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Ex-Minnesota principal charged with sexually assaulting student who lived with her
Mary Lynn Donaldson, who was licensed as an educator in Minnesota for over four decades, allegedly sexually assaulted a student regularly over five years.
Man charged in thwarted Mall of America terrorism attack kept in jail ahead of trial
The judge made her decision after hearing testimony from an FBI agent.
Klobuchar and Demuth spar over taxes, costs and regulation at business forum
With roughly two weeks until Election Day, Lisa Demuth and Amy Klobuchar went head-to-head on economic policy.
Mike Lindell endorses Lisa Demuth for governor
The MyPillow founder also announced plans to sue voting machine companies before the election.
Minnesota law enforcement unveils ‘data-driven’ plan to combat gang violence
The initiative involves information sharing among agencies at the local, state and federal level.
The fear following Minnesota candidates home
Plus: What would Klobuchar be like as a boss?
The latest: Klobuchar, Demuth trade blame over rising costs, debate fraud and business climate
The candidates for governor debated workforce issues and Minnesota’s economy at a Brainerd forum.
Klobuchar, Demuth to share stage twice this week as Election Day nears
The candidates for Minnesota governor will meet at a business forum Monday in Brainerd and a televised debate Wednesday in Rochester, with just over two weeks until the election.
Where they stand: Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Demuth on health care
Klobuchar as made lowering health care costs a pillar of her campaign, while Demuth has pointed to her record at the Capitol to show how she would address the issue as governor.
Where they stand: Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya on the war in Iran
One has opposed the war from the outset, while the other has grown more critical of the conflict as it’s dragged on.
Minnesota teen singer wows judges on ‘The Voice’
Brooklyn Marie could be the youngest winner in the NBC show’s history.
Red Lake tried to transform child welfare. The feds said it failed kids.
The systemic separation of families caused generations of harm. But keeping them together also placed kids in danger.
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry expands lawsuit against Mayor Kaohly Her
The police chief is escalating his allegations of retaliation.
Businesses and riders want bathrooms at Brooklyn Center Transit Center reopened
MnDOT will share its plans this week to rebuild Hwy. 252 in Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center.
Minnesota pastor and 3-year-old son killed when wheel strikes family van
Stephen Clayton, 31, and his son David died in the South Dakota crash. Clayton’s wife was seriously injured, while their 11-month-old son suffered minor injuries.
Tafoya and Flanagan clash over what it means to be ‘pro-choice’
Four years after Roe, abortion rights have become a flashpoint in Minnesota’s Senate race.
Douglas: Where should I retire in a warming world?
If climate risk is part of the calculation, it’s best to look north — and stay close to a very big lake.
How did Lake Superior agates end up in southern Minnesota?
During the state’s Ice Age, glaciers moved south towards the Twin Cities, and meltwater carried sediment even further.
Roper: Mary Moriarty’s legacy looms over Hennepin County attorney race
Cedrick Frazier and Anders Folk represent a fork in the road, four years after the county lurched toward reform.
Viral video of heated remark prompts online backlash, St. Thomas investigation
A clip recorded outside a Turning Point USA event spread across social media, sparking calls for accountability and a statement from the university.
Border czar Tom Homan says Rep. Ilhan Omar could be denaturalized depending on investigation
The federal probe into Omar’s immigration status involves family text messages and seized personal items.
North Minneapolis residents file class-action lawsuit against shingle factory
Months after their complaints spurred EPA inspections that found violations, neighbors allege that they’re harmed by Owens Corning’s odors and pollution.
Marine’s remains returned to Minnesota after decades ‘lost at sea’
Ernest L. Lund was 28 when he died in a lesser-known tragedy at Pearl Harbor. Through DNA, he is now accounted for.
Fewer freshmen, graduate and international students enroll at U and Minnesota State
Both the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State’s colleges and universities are seeing flat enrollment this fall.
AI is changing what political campaigns say, and who gets to hear it
Artificial intelligence is reshaping familiar campaign practices in Minnesota and beyond. Whether it can sway more votes is less certain.
