UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Suspect took bus from Atlanta to NYC, reports say

The man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson reportedly got on a bus in Atlanta and arrived in New York City the day before Thanksgiving. What we know as the manhunt continues.

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Police release photo of person of interest's face as manhunt continues

The New York Police Department is asking for help identifying the man in a newly released photo, who they say a person of interest in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Human smuggling trial begins after Indian family's freezing death near Canada border

Nearly three years after a couple from India and their two young children froze to death while trying to cross the border from Canada into the U.S., two men on Monday will face trial on human smuggling charges, accused of being part of a criminal network that stretched around the world.

Gov. Walz casts vote for Harris, against St. Paul free childcare tax

Vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz officially cast his vote on Wednesday, telling reporters he both voted for Kamala Harris for president, and backed St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter’s stance against a childcare tax levy.

Gus Walz votes for first time, to cheers and a high-five from dad

Gus Walz voted Wednesday morning, 10 days after his 18th birthday. Gov. Tim Walz and Gus fed their ballots into the machine together as an election worker called out “First-time voter" and the room erupted in cheers.

Rare comet lights up the sky, won't return for 80,000 years

A rare comet that won’t be seen for another 80,000 years is visible in the night sky through part of October.

Tim Walz picked as Kamala Harris’ running mate

Vice President Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate in the 2024 presidential election. 

Pickup truck narrowly misses kids getting off school bus in northern MN

A northern Minnesota sheriff's department is searching for a reckless driver who narrowly missed two children getting off their bus earlier this month.

Misinformation a top issue for states going into 2024 election

The genie can't be put back in the bottle, Michigan's secretary of state said. "But we can educate citizens about how to receive this information."

Taylor Swift tells fans they don’t need to 'defend' her online ahead of re-release of 'Speak Now' album

During the Minneapolis stop of her Eras Tour, Taylor Swift addressed the crowd before a rare "Dear John" performance, which is widely accepted to be about her ex-boyfriend, John Mayer.

Minneapolis Police investigation: DOJ found it violated peoples' constitutional rights

U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland released the findings of a federal investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department, prompted by the murder of George Floyd in 2020, during a press conference Friday morning, saying the police department and City of Minneapolis engaged in a pattern of discrimination and excessive force. 

Kim Potter set to be released from prison on Monday

Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter is set to be released from prison this week, after serving 16 months behind bars for the killing of Daunte Wright.

Dog who ran away during house fire reunited with family

A community in southern Minnesota came together to help a family whose dog ran away in the chaos as their house was on fire. Nine days later, Gypsy is back with her family. 

'Umbrella Man': FBI seeks to identify suspect in 2020 Minneapolis unrest

The FBI is still looking to identify "Umbrella Man," who was seen breaking windows on Lake Street in Minneapolis during the unrest following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.