After a jury found her guilty of breaking into her stepmother's home, Mitchell indicated she would leave the Senate on Aug. 4. On Friday morning, though, the DFLer informed Gov. Tim Walz that she had resigned, opening the door for Walz to call a special election.

Minnesotans are searching high and low online and at local resellers to find a popular collectible called “Labubu.” Some wait in line before a Roseville mall opens hoping to score a doll at vending machines.

The visit comes a little more than a month after storms caused severe damage in Bemidji and the surrounding areas.

As the weather gets hotter and more humid, it’s tempting to take a dip into the nearest body of water to cool off. But several Minnesota beaches have seen a rise in bacteria levels that can make people or animals sick. 

For almost 150 years, Pillsbury House in Minneapolis has provided a safe space for children and families to learn and grow. MPR News went to its early education center to see how Pillsbury is adapting to a changing world for youngsters and their adults.

Jared Allen was raised on a horse ranch in California and fulfilled his vision of becoming a professional football player with a fun-loving cowboy style.