Minneapolis City Council overrides Frey’s veto on ordinance boosting rideshare driver payThe Minneapolis City Council overrode Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of an ordinance that will raise pay and offer more protections to rideshare drivers.
Play4min 37secHarris visited a clinic that provides abortion, a first for any president or vice presidentVice President Kamala Harris toured a Minnesota clinic that provides abortion during a trip to the Twin Cities on Thursday. It’s believed to be a first for a vice president or president.
Play4min 27secFeds charge alleged gun buyer tied to killing of 3 Burnsville first respondersProsecutors say Ashley Anne Dyrdahl purchased five firearms as a straw buyer for her boyfriend, Shannon Gooden, and that Gooden used two of those weapons to kill the first responders. Dyrdahl on Thursday pleaded not guilty.
Meta to open data center in Rosemount in 2026Meta is set to open a new data center in Rosemount in 2026, spurring local development in infrastructure advancements and job creation.
Census: Pine County growing fastest, Dakota County gaining mostThe population of east-central Minnesota’s Pine County grew by two and one-quarter percent from 2022 to 2023, making it the state’s fastest growing county according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Play4min 01secClass of COVID: For Minnesota high school seniors, pandemic taught lessons in struggle, perseveranceFriday marks four years since Gov. Tim Walz announced the state’s first COVID-19 school closings. Students who entered high school in 2020 saw their entire experience shaped by the pandemic. Those graduating this spring say their high school years are a tale of resilience in a harsh time.
Play3min 48secJudge denies motion to dismiss charges against Trump in documents caseFormer President Donald Trump was in court in Florida where he's seeking dismissal of criminal charges related to classified documents he allegedly withheld and concealed from investigators.
Play2min 36secAmerican Library Association report says book challenges soared in 2023Overall, the number of individual titles challenged in both school and public libraries spiked by 65 percent — the highest level ever recorded by the ALA.
Play4min 36secCelebrate Pi Day by making the perfect pie crustEach year on March 14, Pi day, the celebration of the infinitely long number used for centuries in mathematical equations. And what better way to celebrate than by baking your own pie?
It’s not just ‘hang loose.’ Lawmakers look to make the friendly ‘shaka’ Hawaii’s official gestureA pinky and thumb extended with the remaining fingers curled down: That’s the “shaka” in Hawaii. It's sometimes known outside the islands as the “hang loose” sign associated with surf culture. But in Hawaii, where it originated, it's a more common and nuanced gesture.
Interior Department will give tribal nations $120 million to fight climate-related threatsThe Interior Department will be allocating more than $120 million to tribal governments to fight the impacts of climate change.
South Dakota legislator calls for inquiry into Gov. Noem’s Texas dental trip and promo videoA Democratic legislator is calling for an inquiry into South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem’s trip to Texas for dental work and a promotional video in which she praises the dental office.
Changing the colors: Minnesota Capitol complex counts flags and seals to replaceThe state has run an assessment of how many Minnesota flags and seals at Capitol-area buildings that will eventually make way for new emblems. The tally currently stands at 120 flags and 71 seals across the Capitol complex.
Play4min 53secLack of snow leads to early spring drought across majority of MinnesotaNormally in mid-March, Minnesotans would be digging out from a round of snow. This year, a majority of the state is instead dealing with drought.
Delta-8, an unregulated form of THC, is popular among high school studentsDerived from hemp, it has similar effects to delta-9 THC, the main intoxicant in marijuana. It's fueling a rise in calls to poison control.
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he’s interested in buying TikTokMnuchin said he’s in touch with other investors to try to buy the popular social media app as lawmakers are seeking to force its Chinese owners to sell the business.
Hennepin County Attorney says new youth crime prevention program workingThe program connects at-risk youth, who are identified by the attorney’s office and by law enforcement, to social workers and county services. It’s meant to keep kids from committing crimes and ending up in the legal system. But Minneapolis police say they want to see changes.
Basilica Block Party announces lineupThe Basilica Block Party, returning after a five-year hiatus, has announced its lineup with the Goo Goo Dolls and Counting Crows headlining, alongside a mix of national and local acts.
Minnesota climbs into three-way tie for first place in PWHLKendall Coyne Schofield and Taylor Heise each had a goal and an assist and Minnesota defeated Boston 4-0 to climb into a first-place tie in the Professional Women’s Hockey League.
What’s Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and moreCollege students, rocket scientists and math enthusiasts around the world are celebrating Pi Day. The holiday is on Thursday, March 14 since 3/14 correlates to the first three digits of the infinite number.