Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty dismissed the case against trooper Ryan Londregan after an outside law firm determined that a jury was unlikely to convict him in the death of Ricky Cobb II.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is among those awaiting word on the Kamala Harris vice presidential selection but hasn't acknowledged if he's a contender for the Democratic ticket.
And a new law taking effect today increases the penalty for people who illegally purchase firearms in Minnesota for someone ineligible to possess them.
In court filings and emails, Edina city officials say that the decision to administer the sedative to Kyle Moore during a 2019 arrest was made by a paramedic, not a police officer. However, a police report shows that an officer requested paramedics to respond with the medication “in order to gain control of the male.”
JD Vance employed that particular phrase — the “Harris administration” — repeatedly Thursday, as the Trump campaign moves to put the vice president in the spotlight.
With three weeks until the gates open, the State Fair has announced new rides, accessibility measures, food competitions, and other features for this year’s event. Here’s what’s new.
In a 4-2 majority decision, the Minnesota Supreme Court wrote a person needs to retreat when reasonably possible, even when being threatened with bodily harm.
Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh has claimed her second gold medal of the Paris Olympics with another dominating performance. She romped to victory in the 200-meter butterfly while dealing Minnesotan Regan Smith another runner-up finish.
Biles, who won gold earlier this week as part of the team all-around final, now has six Olympic gold medals (plus a silver and two bronze). Those nine medals are the most by a U.S. Olympic gymnast.
Days ahead of an expected announcement on Kamala Harris’ running mate, Tim Walz declined to say if he is being considered for the post. Reports indicate he’s on a short list of candidates still in the running.
On Thursday, Suni Lee is defending her gold medal in the women’s all-around final. It’s the first time she’s competed in the all-around against teammate Simone Biles, who won gold in 2016.
Several new laws go into effect Thursday in Minnesota. One of them is “Jetson’s law,” named after the 1960’s space age cartoon. The law includes provisions for the use of flying cars.
Today marks one year of legalized recreational marijuana. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Zach Wilson, CEO of the White Earth operation known as Waabigwan Mashkiki, to reflect on this first year and look forward to what's next.
A Republican-led House committee says it would issue subpoenas to Columbia University to get documents it requested months ago for its investigation into reports of antisemitism on campus.
New privacy protections for Minnesota poll workers and election officials went into effect Thursday, building on two years of testimony at the state Legislature.
Many people get range anxiety thinking about taking a long car trip in an EV. But a lot of money has gone into improving roadside chargers. We tried them out for ourselves during a 1,000-mile drive.
Cloud cover with slightly cooler highs expected before sunshine and 90s return to the forecast. Rainfall amounts, wind damage reports and hail reported across the state Wednesday night.
Five-time Olympian Yusuf Dikec shot his way to silver with regular eyeglasses and a hand in his pocket. His casual style impressed viewers and had many jokingly wondering whether he might be a hitman.
In celebration of Disability Pride Month in July, MPR News highlighted people throughout the month with disabilities who are working to make Minnesota more inclusive and accessible for everyone. From a Minneapolis school board member to a Paralympian, we aimed to capture a wide range of people with a diversity of experiences.
The United States and Russia have made their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history. Moscow on Thursday released U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich and Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan along with dissidents including Vladimir Kara-Murza in a multinational deal officials say has set two dozen people free.
Hollywood’s video game performers are heading to the Warner Bros. Studios lot to picket against what they call an unwillingness from top gaming companies to protect voice actors and motion capture workers equally against the unregulated use of artificial intelligence.
Delegates to the Democratic National Convention will officially select their nominee for president as early as Thursday, but unlike in past years, they won’t do so in the raucous party atmosphere of the convention floor or even during the convention itself.
Severe thunderstorms rolled across parts of Minnesota Wednesday. Some storms produced large hail. Several potential vice presidential candidates, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are waiting for an announcement by likely presidential Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
Israel's military says the commander of Hamas is dead. The announcement comes following a series of assassinations of top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders in the region.
Ukraine has long sought the U.S.-made warplanes, saying they're needed to counter Russia's superior air power. Four NATO members have pledged F-16s, though it wasn't clear who sent them, or how many.
Solar energy can reduce climate pollution and electric bills. The U.S. government will soon start giving out $7 billion in grants for solar programs for low-income homes, like this program with nonprofit GRID Alternatives.
The 330-foot-tall structure was unceremoniously closed down four days into the Great Minnesota Get-Together, leaving visitors with one less ride option.
Last August, Red Lake Nation opened NativeCare, a seed-to-sale cannabis operation. The state’s first cannabis dispensary has hired new leadership and will embark on a campaign to educate customers about the benefits of cannabis.
Gov. Tim Walz is on the short list for likely Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris as she chooses a running mate. Walz is just the latest Minnesota politician to get a hard look for the No. 2 job.