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For the first time in recent years, the Minneapolis Police Chief on Saturday said police “did not see widespread chaos involving groups recklessly firing fireworks at people and property” on the Fourth of July.

Mosquitoes in Anoka and Carver counties have tested positive for West Nile virus for the first time this year. On Thursday, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District announced it had collected mosquito samples from the two counties that tested positive for the virus. The findings suggest West Nile activity is...

You're not alone if you've always felt like the crop art at the Minnesota State Fair is worthy of a full museum treatment. Well, crop art is getting its due. The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) has announced "Cream of the Crop: A Minnesota Folk Art Showcase," an exhibition of the "community-rooted tradition of...

A woman last seen in Dakota County remains missing a year later. Nicole Anderson, 57, was last seen walking outside her home in Randolph Township on the morning of July 6, 2024. She did not have her cell phone, wallet or medications at the time of her disappearance, according to the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office.

For decades, development, disease and insect infestation have chipped away at the tree canopy, leaving Twin Cities neighborhoods hotter, barer and more vulnerable to pollution. Now, metro cities will try to reverse some of that damage. As a part of Minnesota’s Community Tree Planting program, the Met Council has...

As Independence Day festivities wind down, the Minneapolis Police Department has taken to social media to remind residents about the importance of celebrating safely and responsibly. Echoing concerns over rising incidents during the holiday, the department's post highlighted that "Violence won’t be tolerated,"...

The City of Eden Prairie has recently been applauded for its significant commitment to sustainable initiatives, earning it the Best of B3 Award at Minnesota's 2025 Best of Buildings, Benchmarks, and Beyond (B3) Recognition Event on June 18. This award serves as a nod to their leadership in maintaining sustainable...

The extreme heat​ is not putting a damper on how Minnesotans celebrate the Fourth of July outdoors.

Leticia Alvarez is the first graduate of SpedUP, an equity-driven initiative at Normandale Community College to grow the number of BIPOC special education teachers in Minnesota. Her journey reflects both personal resilience and a statewide effort to diversify the classroom. When Leticia Alvarez crossed the stage at...

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...