Minneapolis man charged in drowning of girlfriend's pet ferret

Angry over a potential break-up, Thomas J. Hart, 23, allegedly drowned the animal in its water bowl.

Armed man tells Minneapolis police: I shot robber

Suspect was chased after robbery near Minneapolis grocery; police investigating.

Minneapolis police: Robbery may have led to fatal shooting

Whistleblower: Minneapolis police investigate fraud claims at Roto-Rooter

The company and a subcontractor are accused of doing unnecessary repairs.

Minneapolis parks head submits tighter 2012 budget

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board proposes spending more to improve sites, retain staff while...

Witness tampering case connected to Minneapolis gang

A suspect is accused of threatening a witness who spoke to authorities investigating the Beat Dow...

7 booked in OccupyMN protest

About 100 people aligned with OccupyMN gathered outside U.S. Bank in downtown Minneapolis to oppo...

Asian carp evidence found near Ford Dam

Water samples in the Mississippi River test positive for DNA of the invader, though no fish have ...

Rochester women guilty of aiding Somali terror group

The two Rochester women were convicted of conspiring to support terrorists in their homeland.

Dayton calls a stadium blitz

The governor moved to settle quickly on an outline for a Vikings stadium plan that can gain appro...

A new vision for Peavey Plaza

Critics say the new design, which includes performance space with seating for 1,500, fails to pre...

Abbott Northwestern patient left 'writhing in pain' sues

Lawsuit alleges that former nurse skimmed drugs before kidney stone procedure and that Minneapoli...

Minneapolis basketball coach accused of firing gun at player's dad

The shot, which missed, followed a shoving match.

High court reverses first-degree murder conviction in gang-related shooting

Calvin Ferguson's constitutional rights were violated when he wasn't allowed to produce evidence ...

Family frees girl, 13, from stranger in Minneapolis alley

Worker loses hand, foot in Central Corridor construction accident east of downtown Minneapolis

DFL retains two Senate seats in special elections

Both Chris Eaton and Jeff Hayden win handily.

Many in Twin Cities lack the resources to build for tomorrow

A new report says a third of people in Minneapolis and St. Paul don't have enough assets to cushi...

New plan for Minneapolis school staff pay

School board will vote soon on a policy that gives Minneapolis superintendent more latitude on ra...

Waiting on Lowry Av. bridge

Businesses, residents on both sides share hopes and concerns ahead of reconnection next week.

Supporters of women charged with aiding terrorists barred from courtroom vigil

As jury continues to deliberate fate of two Rochester Somali women on trial, large crowds create ...

Flash mob of at least 25 attacks the Pedal Pub

Minneapolis is offering free testing of toys for lead

The toxic substance tends to be found more often in older toys and those made in China, a city of...

Hennepin County Board wary of tent cities

As OccupyMN protest continues, the city and county say they've spent $200,000 on policing. the ar...

Special elections today in two cities

Voters in south Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park will fill two open seats in the Minnesota Senate.