Former 5th grade teacher avoids prison time for inappropriately touching students
A former fifth grade teacher at Basswood Elementary School in Maple Grove will serve probation after he pleaded guilty to inappropriately touching girls in his classroom.
Watch: Semi-trailer strikes overpass on I-35W, sending debris crashing onto road
A driver's dashboard camera captured the moment a semi-trailer struck the underside of an overpass on Interstate 35W in the Twin Cities, sending metal debris crashing onto the road. The incident was captured and shared to Reddit by the user Calamity Cam, who told Bring Me The News the incident...
Assault suspect jumps on Minneapolis police squad car, smashes windshield
A man was arrested on suspicion of assault in Minneapolis over the weekend, but not before he jumped on the hood of an MPD squad car and smashed the windshield. According to a Sunday Facebook post from the Minneapolis Police Department, the suspect was seen assaulting someone on surveillance video near 4th Avenue...
Rain can’t dampen the spirit: Minnesota Renaissance Festival returns 4 months after devastating fire
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Despite morning rainfall and muddy grounds, thousands flocked to Shakopee on Saturday for the opening day of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Just four months ago, a fire destroyed a dozen storefronts and left vendors and organizers reeling. However, determination and community support ensured...
Discount tickets on sale for Minnesota State Fair
Discount admission tickets for the Minnesota State Fair as well as Blue Ribbon Bargain Books are on sale now through Aug. 20 at participating Cub stores, including in Elk River and Rogers. Discount admission tickets are also available via free print-at-home or mobile download delivery options. Go to...
Minnesota Weather Alert: Thunderstorms and Flooding Threat Through Monday Night
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Severe weather is expected to sweep across Minnesota through Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain, localized flooding, and damaging storms to much of the state. Travel and outdoor plans could be impacted as conditions worsen, particularly in the Twin Cities and surrounding counties....
Andover firefighters save 2 cats from flames
ANDOVER, Minn. — Andover saw two fires going into the weekend, but amidst the turmoil, a family was reunited with their lost cats. According to the Andover Fire Department, crews responded to two structure fires on Friday. The first report of fire came around 2:15 p.m. on the 1300 block of 146th Lane Northwest. The...
Minnesota Photographer’s Toy Photos Go Viral for Epic Scenes
A Minnesota man is turning his love for photography and action figures into a visually stunning hobby, creating action-packed photos that often spotlight iconic Minnesota landmarks. With a blend of creativity, homemade props, and scenic backdrops from around the state, David Valdez of Maple Grove produces some of the...
Minneapolis Police Department Moves 1st Precinct to Central Location to Enhance Community Relations
In a recent move aimed at fostering closer community relations, the Minneapolis Police Department has just rehomed its 1st Precinct. Now situated at a more central location, the precinct's doors opened last week at 330 South 12th Street. An announcement detailed on the department's social media channels invites the...
Pair of weekend storms knocks out power to thousands, triggers street flooding and tree...
Xcel Energy says the storms knocked out power to 20,000 customers, with winds at MSP reaching speeds of 62 miles per hour.