Minneapolis Institute of Art will host a crop art exhibition after the State Fair wraps

A crop art portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt by Lillian Colton, who brought her seed art at the Minnesota State Fair for decades. (Courtesy of Minneapolis Institute of Art) “Mia is all about creativity and inspiration, and also we support our local...

Minnesota tuition policies challenged by Justice Department

(Photo: MSUM) ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO-WCCO) — Minnesota’s college tuition policies are under scrutiny under a new federal challenge. The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Minnesota, putting the state’s college tuition policies,...

Join The Community Spirit With Special Olympics Minnesota

I’ve only lived in Minnesota since September of 2023, but there’s one thing I’ve realized about Minnesotans, we care about each other and are willing to support causes that are in need. Unfortunately, there are plenty of places that need a helping...

Where to Watch 4th of July Fireworks All Across Minnesota [2025 GUIDE]

Celebrating our independence on the 4th of July is the highlight of summer, and a spectacular fireworks show is the pinnacle of any Minnesota get-together. To help make sure you have the most memorable Independence Day possible, we have compiled...

Our top 5 picks for food and music at Taste of Minnesota this weekend

7:30 p.m. Sat., main stage She rocked the inaugural Minnesota Yacht Club last year and Xcel Energy Center in 2023 opening for Bryan Adams. Now the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, who got her start with the Runaways back in the ‘70s, gets a headline...

Lane splitting becomes legal for motorcyclists in Minnesota beginning today

July 1, 2025 ST. PAUL, Minn.–Starting today (Tuesday) , Minnesota roads will look a little different for motorcyclists and drivers. A new law makes lane splitting and lane filtering legal for motorcycles across the state. That means riders can now...

New law for motorcyclists takes effect in Minnesota starting today (Tuesday)

(Undated)--Drivers around the area will be sharing the road - and their lane - with motorcyclists beginning today (Tuesday) on Minnesota highways. State Motorcycle Safety Coordinator Jay Bock says lane splitting is now allowed on roadways when two...

Motorcycle Lane Splitting Now Legal in Minnesota

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – A new law taking effect today (7/1) makes lane splitting and lane filtering legal for motorcyclists in Minnesota—under specific conditions. Lane splitting allows a motorcycle to pass between vehicles moving in the...

Acclaimed Minnesota Hmong American artist Pao Houa Her takes over Sheboygan for retrospective

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. ― It was a little after noon at the Hmong Mutual Assistance Association on a warm day in June. Hmong elders had finished their lunches and were getting ready to play bingo.“If you win you get a toilet paper roll,” HMAA President...

Twins still waiting for Carlos Correa's 'clutch' reputation to make its way to Minnesota

Carlos Correa’s reputation as a clutch performer with the Houston Astros was well established by playing a leading role in capturing three American League pennants (2017, 2019, 2021) and winning the World Series in 2017. “Clutch Correa” was a...

News laws, new budget take effect in Minnesota on July 1

A slate of new state laws and the next state budget will take hold on Tuesday, teeing up new fraud-mitigation measures in state government, additional regulations for social media influencers and an official state fossil. Most of the changes come...

What You Should Know About Fireworks In Minnesota

Kudos to the St. Cloud Rox, my wife and I along with some friends went to the game last Friday night. We really enjoyed the game from the Sports Deck and the environment at Joe Faber Field. It’s a great place to go to watch a game. Photo Credit:...

Trump’s federal spending bill could force Minnesota counties to raise property taxes

Tara Nordgren walked home with her son Allan in a stroller and a wagon she had attached by a belt to the handle of the stroller to bring home the groceries she had got at the Anoka County Brotherhood Council food shelf in Anoka, Minn., on...

Indiana Fever vs Minnesota Lynx prediction and betting tips - July 1 | 2025 Commissioner's Cup Final

The Indiana Fever travel to Minneapolis on Tuesday to face the Minnesota Lynx in the Commissioner's Cup Final at Target Center on Tuesday. The matchup marks the first meeting between the two teams this season. The Fever will aim to win their first...

NEXT Weather: 5 a.m. report for Minnesota from July 1, 2025

Recreation, free water and homeowners groups: New Minnesota laws take effect as of July 1

Several changes are coming to Minnesota transportation policy, including expanding motorcyclists’ privileges and requiring licenses for adult boaters. One law will allow motorcyclists to “lane-split” — meaning they can pass other vehicles in the...

NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota on June 30, 2025

Human Remains Identified as Missing Minnesota Teenager

Columbia Heights, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities in the Twin Cities are announcing a tragic ending in the search for a missing teenager. The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office previously said the teenage boy was suspected to have disappeared against...

Letter: Trump's silence on Minnesota attacks is deafening

New laws taking effect July 1 in Minnesota, and more headlines