4 lion cubs saved from Ukraine war arrive at Minnesota sanctuary

Four lion cubs that were orphaned during the war in Ukraine have arrived safely at a Minnesota animal sanctuary that has pledged to provide them a permanent home.

First Asian Santa to greet children at Mall of America

For the first time in three years, children are back sitting on Santa's lap at the Mall Of America (MOA), but that's not the only change you may notice at The Santa Experience this year.

Rescuers help 200 fishermen trapped on floating chunk of ice in Minnesota

An estimated 200 people ice fishing on Upper Red Lake in northern Minnesota became trapped on a large chunk of ice that broke free earlier Monday.

Steph Curry meets with boy seriously hurt in Minneapolis shooting

NBA star Stephen Curry took time on Sunday to meet with Ladavionne Garrett Jr. -- the Minneapolis boy whose life was changed forever after being shot last year. Ladavionne's grandmother says the boy "couldn't stop smiling" after meeting his hero Curry.

Driver who killed Minneapolis protester in 2021 sentenced

The man who drove a car into a group of protesters, killing one person, in Minneapolis in June 2021 was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years in prison.

Albertville teen killed while trying to buy sneakers in Plymouth: charges

A 19-year-old man is accused of fatally shooting an Albertville teenager over a pair of Balenciaga sneakers, according to authorities.  

Dog who ran away during house fire reunited with family

A community in southern Minnesota came together to help a family whose dog ran away in the chaos as their house was on fire. Nine days later, Gypsy is back with her family. 

500-plus crashes on snowy Minnesota roads, many caught on video

Hundreds of crashes were reported on Minnesota roads Monday as the first measurable snow fell in the Twin Cities metro. 

Minneapolis rape case charged 12 years later after DNA evidence went untested for years

Hennepin County prosecutors have filed rape charges against a Minneapolis man more than a decade after an armed attack on two women. The case file shows critical DNA evidence sat untested for years. Now, one of the victims is speaking out.

Charges: Man swindles dealership for $200K car despite negative bank account

A man with a negative balance in his bank account is charged with theft by swindle after conning a Minnetonka dealership out of a nearly $200,000 luxury vehicle.

Minnesota children illegally hired to clean slaughterhouses: federal lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Labor alleges an investigation uncovered a cleaning company hired more than 30 children to work in Minnesota and Nebraska slaughterhouses and meat processing facilities under hazardous conditions.

Lino Lakes family left with $20K hospital bill after toddler's COVID-19 treatment deemed not necessary

A Lino Lakes family was left with a $20,000 bill for the treatment of their toddler, who was hospitalized and placed on oxygen with COVID-19 and enterovirus. Insurance deemed the treatment not "medically necessary."

Police: Brooklyn Park man orders teens to kill ex's new boyfriend

A 22-year-old man faces murder charges for allegedly ordering two teenagers to break into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment and kill her current boyfriend, as well as her if she got in the way, according to authorities. 

6-year-old child overdosed on fentanyl, mother charged

A 29-year-old mother faces charges in Hennepin County after her child overdosed from chewing on a dollar bill that had fentanyl on it.

Massive Anoka pumpkin being carved into world’s largest jack-o-lantern

The city of Anoka is saying go big or gourd home. A champion pumpkin grown in Anoka is expected to break two Guinness World Records this week.

Plymouth man with Parkinson's trades beloved light show for Halloween event

After pulling the plug on his annual holiday light show in Plymouth last year, Mike Justak of PD Shimmers is back with a Halloween projection show to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson's disease – something he's battled for nearly two decades.