High school hockey players honored first responders, including Officer Tony Behl, with a dedicated game where they wore jerseys with the responders' names.

A man from Onamia, Minnesota, has been slammed with a hefty 24-year prison sentence for the illegal possession of a firearm, as he faced the long arm of the law after a domestic assault incident turned into a gun-toting standoff.

Joe Mauer has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 76.1% of the BBWAA votes, celebrating a career with the Minnesota Twins highlighted by a .306 average and an MVP award.

The Taste of Minnesota festival is returning to Minneapolis on July 6-7, with plans for improved experiences, 60 food vendors, and yet-to-be-confirmed musical acts. Andrew Zimmern will continue as Food Ambassador.

Former Alexandria Police Chief Rick Wyffels pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor for misusing a city credit card and must pay $65,000 in restitution.

New York's AASD and DSD highlight reminders, request volunteer participation in focus groups on MnCHOICES assessments, introduce a grants application course, and announce the upcoming Acute Care Transitions Advisory Council meeting.

Minneapolis launches a funding initiative to support local sustainable agriculture and reduce food waste with grants from $5,000 to $25,000. Applications are due by February 14.

Eden Prairie offers creative programs for preschoolers, focusing on art, storytelling, and outdoor adventure, with sessions hosted at the Art Center and Outdoor Center on different weekdays.

Two teen girls were injured in a knife fight at a St. Paul bus shelter, with a third girl under investigation. Police responded, and the injuries were non-life-threatening.

Pink is scheduled to perform at St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center on October 18 during her Pink Live 2024 tour, featuring special guests The Script and KidCutUp.

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 44 points in the first half, setting a Timberwolves record, but his 62 points total couldn't secure a win against the Hornets.

Lazarus Burns II was sentenced to four years for fatally shooting Jermaine Ray John Baker, who had allegedly assaulted Burns' girlfriend at a St. Paul bus stop.

The Brooklyn Center City Council voted 3-2 against a police traffic stop reform proposal, sparking public disapproval. The policy aimed to reduce stops for minor infractions to prevent incidents like Daunte Wright's death.