The Latest Breaking News from Minnesota

Trump 'Lowkey Shamed' Happy Young Muslim Girls Wearing Hijabs in Kindergarten Graduation

President Trump faces criticism for sharing a post about Muslim girls in hijabs at a Minnesota school event, reigniting debates on his rhetoric towards Muslim communities.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

Minnesota’s newest ‘largest in the world’ nutcracker is drawing visitors from across the globe

‘This morning we had a group of people from Denmark,’ nutcracker designer Katie Walgrave told The Independent

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Minnesota teen allegedly beat her mother to death after having her phone taken away. Then made sure police officers went to check on her

She allegedly asked, ""Am I a criminal because I only killed one person?"

We Got This Covered · Jul 3

State executives are retiring in seven states where the filing deadline passed in June

In June, the filing deadline passed in ten states: Alaska, Kansas, Wisconsin (June 1), Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota (June 2), Connecticut (June 9), Florida, New Hampshire (June 12), and Rhode Island (June 24).

Ballotpedia · Jun 30

Six candidates are running in the Democratic primary to succeed Rep. Angie Craig in representing Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District

Six candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District on Aug. 11, 2026. Kaela Berg (D), Matt Klein (D), and Matt Little (D) lead in endorsements, fundraising, and media attention. Incumbent Rep. Angie Craig (D) is running for the U.S. Senate rather than for another term.

Ballotpedia · Jun 30

Five candidates running in Democratic primary for Minnesota's 5th Congressional District

Five candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 5th Congressional District on August 11. Incumbent Ilhan Omar (D), Julie Le (D), and Latonya Reeves (D) lead in media attention.

Ballotpedia · Jun 30

Lionel Richie to return to the stage after ex-wife Brenda Harvey shared health update

Legendary crooner was forced to postpone two shows after becoming dizzy during a performance in Minnesota last week

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Anti-ICE organizers shift focus to defend democracy from Trump assault

Citizens in Minnesota using lessons learned from migrant crackdown to protect elections from president’s threats

The Guardian - US · Jun 28

Fraud suspect allegedly behind $250m Minnesota pandemic scam tracked down in Somalia

Abdikerm Eidleh, 42, was arrested in Mogadishu, Somalia, following a raid by FBI agents and Somali intelligence officials,

The Independent UK · Jun 28

Aussie golfer Davidson still in the mix for major glory

Unheralded Australian golfer Karis Davidson will enter the final round of the LPGA Championship five shots off the lead in a tie for eighth in Minnesota.

AAP · Jun 27