A Closer Look with Laura Oakes: The Native American education you didn’t get in...
While most native Minnesotans know a lot about their home state, many of us are not as well-informed about the contributions of the Native Americans who came before us. WCCO’s Laura Oakes has more in this month’s A Closer Look.
Teen dead after shooting during birthday party in Minneapolis
A boy is dead after he was shot during a birthday party at a home in north Minneapolis late Sunday night, police say.
Going for Gold: Geologist finds flecks of treasure in the metro
(FOX 9) - When you think of panning for gold, you likely think of states like California or Alaska. One geologist is finding flecks of treasure right in our backyard. Lucas Lundgren is a geologist by trade, but in his free time he pans for gold across the Midwest. He calls himself 'Glacial Gold Hunter', and he's...
Minneapolis directs $150K to food shelves amid SNAP funding uncertainty
The city of Minneapolis announced it is allocating $150,000 to six local food shelves as the federal government shutdown continues to disrupt SNAP funding.
Minneapolis honors trailblazing attorney Lena Smith with street name
A Minneapolis street is now named for a woman who spent her life fighting housing discrimination.
20-year-old gets 7.5 years for White Bear Lake stabbing that critically hurt victim
A man received a 90-month sentence for a White Bear Lake stabbing that left another person with critical injuries in July 2024.
One person injured in Brooklyn Park apartment fire
One person was injured after a fire broke out at a Brooklyn Park apartment building Saturday morning. The Brooklyn Park Police Department says it responded to a report of a fire at an apartment on the 6400 block of 67th Avenue North just before 9:30 a.m. At the scene, police...
Former MPD officer Tou Thao to be released from prison Monday
One of the former Minneapolis police officers convicted for aiding in the killing of George Floyd is scheduled to be released from prison on Monday.
Minnesota voters head to polls Tuesday for key races and school funding measures
MINNESOTA (Valley News Live) - Voters across Minnesota will head to the polls Tuesday to decide important races and ballot measures, including school funding referendums and contested legislative seats. School funding measures. Moorhead Public Schools has two questions on the ballot. Question one would increase...
Police search for suspect in Saint Paul Saloon shooting
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, said a man was shot in the leg late Saturday night inside an east side bar.

















