Minneapolis Police investigation: DOJ found it violated peoples' constitutional rights

U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland released the findings of a federal investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department, prompted by the murder of George Floyd in 2020, during a press conference Friday morning, saying the police department and City of Minneapolis engaged in a pattern of discrimination and excessive force. 

Dog chases off bear in Lino Lakes

A Minnesota dog, who was maybe a little too brave, was captured on doorbell camera video chasing off a black bear that encroached on his front yard in Lino Lakes, Minnesota.

Madeline Kingsbury's ex-partner Adam Fravel arrested, body found

The ex-partner of Madeline Kingsbury and the father of her children has been arrested on a murder charge as police say they have found a body.

Winona mansion with tunnel and hidden library is on the market for $750K

A mansion in Winona — with a tunnel connecting the two buildings and Minnesota's first in-ground swimming pool — is on the market and has recently gone viral after being featured on social media via Zillow Gone Wild.

Nonprofit continues life-saving aid amidst Sudan conflict: 'They're showing up daily'

Amidst an escalating armed conflict in Sudan, over 900 brave Sudanese staffers with the MN-based nonprofit Alight risk all to provide food, shelter, and healthcare to civilians.

Train carrying hazardous materials derails in northern Minnesota

State crews are responding to a derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials Wednesday night in far northwestern Minnesota, just south of the Canadian border.

Marijuana legalization: Gov. Walz signs Minnesota cannabis bill into law

Gov. Tim Walz signed a law making recreational marijuana legal in Minnesota, with the state becoming the 23rd state to legalize adult-use cannabis. 

George Floyd's sister, LaTonya, forgives Derek Chauvin for what he did

LaTonya made the announcement exclusively to FOX 26 during an event in Houston where a screening of a short documentary of the George Floyd sculpture was premiered.

Remembering George Floyd: Events to commemorate man killed by Minneapolis police

It's been three years since George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police officers, and there are several events planned to commemorate his death. 

3M fires company executive for inappropriate conduct weeks after promotion

3M has fired prominent company executive Michael Vale due to “inappropriate personal conduct and violation of company policy," the maker of Post-it notes, industrial coatings and ceramics announced on Monday.

Blind Como Zoo cougar adjusting to life without eyes

Jasper, a 4-year-old cougar living at the Como Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, is adjusting to life without his eyes. 

Bear spotted, approaches car in northern Minnesota

Earlier this week a bear in Redby, Minnesota, was spotted approaching a driver’s vehicle, while the driver – Alexander Aman of Everlasting Ranch – simply asks “how’s it going?" and “what can I do for you?"

George Floyd's murder: Tou Thao found guilty

Tou Thao has been found guilty for his role in George Floyd's murder in May 2020.

FBI agent shot and killed armed suspect in Minneapolis

An FBI agent shot and killed a man in Minneapolis after law enforcement attempted to serve an arrest warrant. A woman at the scene was taken to the hospital for an apparent fentanyl overdose.

Supreme Court seems to favor Minneapolis woman who got $0 in condo sale

The Supreme Court seemed likely Wednesday to give a 94-year-old Minneapolis woman another day in court to try to recoup some money after the county kept the entire $40,000 when it sold her condominium over a small unpaid tax bill.