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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S-tb1eItZwg Thursday, June 4 — Our top story today: A missing Minnesota girl was found alive while hiding in a cardboard box. The parents of the home she was found in are both facing multiple charges of criminal sexual misconduct. Then, thousands of Minnesota's Medicaid providers have been disenrolled, after the state completed a review of nearly 5,600 high-risk...

Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y8cLTkbU6BI Wednesday, June 3 — It's the fifth year in a row Minneapolis Police are working on Operation Safe Summer. We'll tell you about the plan to combat crime. We're working to learn more on a scary trend in Dakota County: rising overdoses, two of them deadly, in just the span of five days. Plus, the Vikings introduce new General Manager Nolan Teasley. W...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jwjxU_-PINw Tuesday, June 2 — House Speaker Lisa Demuth announces she will continue her gubernatorial campaign. This comes after Kendall Quall's won the republican nomination at the convention over the weekend. Demuth explains her decision. Then, a wild police chase across the metro this morning. Eight troopers and one motorcyclist. We'll update you on the driver...

Monday, June 1 — Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DIcFutBUyM8 New charges were filed in a deadly shooting at an Islamic prayer service last week. 28-year-old Mohammed Rage is facing one count of second-degree murder and an illegal weapons charge. A sister of a man exonerated after nearly two decades spent innocently behind bars is now calling on lawmakers for help. Election season is almost here...

May 29 — Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/rqvrIJ0BFWg Two people were shot Friday morning on Nicollet Mall. A witness says one of the victims was shot three or four times in the back. One is in custody. An ICE agent accused in a nonfatal north Minneapolis shooting was arrested in Texas. He is accused of firing a bullet into a North Minneapolis home with children inside back in January. That bull...

Thursday, May 28 — Police say they’ve arrested the person accused of shooting and killing a 26-year-old man outside an Eid prayer service in Shakopee. Community members are remembering Khalid Ibrahim Abdi as a beloved advocate, newlywed, and father-to-be. Plus, Edina police are warning residents again about a spike in car break-ins and reminding people to “Lock Around the Clock.” Australia is suin...

Wednesday, May 27 — Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is out. An investigation started last year with an accusation that O'Hara had sexually intimate relationships with city employees that worked under his authority. Those allegations were not founded, but Frey says O'Hara broke his trust. Plus, the Minneapolis City Council strongly responds to O'Hara's resignation, criticizing the mayor in th...

Tuesday May 26 — Today a woman accused of stealing millions in taxpayer money from the government pleaded not guilty. Prosectors say Shamso Haasan would offer kickbacks to families through fraudulent autism centers. Plus, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison declines and invite to JD Vance's combatting fraud chat. Then, tonight a North Minneapolis street will be re-named in honor of an innocen...

May 25 — Minnesotans gather at Fort Snelling National Cemetery to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day. Plus, the community comes together at George Floyd Square six years after Floyd’s death for the Rise and Remember Street Festival. Minneapolis police also investigate a deadly overnight shooting in south Minneapolis. Then, meet Molly, the Minnesota DNR’s new invasive species detection do...

May 22 — A southern Minnesota police officer was arrested for DWI after Bloomington police say he crashed his vehicle while still in uniform and carrying a gun. Investigators say the officer had just finished working security at the State Fair Kickoff to Summer and was more than three times the legal limit. Plus, a Ramsey County deputy faces felony charges after investigators say he sent explicit...

May 21 — Federal prosecutors announce sweeping new fraud charges tied to Minnesota’s ongoing Medicaid investigation, accusing 15 people of stealing nearly 90 million dollars from state programs meant to help vulnerable residents. The Department of Justice says the schemes targeted housing stabilization and autism services while fraudsters allegedly used taxpayer money to buy luxury homes, cars, an...

May 20 — Two women are in custody after Army veteran Amos Ferrier was killed during an attempted car theft. It happened outside the Minneapolis coffee shop where Ferrier worked helping fellow veterans transition back to civilian life. His coworkers say they are heartbroken by the loss but are choosing forgiveness as they seek justice. Plus, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has nominated Dr. Reginald F...

