A former educator's Minneapolis startup markets a ceiling-mounted spray that its makers say can disorient intruders and buy response time. Hospitals and some agencies have trialed it amid safety and legal debate.

A south Minneapolis grocer says fuel and shipping surcharges tied to the Iran war are piling onto losses from a recent enforcement surge and threatening the store’s recovery.

A Medicare billing glitch has held up millions in reimbursements and left small Minnesota hospitals scrambling; leaders warn some have only weeks of cash.

Ten years into NPP20, Minneapolis reports 46 parks completed and flagship projects like North Commons are under construction as the city pushes to close equity gaps.

Joey Browner, a six-time Pro Bowler and Vikings Ring of Honor safety, has died at 65. The team and fans are remembering his forceful play and leadership.

Rep. Angie Craig says she regrets voting for the Laken Riley Act, a reversal that has intensified criticism as ICE enforcement roils Minnesota ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.

A viral TikTok led Mark Cuban to pay for a medical flight after an insurer denied coverage, getting a Minnesota infant to Cincinnati for urgent leukemia care.

Sunny and unseasonably warm Monday with highs near 70. Cooler air returns Tuesday and a couple of systems could bring rain changing to snow later in the week.

On Palm Sunday thousands of Christians gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol, waving palms and protesting Trump-era policies from health care to immigration and Iran.

Two people were killed and two children hospitalized after a head-on crash on Highway 71 near Park Rapids on Sunday night.

Pyrite Campground opens June 12 as the state park system’s first OHV‑focused campground, offering 24 electric pull‑through sites, showers and an ATV wash station. Reservations are open now.

A county committee move to curb the sheriff's 2026 spending has touched off a public clash over overtime, staffing and who controls hiring.

Sue's Drive-In in Pierz will reopen next Wednesday, April 1, kicking off an early drive-in season. The Main Street stand is known for burgers, fresh onion rings and soft-serve.