy is in stable condition after their squad car went off a south-central Minnesota road and flipped on Thursday evening.
Car crashes through garage roof of southeast Minnesota home
A motorist lost control of their car, went airborne and crashed into the garage roof of a southeastern Minnesota home on Thursday morning.