May 19 — A Minnesotan dedicated to helping veterans was killed in a robbery. The victim was Internship Director Amos Ferrier for the organization Every Third Saturday. Police haven't made any arrests. We hear from those Ferrier worked with. Plus, Patriotic Kenny, whose real name was Kenneth Jary, has died. The Minnesota veteran and social media influencer announced in March that he had been having...

Monday, May 18 — Minnesota lawmakers wrapped up a dramatic final night at the Capitol, reaching bipartisan agreements on hospital funding, anti-fraud measures, infrastructure spending, and property tax relief just before the midnight deadline. A major announcement today in connection to a January ICE shooting in Minneapolis. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty addresses newly filed charges tied...

Friday, May 15 — A sit-in at the Minnesota Capitol stretches into a second day after House lawmakers have not taken up a controversial gun reform bill. DFL legislators are sleeping in the chamber as the clock ticks down on the final weekend of the legislative session. President Trump says China will buy “billions” in U.S. soybeans as part of a new trade agreement, and Minnesota farmers are reactin...

Thursday, May 14 — Former Minnesota Senator Justin Eichorn pleads guilty in federal court and is taken into custody after prosecutors say he tried to solicit explicit images from someone he believed was a teenager. Then, Minnesota lawmakers strike a major deal at the Capitol that could deliver emergency funding for HCMC, roll back car tab fees, and help lawmakers finish session on time. Plus, tens...

Wednesday, May 13 — A teenager in Bemidji told police he shot his parents because they took his phone away. We hear from police and dig into the criminal complaint. Then, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is expected to sign a new gun reform ordinance today. We'll tell you what this means for the city moving forward. Plus, the Minnesota Department of Health says one person may have been exposed to the...

May 12 — Nurses at Maple Grove Hospital have voted to authorize a possible unfair labor practice strike after more than a year of negotiations with North Memorial Health. Union leaders point to staffing shortages, high turnover, and stalled contract talks as key concerns, while hospital officials say they remain committed to reaching a long-term agreement. No strike date has been announced, but nu...

May 11 — Minnesota lawmakers enter a critical final week at the Capitol as supporters push for new legislation aimed at limiting ICE activity in schools, hospitals, courts, and shelters. Advocates say the proposal would create stronger protections for immigrants and families following high-profile enforcement incidents earlier this year, while Republican leaders in the House remain opposed to new...

May 8 — Minnesota’s fishing opener is here, with hundreds of thousands of anglers expected to hit the water this weekend as Stillwater hosts the Governor’s Fishing Opener on the St. Croix River. Governor Tim Walz calls it the unofficial start of summer, while local businesses prepare for a major tourism and economic boost tied to the state’s multi-billion-dollar fishing industry. Meanwhile, Minnes...

May 7 — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is backing Police Chief Brian O’Hara for another term, praising his leadership through major public safety challenges and pointing to falling crime rates. O’Hara, visibly emotional while thanking his family, says he’s committed to continuing the work as the nomination heads to the City Council. Meanwhile, Minneapolis leaders approved a controversial gun ordinan...

May 6 — A beloved Lake Minnetonka bar and restaurant is badly damaged after an overnight fire tore through Haskell’s Port of Excelsior, with crews from multiple cities working for hours to contain the flames. Owners say they plan to rebuild; grateful no one was hurt. A St. Paul police officer is now facing 13 felony charges, accused of repeatedly breaking into his former workplace and stealing mer...

May 5 — Nearly 170 Chisago County employees walk off the job after stalled negotiations and disputes over rising health insurance costs, with both the union and county filing unfair labor practice claims. Workers say they feel unheard after months of talks, while county leaders say they respect the right to strike. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey delivers his State of the City address, highlighting e...

May 4 — A proposed assault weapons ban heads to the Minnesota Senate floor. Lawmakers are highlighting emotional testimony from families impacted by school shootings. With a narrowly divided Senate, it’s unclear if the measure has the votes to pass. Senator Amy Klobuchar outlines her priorities in the race for governor, focusing on government reform, fraud prevention, and infrastructure improvemen...

Friday, May 1 — Thousands of workers and union members rally across the Twin Cities for May Day demonstrations, calling for higher wages, paid sick time, and better working conditions. Hotel workers in downtown Minneapolis walk off the job as labor leaders warn the rising cost of living is outpacing paychecks. Meanwhile, Minnesota’s race for governor shifts again as Republican Representative Krist...