As deadline looms, Minnesota’s REAL ID compliance rate trails neighboring states

As the long-delayed enforcement deadline approaches, fewer than half of Minnesotans have a REAL ID, which will be required to fly and enter federal buildings. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - As the long-delayed enforcement deadline approaches, fewer than half of …

James Beard Awards 2025: Here are the Minnesota finalist nominees

One of the country’s top pastry chefs has opened her first restaurant in Minneapolis. Diane Moua is a veteran of Bellecour, Spoon and Stable and received two James Beard nominations for Outstanding Pastry Chef. She’s branching out now, opening a Hmong- …

Judge orders Minnesota cannabis agency to hold canceled license lottery after all

In an interview before the judge’s ruling, Leili Fatehi, a lobbyist and partner with Minneapolis-based consulting firm Blunt Strategies who organized the group of petitioners in the case, said she didn’t think a reinstated pre-approval lottery would slow …

Is it universally accepted that the Minnesota Vikings logo and colors were inspired by Wisconsin? 

While one theory traces the Vikings’ name and colors to Wisconsin, it’s not the definitive explanation. The Vikings’ original helmet, uniform and logo were designed by Los Angeles cartoonist Karl Hubenthal in 1961. According to notes and drawings saved by …

Minnesota on screen: Five local films at MSPIFF

Each year, the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) highlights new work from around the globe, but it also reserves space for stories rooted closer to home.  The Minnesota Made program showcases features, documentaries and shorts …

Q&A: Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid attorney Luke Grundman on fair housing challenges

Last month, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid announced the nonprofit had a grant rescinded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This grant, which was given to the nonprofit for the purpose of helping Minnesotans navigate fair housing regulations, is …

Alleged MS-13 gang member arrested in Minnesota facing murder charge

Judge blocks federal health cuts; Minnesota officials cautiously hopeful

The Week in Business: Minnesota Wild Owner’s ‘All In’ for 2025 Arena Funding

1. Minnesota Wild Owner’s ‘All In’ for 2025 Arena Funding Craig Leipold is joining forces with St. Paul’s mayor to push for $395 million in state financing. Read More 2. Café Cerés to Close The coffee shop group blames poor economics. Read More 3. Target …

Three Minnesota Cities Are Among the Best Places to Raise a Family in the US

Either you're going to be super proud that you live in one of these cities or want to move there! There are three Minnesota cities that made the list of some of the best places to raise a family in the entire country. That's a pretty big deal! The …