Taylor Swift tells fans they don’t need to 'defend' her online ahead of re-release of 'Speak Now' album

During the Minneapolis stop of her Eras Tour, Taylor Swift addressed the crowd before a rare "Dear John" performance, which is widely accepted to be about her ex-boyfriend, John Mayer.

Minneapolis Police investigation: DOJ found it violated peoples' constitutional rights

U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland released the findings of a federal investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department, prompted by the murder of George Floyd in 2020, during a press conference Friday morning, saying the police department and City of Minneapolis engaged in a pattern of discrimination and excessive force. 

FBI agent shot and killed armed suspect in Minneapolis

An FBI agent shot and killed a man in Minneapolis after law enforcement attempted to serve an arrest warrant. A woman at the scene was taken to the hospital for an apparent fentanyl overdose.

Supreme Court seems to favor Minneapolis woman who got $0 in condo sale

The Supreme Court seemed likely Wednesday to give a 94-year-old Minneapolis woman another day in court to try to recoup some money after the county kept the entire $40,000 when it sold her condominium over a small unpaid tax bill.

Minneapolis woman's home seized by county; US Supreme Court to hear arguments Wednesday

Geraldine Tyler, now 94, lost her one-bedroom condo in Minneapolis over $2,300 in unpaid taxes, plus interest and penalties. Hennepin County sold the apartment for $40,000 and kept every penny.

Kim Potter set to be released from prison on Monday

Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter is set to be released from prison this week, after serving 16 months behind bars for the killing of Daunte Wright.

JUUL trial: Minnesota settles e-cigarette lawsuit

Minnesota has settled its lawsuit with JUUL and Altria a day before closing arguments were scheduled to begin, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said in a news release on Monday. 

Violent squatters, unsafe living conditions: Residents of Minneapolis apartment building plea for help

Residents at a Minneapolis apartment building are fed up with violent squatters and unresponsive management that are making their building a dangerous place to live — and they want help from the city and the nonprofit that owns the property.

Parents want natural remedies for son’s leukemia, child protection wants chemo

The couple's son went through one round of chemo after being diagnosed with leukemia. Now, they are fighting in court to prevent future treatments, preferring to treat their child with natural remedies — while the hospital insists on a two-year regimen.

Police chase video: 2 suspects sought after fleeing police, carjacking 2 separate vehicles

Two suspects are being sought after leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle and then fleeing on foot, carjacking two separate vehicles in an apparent attempt to evade authorities. 

David Durenberger, former US senator from Minnesota, dies at 88

Former U.S. Senator David Durenberger, a Minnesota Republican who espoused a progressive brand of politics and criticized the GOP after his political career, died Tuesday at age 88.

Watch: Girl skates down icy street in Roseville, Minnesota

Freezing rain left streets across the Twin Cities metro covered in ice Wednesday morning, and a girl in Roseville took advantage. 

Mesmerizing 'light pillars' illuminate the night sky in Minnesota

A phenomenon known as "light pillars" illuminated the night sky above Graceville, Minnesota, and put on a spectacular show early Thursday morning.

St. Paul police shooting: Body camera footage released

Authorities on Thursday released body camera footage and images from the St. Paul police shooting that left Howard Johnson dead.

Rescuers help 200 fishermen trapped on floating chunk of ice in Minnesota

An estimated 200 people ice fishing on Upper Red Lake in northern Minnesota became trapped on a large chunk of ice that broke free earlier Monday.

Dog who ran away during house fire reunited with family

A community in southern Minnesota came together to help a family whose dog ran away in the chaos as their house was on fire. Nine days later, Gypsy is back with her family.