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May 6, 2024

Minnesota woman accused of killing 2 children, setting house on fire

Jennifer Marie Stately, 35, has been charged with killing two children — reportedly her own — fleeing with a third, and setting a house on fire.

May 1, 2024

Minnesota man who claims to regret joining ISIS has sentencing postponed

A Minnesota man who joined ISIS in Syria at 18 has voiced regret for his involvement and cooperated with federal authorities after surrendering in 2019.

April 30, 2024

Wolf population on remote island on Lake Superior remain stable while moose numbers decline

An annual survey of wildlife has been cut short as warm temperatures hit Isle Royale, but enough data has been documented to show the wolf population is stable while the moose population is declining.

April 29, 2024

Trial begins for 7 Minnesotans charged with stealing more than $40 million from pandemic food program

Prosecutors say the scheme is one of the largest pandemic-related fraud cases in the country. The defendants allegedly stole more than $40 million.

April 29, 2024

Democratic Minnesota state senator stripped of committee assignments after burglary arrest

Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell won't take part in committee assignments or caucus meetings following her arrest for an alleged burglary.

April 27, 2024

104-year-old time capsule discovered during demolition of Minnesota high school

A time capsule buried in 1920 at a high school in Minnesota was discovered during a demolition project. The items include newspapers and financial statements.

April 25, 2024

Minneapolis ordinance imposes highest minimum cigarette price in America

The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to impose a minimum cigarette price of $15 per pack — the highest in the country.

April 25, 2024

911 call transcript details Democratic Minnesota state senator’s alleged burglary at stepmother's home

Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell was charged with first-degree burglary after allegedly breaking into her stepmom's home in Detroit Lakes.

April 24, 2024

Italian Culture Ministry bans loans to Minneapolis Institute of Art over ancient statue dispute

Italy’s Culture Ministry confirmed on Wednesday that it has banned loans to the Minneapolis Institute of Art because of an ongoing dispute over an ancient statue.

April 24, 2024

Democratic Minnesota state senator claims she was checking in on ill loved one during alleged burglary

Democratic state Sen. Nicole Mitchell has denied the burglary allegations, claiming that she was checking on a "loved one" with Alzheimer's.