Trump allies stand to gain from Minnesota ore company with Iowa steel dreams
Mesabi Metallics struggled for years to open an Iron Range mine. Now, with the help of a longtime Trump adviser, it has major federal financing and Oval Office backing.
Freeze warning issued for Twin Cities and southern Minnesota
Temperatures are expected to drop as low as 30 degrees overnight into Saturday.
Trump ties, fraud crisis put Tafoya and Flanagan on defense in Senate debate
The candidates challenged each other’s independence from their parties and split over tariffs, abortion and immigration enforcement in their only scheduled debate.
St. Paul City Council proposes opening temporary homeless shelter in gym
Mayor Kaohly Her’s administration planned to clear three large homeless camps by winter. But council members want to delay any more closures.
Embattled White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the job after less than a week
Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, saying it ''was an honor to work for'' President Donald Trump after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding questions from journalists.
Suspicious substances mailed to Minnesota offices of U.S. senators, secretary of state
The incidents appear to be connected to a series of suspicious mailings sent to U.S. senators and election offices nationwide.
Minnesota summer patrols catch drivers by the dozens at 100 mph and much faster
More than 51,000 speeding tickets were written during the annual crackdown, state safety officials disclosed.
Book of 125,000 incarcerated Japanese Americans warns against today’s rhetoric
The latest: Flanagan, Tafoya clash over Trump, Iran war and fraud in only scheduled Senate debate
Tafoya sought distance from the president, while both candidates called for tougher action on fraud during the hourlong MPR News debate.
Police identify teenager found shot to death in Minneapolis alley
No arrests have been announced in connection with the death, according to police.
Minnesota closed the sexual assault ‘loophole’ that roiled Cornell
Despite the change in state law, advocates say the justice system is still hard on victims.
Tolkkinen: GOP-DFL lovefest reveals rural Minnesota’s fundamental decency
Republicans and Democrats’ joint effort to support their schools shows you can disagree but still hug.
University of Minnesota budget cuts could now top $260 million
Faculty and students were already concerned about $225 million in cuts needed over the next two years, announced by officials last month.
Iowa cheers a $15 billion steel mill deal. Minnesota offers a warning.
Midwest Republicans, and even some Democrats, say Iowa scored a coup with a $15 billion steel plant powered by a Minnesota iron ore mine. The history is messier.
A relentless boss, Klobuchar would bring her intense style to running Minnesota
Former aides describe a detail-driven leader whose intense style has persisted even after public scrutiny. It raises questions about how she would manage the sprawling state government.
Left-wing influencer Hasan Piker to join Ilhan Omar, Omar Fateh at Minnesota event
The popular political streamer has faced accusations of antisemitism over his remarks about Jewish Americans and Israel, drawing criticism from prominent Democrats.
DOJ sues St. Paul over mask ban and ID requirements for federal agents
The ordinance, which passed this year near the end of Operation Metro Surge, prevents officers from wearing identity-obscuring face coverings.
Ageless villain Baron von Raschke sets record for climbing into the ring at 86
The bad guy of Minnesota-based wrestling in the ‘70s and ‘80s won a 10-man gauntlet match Oct. 10 in Illinois.
Blaine man charged in Hwy. 100 shooting; police suspect gang connection
The alleged shooter is associated with a local gang, while ballistics tests connected the casings to several other shootings.
What to know about the investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar
Homeland Security agents raided her home on Monday and confiscated her phone, laptop and passport. Family members were issued subpoenas.
Exclusive: Behind the scenes at Nicolas Cage’s zombie shoot in Stillwater
The Oscar winner’s post-apocalyptic film “Parish” will shoot in Minnesota through the end of the month.
Protesters hold vigil against plan to house ICE detainees at Minnesota prison
The Appleton prison will open this fall. The Prairie Alliance for Human Dignity has been holding events in opposition of using the facility for immigrant detention.
Boy riding e-scooter to St. Croix prep school is fatally hit at intersection
According to the state data, there have now been 3 e-scooter fatalities involving other motor vehicles this year.
The five biggest takeaways from the Minnesota Poll
Plus: Is a DFL wave about to crash on Minnesota?
