Outlawed in 1988 as a response to the AIDS epidemic, the Minneapolis City Council has approved changes to city code that would pave the way for adult bathhouses – in which consenting adults can engage in sexual activity legally.

Lionel Richie cut his performance short Thursday night after falling ill on stage during the opening stop of his latest tour with Earth, Wind and Fire at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul.

Naz Reid may be leaving the Timberwolves, but Minnesota fans are making sure he knows he’s still loved.

Fun Spot America announced Thursday that its Georgia theme park will permanently shut down later this summer.

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested four months after a Tampa armed robbery and kidnapping linked to an Airbnb the player rented in Largo.

A Minneapolis man has been charged after he allegedly hit and killed a bicyclist while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

A former student is suing Best Academy alongside a youth development program known as Hospitality House after he was sexually assaulted and videotaped by a former teacher, according to a lawsuit filed this week.

From new crime and threat reporting requirements in schools, to anti-fraud efforts, state lawmakers approved a wide range of new laws that will go into effect this summer. Here's what you need to know:

A man from Illinois is facing felony charges after police say he took part in a scheme that convinced a Rochester resident to hand over thousands of dollars in cash and nearly fell for a gold bar handoff.

Authorities have released more details on the St. Peter standoff that left the suspect dead and an officer injured on June 18.

President Donald Trump is asking Congress for billions of dollars in funding to support farmers, who are dealing with a spike in fuel and fertilizer costs tied to the war with Iran.

An investigation is underway after a fire overnight at Metcalf Middle School in Burnsville, Minnesota.

As Minnesota communities continue to debate the potential rules surrounding the development of data centers, the Minneapolis City Council has approved a pause on their development within city limits.

David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears who was known for hits including “Spinning Wheel" and “And When I Die," has died at 84.

Actor Keegan-Michael Key has gone back to the classroom and resurrected his 2012 Key & Peele "Substitute Teacher" skit, this time with FIFA World Cup player names.

A west-central Minnesota dairy facility is planning to more than double the size of its herd, and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) decided to forgo an environmental impact study (EIS) before issuing a permit, a move derided by that the Minnesota Farmer's Union.

Megan Khang, the country’s first Hmong-American professional golfer, is returning to the Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska for the 11th year. She has a large and loyal fan base in the Twin Cities and comes back to Minnesota with lots of local fanfare.

Outlawed in 1988 as a response to the AIDS epidemic, the Minneapolis City Council has approved changes to city code that would pave the way for adult bathhouses – in which consenting adults can engage in sexual activity legally.

Elon Musk is no longer worth more than $1 trillion, less than two weeks after becoming the first person to reach the milestone.

Alex Murdaugh's defense team filed a series of motions seeking independent DNA testing, a change of venue and expanded access to case materials as the convicted South Carolina attorney continues to challenge his murder case.

In a ruling issued Thursday, the Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Minnesota Department of Human Services Temporary Commissioner John Connolly is set to testify Thursday before a U.S. House committee examining fraud risks and oversight in state Medicaid programs.

A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly trading center Naz Reid for Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball. bit.ly/4eGOcxT

A Minnesota woman said she will not be deterred after being hit by a car while protesting outside a New Jersey ICE detention center.

Lionel Richie cut his performance short Thursday night after falling ill on stage during the opening stop of his latest tour with Earth, Wind and Fire at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul.

A giraffe is on the lam after escaping a Texas ranch.

A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations.

A beautiful Thursday brings sunshine and comfortable temperatures in the 70s before major heat arrives this weekend and lingers into next week.

It's another busy FIFA World Cup day with six matches taking place in the U.S., including Team USA back in action against Türkiye. The other five matches are Ecuador vs Germany, Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire, Tunisia vs Netherlands, Japan vs Sweden, and Paraguay vs Australia.

President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation's capital.

The first big stormy night at Shakopee’s new outdoor music venue left fans with questions after the Dave Matthews Band show was postponed.

An Indiana couple says they were stunned after their home security camera captured an Amazon delivery gone off the rails.

Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its annual Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment error rates (PER) for fiscal year 2025 on Wednesday, which shows nationwide, there were $10.1 billion in improper payments.

After months of uncertainty and controversy, Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of "The Bachelorette" could be making a surprise comeback, according to a report.

The long-running legal battle between MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell and the voting machine company formerly known as Dominion is officially over, according to a court filing.

A Florida man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a teenage girl and hiding her inside a clothes dryer at his Key Largo home, authorities said.

One southern Minnesota community is making waves as it celebrates the birthplace of waterskiing and the man behind the sport.

The search for a missing father and son who were last seen leaving their Hawaiian hotel on Tuesday morning continues and has extended into the waters off Oahu, the U.S. Coast Guard reported.

A Minneapolis father and son accused of tax fraud charges are accused of using an online guide titled “TurboTax Sauce” to learn how to exploit the tax code to file million in false claims.

A Minneapolis man will spend more than 12 years in federal prison after investigators say he ran a major fentanyl trafficking operation and possessed illegal firearms across the Twin Cities.

The parents of a girl who was raped when she was 12 years old by an adult stranger she met on Snapchat have sued its parent company and the attacker.

A TikTok video of residents in a Shakopee neighborhood is going viral as they’re shown allegedly harassing a Somali family looking to buy a home.

A Minnesota woman said she will not be deterred after being hit by a car while protesting outside a New Jersey ICE detention center.

In less than a minute’s time, two massive earthquakes shook the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, turning buildings into rubble as panicked people rushed onto the streets for safety.

Hundreds of "unauthorized" drones have been seized at FIFA World Cup sites since the tournament began earlier this month. Here's what to know.

A west-central Minnesota dairy facility is planning to more than double the size of its herd, and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) decided to forgo an environmental impact study (EIS) before issuing a permit, a move derided by that the Minnesota Farmer's Union.

An Oklahoma Arby's manager faces a felony charge after she allegedly spat in a woman's food, leading the woman to contract herpes.

The FindJodi team is asking the public to leave a light on or light a candle this weekend to mark 31 years since the unsolved disappearance of the morning news anchor, Jodi Huisentruit.