Minnesota man grows largest pumpkin in North America, 2,350 lbs

An Anoka, Minnesota man has some big time bragging rights after his massive pumpkin was crowned champion in the “Super Bowl” of pumpkin weigh-offs out in California.

Minnesota family survives wild hot air balloon ride

A family from Mayer, Minnesota visiting the East Coast just wanted to enjoy the fall colors from a hot air balloon, however, things suddenly took a scary turn.    

Protesters take to the streets in St. Paul over Chauvin release

Protesters took to the streets of St. Paul to protest the release of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin after he posted bail on Wednesday.

Black Lives Matter rallies in Minneapolis Thursday

A group protesting the bond release of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin gathered outside Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis Thursday night before marching to the city's First Police Precinct. 

Minnesota, a blue state for decades, could still be a battleground in 2020 election

A solidly blue state for the past half century, Minnesota has become an unquestioned presidential battleground after a narrowing margin that nearly saw the state turn red four years ago.

Trump rallygoers in 2 states urged to get COVID-19 tests as events postponed

As state health departments urged attendees of President Donald Trump’s recent campaign events and rallies to get tested for the coronavirus, Trump’s campaign manager said all campaign events involving the president and his family will either be virtual or postponed until further notice.

Defense attorney in Floyd case pushes for change of venue due to hostile crowd after hearing

A lawyer representing one of the fired Minneapolis police officers in the George Floyd case submitted more documents calling for a change of venue for the upcoming trial after the defendants were met with a hostile crowd following last month's hearing.

Minnesota halts COVID-19 study after reports of intimidation

Incidents occurred mostly in central and southern Minnesota — rural areas where there has been more resentment over COVID-19 restrictions.

Minnesota uses its coronavirus morgue - but not for bodies

Minnesota has never stored a body in a St. Paul building that state officials bought for $5.5 million this year as a temporary morgue for coronavirus victims.

Armed residents confront COVID-19 testing team in Minnesota

A team of health workers conducting random COVID-19 testing was recently confronted by armed residents in a Minnesota neighborhood, though state officials have not said when or where the incident occurred.

Biden leading President Trump in Minnesota polls

Taking the average of five polls since Sept. 4, Biden leads President Donald Trump by nine points in Minnesota.

Family of George Floyd calls for justice following pre-trial hearing for fired officers

Family members of George Floyd called for justice following Friday’s pre-trial motion hearing for the four fired Minneapolis police officers charged in connection to Floyd’s death.

Security tight in downtown Minneapolis for hearing in George Floyd case, protests outside

Authorities tightened security around the Hennepin County Family Justice Center in downtown Minneapolis Friday morning in anticipation of protests following the pre-trial hearing for the four former police officers charged in the death of George Floyd.