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Minnesota November 30, 2023

Minnesota fiery house explosion kills 1 in St. Paul suburb

An explosion and fire in St. Paul, Minnesota, resulted in at least one fatality, according to Fire Department Chief Mark Juelfs. The incident occurred Thursday morning.

Minnesota November 29, 2023

Court to re-examine Minnesota man's insistence of wrongful conviction in deadly flower shop robbery

Marvin Haynes, 35, will have his homicide case reconsidered after nearly two decades behind bars for the killing of Randy Sherer — for which he denies responsibility.

Minnesota November 28, 2023

Small plane strikes car on Minnesota road, injuring 2

A small plane struck a vehicle Tuesday on a county road in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Both the plane's pilot and the car's driver escaped with minor injuries.

CRIME November 28, 2023

Derek Chauvin 'dead man walking' even before Thanksgiving stabbing: former prison minister

Disgraced ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin stabbed in federal prison while serving sentence for violating the civil rights of George Floyd in deadly 2020 encounter.

Media November 27, 2023

Minneapolis teachers union backtracks on Israel-Hamas war resolution: 'We regret this'

The Minneapolis Federation of Teachers Local 59 called for a meeting to push a resolution that acknowledges harm done to Jewish residents in the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) district.

LIFESTYLE November 26, 2023

On this day in history, November 26, 1922, Charles M. Schulz, creator of 'Peanuts,' is born in Minnesota

Charles M. Schulz was born in Minnesota on this day in history, Nov. 26, 1922, and would go on to create Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy and the rest of the "Peanuts" gang of cartoon characters.

Police and Law Enforcement November 25, 2023

Derek Chauvin 'seriously injured' in prison stabbing, Minnesota AG Keith Ellison confirms

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison released a statement to the press on Saturday, addressing the violent stabbing attack on Derek Chauvin, who is incarcerated.

George Floyd November 24, 2023

Derek Chauvin stabbed by inmate in federal prison, seriously injured: report

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by an inmate at an Arizona federal prison Friday.

Media November 24, 2023

Jewish father wants Minnesota teachers unions to stick to teaching after 'divisive' stance on Hamas-Israel war

A Jewish parent of a child in Minneapolis Public Schools blasted a Minnesota teachers union for calling for the State Legislature to repeal anti-BDS legislation.

Media November 21, 2023

Outraged staff, parents slam Minnesota teachers union's 'antisemitic, hostile' stance on Israel-Hamas war

Outraged Minnesota Public Schools’ staff, parents, and other residents penned a letter to the district's superintendent to condemn a teachers union’s stance on the Israel-Hamas war.

George Floyd November 20, 2023

Supreme Court rejects ex-cop Chauvin appeal for a new trial in George Floyd murder

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a Minnesota ex-police officer convicted in the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.

Crime November 17, 2023

Homeless man sentenced to 27 months for assaulting Democratic lawmaker in elevator

A homeless man has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for attacking a Democratic Congresswoman in an elevator earlier this year.

Minnesota November 17, 2023

Minnesota families of men killed by police file lawsuit to access investigation files

Families of five Minnesota men killed by police officers have filed a lawsuit to access shooting investigation files owned by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

Culture November 17, 2023

Minnesota considers changing flag after historic 1893 design accused of racism against Native Americans

The Minnesota State Emblems Redesign Commission is considering a new flag design after the state's 1893 flag has been accused of "racism" against Native Americans.

Media November 17, 2023

Minnesota considers expanding assisted suicide access, but critics call it anything but 'compassionate'

A proposed bill in Minnesota that would allow physicians to dispense a life-ending medication to terminally ill patients with less than six months to live

VIDEO November 16, 2023

Is the proposed End-of-Life Options Act in Minnesota 'humane?'

Cathy Blaeser, co-executive director, Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life, argues against a proposed bill that would allow physicians to dispense a life-ending medication to terminally ill patients with less than six months to live.

Minneapolis-St. Paul November 15, 2023

Derek Chauvin claims new evidence shows he didn't cause George Floyd's death, attempts to overturn conviction

Derek Chauvin asked an appeals court to throw out the former Minneapolis police officer's federal civil rights conviction in the murder of George Floyd.

Minneapolis-St. Paul November 13, 2023

Ilhan Omar faces Democratic primary challenge from candidate hitting her 'missteps'

Former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels announced that he will once against try to unseat Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., in the 2024 Democratic primary.

LIFESTYLE November 12, 2023

Minnesota, the 'Land of 10,000 Lakes,' is spellbound with natural beauty and the best of travel

Fox News Digital takes readers on a captivating journey through the diverse and enchanting attractions and must-do experiences in Minnesota, the "Land of 10,000 Lakes."

North Dakota November 10, 2023

North Dakota State makes new scholarship to compete with Minnesota free tuition program

Amidst worries about losing MN students who are attracted by generous scholarships in their home state, ND State announced a new program seeking to keep such students in the state.

Minnesota November 10, 2023

$242M upgrade planned for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

A $242 million upgrade to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, which will fully redesign and streamline its concourses and dozens of gates by late 2025, has been announced.

Minnesota November 10, 2023

MN police lieutenant who was put on leave for racist email is promoted to lead homicide unit

A Minneapolis police lieutenant who was previously disciplined for forwarding a racist email to her colleagues has been promoted to lead the department's homicide unit.

Minnesota November 9, 2023

Design ideas pour in as Minnesota looks to rework its state flag and seal after complaints

More than 2,000 submissions came in as Minnesota looks to redesign its state seal and state flag — and some took the assignment more seriously than others.

Minnesota November 8, 2023

MN agency allegedly failed to take action against foundry that violated emissions laws for at least 5 years

Minnesota regulators have reportedly failed to take legal action against Minneapolis-based Smith Foundry Co., despite at least five years' worth of air emissions violations.

Minnesota November 8, 2023

Minneapolis suburb elects first Somali-American mayor in US history

Mayor-elect Nadia Mohamed of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, is believed to be the first Somali-American chosen by voters to lead a U.S. municipality.

TRAVEL November 7, 2023

Loaded handgun discovered at Minneapolis airport in random check of SkyWest Airlines employee: TSA

TSA announced on Tuesday that an officer at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) stopped an airline employee from attempting to bring a loaded handgun through security.

Fox News Flash November 6, 2023

Iraqi-born Muslim Republican running against Omar calls out 'Hamas Squad' amid criticism of Israel

Republican congressional candidate Dalia al-Aqidi, a journalist, called out her opponent, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., for her comments condemning Israel.

Minnesota November 6, 2023

MN faith leaders seek answers after mosque fire sparks concerns of hate crime

Minnesota worship leaders are urging police to investigate a recent mosque fire for possible connections to past vandalism at Muslim places of worship within the state.

Joe Biden November 1, 2023

Biden to kick off rural America tour with $5B pledge in Democratic challenger Dean Phillips' Minnesota

President Biden is expected to announce $5 billion in new investments in Minnesota Wednesday on the first stop of his "barnstorming" rural America tour.

VIDEO October 31, 2023

Muslim immigrant running to unseat Democrat Ilhan Omar

Muslim immigrant and congressional candidate Dalia Al-Aqidi (R) calls out ‘The Squad’ for their statements on the war in Israel and shares her concerns with border security

Minnesota October 27, 2023

Minnesota gun owner charged after girlfriend's son, 4, fatally shoots younger brother

Colton Mammenga, 33, of Welcome, Minnesota, faces manslaughter and child endangerment charges after his girlfriend's four-year-old son fatally shot his two-year-old brother.