Watch: Car bursts into flames after crashing into concrete barrier in Minneapolis
An overnight crash on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis resulted in a significant car fire and debris scattered on the freeway, but only minor injuries have been reported. The wreck happened around 12:15 a.m. on westbound I-94 between Exit 236 and Huron Boulevard. Video of the crash from MnDOT traffic cameras via...
The Top Craft Beer Giants in Minnesota Right Now
If you’re looking for the biggest names in Minnesota craft beer, these breweries top the list in 2025. From longtime favorites to bold innovators, here’s who’s leading the way in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. There are a ton of new craft breweries all across Minnesota these...
MSP Airport rolls out new facial recognition technology
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has implemented the use of new biometric facial recognition technology in an effort to speed along busy customs checkpoints. The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), which owns and operates MSP, has partnered with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to become the...
Girl, 17, fatally shot in Brooklyn Park
A teenage girl is dead after a shooting in a suburb of Minneapolis Tuesday night.
Century-old Gold Medal Flour ad discovered in Minneapolis
George Johnson discovered a century-old Gold Medal Flour ad hidden beneath layers of wood and weather.
Governor Walz Authorizes State Disaster Assistance for St. Louis County
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Governor Tim Walz announced on Tuesday the authorization of emergency assistance for areas of St. Louis County that suffered damage caused by wildfires in May 2025. “The fires that spread across Northern Minnesota earlier this year caused severe damage and major loss,” Walz...
Minneapolis Police Chief says they’re ready to break up any bad behavior over 4th...
It’s going to be a hot July 4th which hopefully will not spell trouble for Minneapolis Police again this year. Chief Brian O’Hara says they’re prepared for what’s turned into a chaotic holiday for the city in recent years. “We’re gonna lock you up.”
Free meals for Minnesota kids marks its 2nd summer
In its first year, the program cost more than $250 million, resulting in a savings of about $1,000 per student per year for families.
Closing the gaps in mental health care
Progress has been made in raising awareness about mental health, but many people are still not getting the support they need. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, listen to a conversation hosted by MPR News host Angela Davis about barriers to mental health care. Three women who lead Minnesota nonprofits talk about...
Man charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting man in the face in May
The shooting happened around 12:40 a.m. on May 10 at Kelley Park.