Minneapolis schools escape closure — for now
After fierce opposition, Minneapolis Public Schools scrapped plans to close up to 16 schools next fall. But district leaders still face hard decisions.
Minneapolis City Council wants to subpoena Frey and his staff
The council and mayor have been at odds over his attempt to rein in the amount of time his staff spends in council meetings.
Minnesota Poll: Broad opposition to new mines near the Boundary Waters
The sentiment extends to northern Minnesota, where a majority are against new mines. But support has also grown, as more Minnesotans take sides on the issue.
First new building opens at former Twin Cities ammunition plant
A new building on a parcel previously sold to Ryan Companies for development is the first to rise within the Rice Creek Commons area.
A new Xcel proposal would pause rate hikes for two years
The utility wants early access to $382 million in federal tax credits to hold rates steady through November 2028. Consumer advocates worry about long-term costs.
Trump policies dominate debates between Jake Johnson and Rep. Brad Finstad
The hotly contested race to represent southern Minnesota in Congress may hinge on how voters feel about the president.
Police suspect water damage in downtown tower tied to ‘urban exploration’
The cleanup in the signature Minneapolis high-rise continues more than two weeks later, the building’s management company said.
What it’s like to be Somali Minnesotan right now
Law enforcement praises Flock after arrest of teen accused of Shakopee murder
The victim was shot multiple times, according to the charge against a Brooklyn Center teenager.
One Minnesota school banned more books than most states
Minnesota Poll: Trump’s unpopularity deepens as voters sour on economy, Iran war
Nearly six in 10 Minnesota voters disapprove of the president’s performance, and even some of his supporters express frustration with the war.
Could AI spell doom for humans? Poll finds Minnesotans are worried.
The prospect of artificial intelligence escaping human control alarms Minnesotans across party lines, though what governments should do about it is less clear.
Eden Prairie High School beefs up security policies following shooting at football game
Game spectators will have to walk through metal detectors and follow new entrance and exit policies at Aerie Stadium.
After tearful testimony by ICE agent, judge mulls jurisdiction of assault case
The case serves as a test for how the courts will determine where federal agents should stand trial when facing state charges
Minneapolis progressives want to cut public safety department created after George Floyd’s murder
The Minneapolis City Council proposed cutting the Office of Community Safety, which was created by Mayor Jacob Frey after calls for a new approach to public safety in the wake of George Floyd’s killing by police.
Minneapolis school leaders reverse course and decide not to close schools
The school board was slated to vote Nov. 10 on redrawing attendance boundaries and closing up to 16 schools. But after fierce community opposition, the board voted Tuesday to cancel plans to close schools.
As Hourcar shuts down, supporters push to save car-sharing in the Twin Cities
Supporters of car-sharing rallied Tuesday night to urge local leaders to fund a car-sharing service in the Twin Cities.
Feds took over Red Lake Nation’s child welfare program after series of deaths
The Bureau of Indian Affairs, which has assumed control of the embattled enterprise, found “escalating danger to children served through its child welfare program.”
Minneapolis to pay another $2 million to resolve police misconduct lawsuit after George Floyd unrest
The city has been sued before over a SWAT team’s actions in the days after George Floyd was killed by police.
A timeline of Rep. Ilhan Omar's immigration to the U.S.
Omar’s family escaped war in Somalia and lived in a refugee camp for years before moving to the U.S., according to her memoir.
Parents question why Minneapolis may close some schools with high test scores
Many families say the small size of their school is what’s working. They want the district to explain how it came up with its list of 16 schools that could close.
In Senate race, the friendliest microphones can come with the biggest headaches
As Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya navigate podcasts and partisan media, their experiences reveal the opportunities — and unexpected liabilities — of campaigning beyond traditional journalism.
Wayzata teacher and title-winning golf coach fatally stabbed by son, charge says
Allan Christopherson taught math and coached golf at Wayzata High School.
Trump urges Minnesotans to vote for Michele Tafoya in U.S. Senate race
The directive may help fire up the Republican base but also comes as Tafoya has tried to distance herself from an unpopular president.
Michael Che's special at First Avenue now streaming on Netflix
‘Shot in Minnesota’ features the ‘Saturday Night Live’ comic at his best.
