GOP seeking power over elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota

The GOP candidates say dismantling the elections commission and giving power to the secretary of state to oversee elections would let voters hold someone accountable for election-related decisions.

Dramatic video captures highway crash involving teens in a stolen Kia, St. Paul police say

Traffic cameras captured police trying to stop a vehicle on 35-E in Little Canada on Saturday. The car crashes into the median twice and four teens come running out and across the busy highway.

Minnesota woman denied morning-after pill by pharmacist wins $25K

In a landmark case, a jury found a Minnesota pharmacy didn't discriminate against a woman who was denied the morning-after pill in 2019, but the jury did award her $25,000. 

NASCAR’s Kyle Busch, family escape Mall of America shooting

Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR champion, and his family safely escaped the Mall of America in Bloomington after someone fired shots.

Mall of America shooting: Shots fired in Nike store after dispute

Police don't believe anyone was hurt by gunfire when someone opened fire inside the Nike store at the Mall of America on Thursday, creating a panic and sending the mall into lockdown.

Minnesota woman sets record for world's longest fingernails

Guinness World Records says this 63-year-old grandmother from Minneapolis has set a new record for having the longest fingernails in the world.

Kueng, Thao sentenced for violating George Floyd's rights

The final two former Minneapolis police officers who violated George Floyd's civil rights were sentenced Wednesday in federal court.

Thomas Lane sentenced to 2 1/2 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights

Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane was sentenced Thursday to two and a half years in prison for depriving George Floyd of his civil rights. The sentencing comes nearly 26 months to the day that George Floyd was murdered.

Drunk driver measures .525 BAC in Blaine, Minn.

Police stopped a drunk driver recently who was more than six times over the alcohol limit in Blaine.

Watch: Bear cub in Northern Minnesota being a 'twerp,' attacks trail camera

A bear cub in Northern Minnesota is getting called out by researchers for being a “twerp.” The cub's antics were captured on trail camera video, and are adorable.

Northfield PD continues search for 6-year-old girl after mother found dead

The search for a six-year-old girl in Northfield, Minnesota continued Sunday after her mother was found dead inside their home on Saturday.

4 bodies found after possible triple murder-suicide at Vadnais Lake

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office is investigating what detectives believe may be a triple murder-suicide in Maplewood and Vadnais Lake  involving a man, a woman and three children.

11-year-old girl catches huge carp with her bare hands in Lake Minnetonka

Maddie Freese, 11, participates in kids' fishing tournaments but has never pulled off a catch like the one she did on Tuesday when she dove into shallow water of Lake Minnetonka and bear-hugged a carp.

Stunning photo of clouds that look like crashing ocean waves goes viral

A Minnesota woman recently captured an incredible cloud formation that appeared to look like an ocean in the sky in a now-viral photo.

Feds want 25 years for Derek Chauvin for violating George Floyd's rights

Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to give former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin a 25-year sentence for violating the rights of George Floyd, as well as the rights of a 14-year-old Black boy who was restrained in an unrelated case. 

Ex-Minneapolis cop charged in George Floyd's murder seeks further trial delay

The State of Minnesota is demanding a speedy trial for two former Minneapolis police officers charged in connection with George Floyd's murder, while one officer is asking for the trial to be delayed further. 

Seniors take jobs as lifeguards as YMCA struggles to find workers

During the summer, it's typical to see a teen or college student working a summer job as a lifeguard, sitting in a tall chair at your pool or beach. However, as the YMCA struggles to find workers, retired seniors are showing up to fill shifts.

47 cats rescued from hot car at Minnesota rest stop

Forty-seven cats were rescued from a vehicle parked in sweltering heat at a rest stop along Interstate 35 in Harris, Minnesota on Tuesday.