Mayors of Minnesota's largest cities ask for more authority to implement local gun regulations

The chief executives of the state's four largest cities, plus other leaders, renewed their demands Tuesday for more local control over gun regulations. SAINT PAUL, Minn. — A coalition of city leaders, including the mayors of Minnesota's four...

The Nature Conservancy buys more than 12,000 acres in northeastern Minnesota for conservation

“By conserving the forests and waters here, we’re ensuring connected wildlife habitat, healthier forests, clean water and continued public access now, and for generations to come,” said Ann Mulholland, director of the Nature Conservancy in...

Crosby wildfire 85% contained, portion of Superior Hiking Trail remains closed

A portion of Minnesota’s Superior Hiking Trail remains closed as firefighters continue working to contain the Crosby Fire, a lightning-sparked wildfire that has burned about 300 acres near George H. Crosby Manitou State Park. The blaze, which...

Chandler man accused of killing camping teens indicted

A Chandler man accused of killing two Arcadia High School teens camping northeast of Phoenix in May has been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder. Thomas Brown, 31, of Chandler, was arrested Oct. 2 in connection with the deaths of Evan...

Readers Write: Qatari military training, ‘No Kings,’ Minneapolis elections, the shutdown, Israel-Hamas

Madore, on the other hand, is painted as a newcomer to the ward — by innuendo, an opportunist. Anyone who knows her or who has worked with her recognizes this is a caricature: laughably inaccurate. Madore is an experienced community advocate,...

I tried American Airlines' new AI travel tool to plan a trip. Here's what it gets right (and very wrong).

The prompt: "I want to ski in January." The answer came instantly: Aspen, Colorado; Whistler, Canada; even Niseko, Japan, with flights that ranged from $270 all the way up to $1,000. That's courtesy of American Airlines' new AI-powered...

Minnesota Now a Top State For Trick-Or-Treating in the Country

Trick-or-treaters, get your candy bags ready because Minnesota just scored a sweet spot in the top 10 best states for trick-or-treating in 2025! A company called KURU Footwear put together the list based on several factors, including pedestrian...

Motorcyclist Killed in Collision With Pickup in Central Minnesota

Elk River, MN (MinnesotaNow) - The Minnesota State Patrol responded this morning to a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup in Sherburne County. The preliminary crash report indicates the collision occurred around 6:45 a.m. on Highway...

Minnesota’s Fall Arts and Entertainment, At a Glance

Whether you’re craving a night of live music, a thought-provoking play, or an immersive exhibit, this season’s lineup promises to inspire long after the leaves have fallen. Minnesota Historical Society With a mission to serve all people of...

Minnesotan with bad driving record was allegedly high in fatal crash that also hurt his kids

A driver with a troubling history on the road was high on a cocktail of illicit drugs when he caused a collision at a Minnesota intersection that seriously injured his three children in his pickup truck and killed the other motorist, according to...

Over 4 Million Minnesotans Now Drive—But Can You Pass The Test?

MEA Weekend is a chance for students all over Minnesota to take their first break of the new school year, and it's also the time of year many Minnesotans will head out on one last vacation. But speaking of traveling-- and school-- do you think you...

A road to recovery: How one woman’s resilience paved the way for broader care in Greater Minnesota 

This story was produced as part of ThreeSixty Journalism’s Multimedia Storytelling Institute for high school students in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, which financially sponsors the camp and supports story sourcing....

Busy Time to Travel

School break for MEA is a busy time at airports. (Minneapolis, MN) — Officials at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport say they are ready for one of the busiest weeks of the year. M-S-P spokesman Jeff Lea says M-E-A travel really picks up on...

Bigfoot Sightings Spark Excitement For 2026 Expedition In Minnesota

Do you believe in Bigfoot or other cryptids? There are some sightings and reports from respected people that are hard to just dismiss. There are so many bigfoot enthusiasts that there are expeditions that take place each year trying to find...

Experience Minnesota's "Real" Haunted Houses and More

At this time of year it seems like every time you turn around there is another Fall and/or Halloween event. There are haunted houses, hay rides, trails, corn mazes, some are for kids and some are definitely not for kids. There are some daytime...

West central Minnesota kids under-vaccinated

ALEXANDRIA — Last month, NBC Nightly News did a story about a steep decline in childhood vaccination rates in many parts of the country. You can find the website they set up, and search by any county in any state at...

Measles Cases Are Surging Across Minnesota

Minnesota health officials are sounding the alarm as measles cases continue to climb in 2025. Minnesota has recently confirmed new measles cases, with 10 new cases reported since September 29, 2025, bringing the total in the recent cluster to 30...

Minnesota Vikings Odds: Vikings Open as Home Underdog Against Eagles

After a couple of weeks overseas followed by a bye week, the Minnesota Vikings make their return to U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon to face the defending Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles. Things have been a bit rocky for the...

Minnesotans with ties to Middle East conflict welcome ceasefire news but remain wary of next steps

There are still major questions about the long-term future of the region and whether the ceasefire will hold. MINNEAPOLIS — Last year, Ethan Roberts with the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas traveled to Israel and...

Minnesotans Have One Of The Least-Stressful Commutes

Minnesotans might not agree with this but it's a reason to celebrate for sure! Apparently, we have one of the least-stressful commutes in the country. One of the best parts of living in Duluth is that you get a big city feel without the big city...