Minneapolis residents rally to support Rep. Omar after federal raid on her home
Omar’s home search breaks from DOJ norms, former federal prosecutors say
Investigative maneuvers such as the search on the congresswoman’s house are typically avoided leading up to an election.
Minnesota Poll: Klobuchar has a commanding lead over Demuth in governor’s race
Slightly more voters trust Amy Klobuchar, the Democrat, to tackle the state’s fraud crisis than Republican Lisa Demuth.
Minnesota Poll: Attorney General Keith Ellison leads challenger Ron Schutz
Ellison, a Democrat, has centered affordability and fighting the Trump administration in his campaign for a third term. Schutz has criticized him over fraud in state programs.
Four charged in fight before Eden Prairie football game shooting
The young men were allegedly involved in another shooting believed to be gang-related in Bloomington.
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home searched by federal agents
Twin Cities suburb asks voters to wade into stink over trash hauling — again
Anoka voters rejected the idea of city-organized garbage collection in 2024. Now they’ll vote again.
St. Louis Park woman breaks Guinness speed mark for rucking
Megan Corey ran a half-marathon while carrying a 40-pound pack.
National money is hitting Minnesota campaigns. Why not the Senate race?
Plus: Public safety becomes part of the closing pitch in the governor’s race.
The latest: Ilhan Omar calls search of D.C. home political targeting, Trump labels her ‘a disaster’
The search of Omar’s home in Washington, D.C., was reportedly related to the lawmaker’s immigration paperwork.
Monday forecast: Cool front is coming after weekend warmth
A slow-moving cool front works through the region today with a few showers, mainly up north and during the evening. It will be noticeably cooler midweek.
Families balk at college costs, leading some private schools to cut tuition and debt
From “no loans” initiatives to “tuition resets,” Minnesota private colleges’ new efforts tout their affordability.
Minnesota Poll: Flanagan holds narrow lead over Tafoya in U.S. Senate race
It’s a tight race in a year when Democrats are expected to perform well nationally and Republicans are fighting to hold on to their Senate majority.
Minnesota Poll: How Minnesotans identify politically — beyond party affiliation
A new question in the Minnesota Poll gauges voter ideology from democratic socialist to MAGA.
About the October 2026 Minnesota Poll
Learn about the methodology, respondent demographics and see a map of the geographic regions for this week’s Star Tribune/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll.
Police identify man found fatally shot in Minneapolis apartment stairwell
Police believe the shooting may have followed an argument. No arrests have been announced.
Minneapolis drivers are slowing down where speed cameras are watching
Cameras operated at five intersections. More locations could be added in 2027 if the city budget allows.
Walz said he considered leaving public office after Hortman assassination
The governor told the New York Times about threats against his family and concerns for Minnesota lawmakers amid a nationwide rise in political violence.
What it’s like to be Somali Minnesotan right now
As the community grapples with fraud, terrorism and gang violence, these Minnesotans say the guilty should be held accountable without blaming all Somalis.
This Minnesota town almost became a futuristic experiment
A domed city was planned for rural Swatara, in the north-central part of the state. Locals thought the 1960s vision was “out there.”
Farmers feel the squeeze in Trump country. Will they turn out for Republicans?
Conservative Jackson County is beset by a downturn in the ag economy. Midterm elections will test whether President Trump’s policies are worth the economic pain for some of his strongest supporters.
Welcome to Minnesota’s Cowboy Church, where stock tanks host baptisms
Ham Lake’s Cowboy Church is one of the only of its kind in Minnesota, combining line dancing with Bible study.
Sunday forecast: Twin Cities poised to tie mark for second-most days in the 80s
Record highs are forecast in St. Cloud, the Twin Cities and Rochester. A gradual cooldown lies ahead.
October turns up the heat: Twin Cities, St. Cloud have record-breaking weekend
After a hot Saturday, Sunday brought more warm temperatures.
East Side businesses say summer of roadwork has slowed recovery after Metro Surge
MnDOT says it has made additional efforts to reach businesses in the E. 7th Street and Arcade Street corridor during the two-year project, which is entering its final stretch.