Why Do So Many Places In Minnesota Start With "Minne"?

The words all have one thing in common: the Dakota word "mni," according to C̣aƞtemaza Neil McKay, an expert in the Dakhóta language.

Relic From The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald Returned, Plus $600,000 From Michigan

Larry Orr is retrieving one of the ship's life rings, and the state will still pay $600,000 to settle his lawsuit over police misconduct.

Minnesota Veteran Devotes His Life To Supporting Others With PTSD

Sgt. Cliff Reynolds, a Vietnam veteran, has driven more than 50,000 miles delivering free PTSD resources to fellow veterans.

Minnesota Ranks Among Safest States In U.S., But Study Finds Weak Spot

The personal finance website compared all 50 states across factors ranging from violent crime to road safety and disaster readiness.

Plymouth Becomes First Minnesota City To Monitor Tree Health Using AI

Scanners are collecting information from the roughly 40,000 trees covering Plymouth city parks, roads and other public spots.

WWII Veteran, TikTok Star "Papa Jake" Larson To Be Honored In Normandy

He helped plan the D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach and later became a TikTok sensation. He died last week at the age of 102.

Inver Grove Heights' Historic Rock Island Swing Bridge Gets Illuminating Upgrade

A historic rail bridge built in the late 1890s is getting new life in one Minnesota community.

Creeping Bellflower Threatens Minnesota Landscapes

"In the last five years, I remember seeing it occasionally, then more common, then prolific," said Meg Duhr, Invasive Species Supervisor.

TV Reporter Brings Epic Minnesota Sheep Escape To Life In Book

Inspired by real events, "The Great Sheep Escape" follows Brad, a sheep who vanished in the Northland and became a local legend.

These Are The Fastest-Growing Places In MN, New Data Shows

See Minnesota's ten fastest-growing cities and towns, according to U.S. Census Data.

10 Minnesota Towns Ranked Among Best Places To Live By U.S. News

Ten towns in Minnesota are among the 250 best places to live, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report.

Minnesotans Say These Are The 'Strangest' Towns In The State

Minnesotans on Reddit shared the strangest towns they’ve been to. From creepy vibes to space obsessions, these were the top picks.

MN City Ranked Among 25 Most Affordable Places To Retire By Forbes

One city in Minnesota has been named to Forbes’ ranking of the 25 Best Places to Retire in 2025.

Minnesota Ranks 4th Among The States: Here’s Why

A new ranking released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report says Minnesota is the fourth best overall in meeting the needs of its residents.

Will Utility Companies In Minnesota Be Able To Provide 100% Carbon-Free Energy By 2040?

Gregg Mast, executive director of Clean Energy Economy Minnesota, says Minnesota is on pace to be 100% clean energy by 2040.

Red, White & You: Honoring Minnesota’s Military Heroes

Meet 5 military heroes whose contributions continue to inspire, and nominate a service member or veteran to be featured on Patch!

Heroes Who Serve: 5 First Responders Keeping Minnesota Safe

Patch and T-Mobile are spotlighting local EMTs, firefighters and police officers who are making a difference in their communities.

Sartell Police Officers Help Deliver Baby 'Patience'

Three police officers in Sartell, Minnesota found themselves responding 911 call for a woman in labor Friday morning.

Weather Officials Warn Additional NOAA Job Cuts Could Put "Communities In Harm's Way"

It's a good problem when Dakota County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is empty, but emergency manager Kelly Miller is always on call.

Northfield Radio Station Turns To Listeners To Help Save Its Broadcast Tower

For 56 years, KYMN has been the area's only radio source for hometown news and high school sports broadcasts.

Despite Challenges, 95-Year-Old Minnesota Air Force Veteran Remains Steadfast In Faith

Beyond the U.S., his service took him to Guam and Japan, where his flight squad was in for a shake-up.

Car Frozen Into White Bear Lake Becomes Viral Sensation

"The front end is on the bottom, and the back end is kind of encased in probably 12 to 15 inches of ice at this point," Erickson said.

Minneapolis' Beloved Lake Of The Isles Ice Rink May Not Reopen For 2025-26 Season

"It's such a great activity in such a beautiful spot," said Janet Hallaway, from Minneapolis.

Twin Cities Nonprofit Wants Help From Teens To Create Social Media Warning Labels

While social media allows teenagers to connect, safety advocates say it also presents harmful content.

Rising Egg Prices May Have Some People Considering Raising Chickens — Here's How Much It Costs

Michelle Bruhn keeps a small flock of chickens in the backyard of her White Bear Lake home.

Apple Valley Mom Starts Matchmaking Service To Help People With Intellectual Disabilities Find Love

It's the most romantic week of the year, and an Apple Valley mom does something to honor her favorite show, "Love on the Spectrum."

Minnesota World War II Veteran Celebrates His 100th Birthday

Ralph Peebles was born in Minneapolis in 1925. From a young age, he embraced the Minnesota lifestyle and the lakes.

Inver Grove Heights Man Makes Unexpected Discovery While Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Imagine crossing an ocean and a continent, then climbing more than 19,000 feet above sea level and finding something from your hometown.

Forward Facing Sonar Is Helping Minnesota Anglers, But Is It Too Effective?

Ice conditions have been great for anglers this winter, and a new type of technology is helping them catch more fish.

Volunteers Knit Thousands Of Hats Each Year For Babies Born At Twin Cities Hospital

At Maple Grove Hospital, every newborn goes home with a gift almost as precious as they are: a handmade knit hat.

New Prague Company Helping Effort To Build Helium Plant On Iron Range

Experts call an accidental discovery on the Iron Range one of the most significant helium reservoirs in the world.

Southern Minnesota Volunteers Making Dozens Of Quilts For Victims Of Wildfires In Southern California

It's ten below zero in Montgomery Minnesota, but these ladies aren't bothered — they are focused.

MN Bishop To Start 'Word On Fire' Order Of Priests

Through the generosity of a donor, Word on Fire has secured a home in Rochester to serve as the order’s base.

New Como Sunken Garden Wheelchair Ramps Are "Life-Changing"

Thanks to a $765,303 fix: new wheelchair ramps that opened Sunday, people like Sheryle Royce from St. Francis, can pay a visit.

Drones Spotted Flying Over Nuclear Plant In Minnesota

Officers say they monitored the drones until they were no longer seen in the area.

Historic Robbinsdale Beehive Fireplace Restored After It Was Vandalized

Graffiti was sprayed across the beehive fireplace in Robbinsdale's Graeser Park. The fireplace is 10 feet tall and made of limestone.

Best Places To Live, Work, Play In MN: 2024 Recap

Some of the best places to live in the country are towns and cities in Minnesota, according to a handful of national rankings in 2024.

Twin Cities Fire Chiefs To Personally Deliver Fire Truck To Ukraine

It's the season of giving, and a retired pastor has teamed up with Twin Cities firefighters for a special overseas delivery.

Closest State House Race With Missing Ballots Wraps Up Day One Of Election Trial

Aaron Paul is asking the judge to invalidate the results of the election due to this error.

Buck Hill Hosts Inaugural Cancer Fundraising Event On The Slopes In Honor Of Late Employee

"I'm a non-Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor. I was diagnosed in 2009, and I finished chemo in 2011," said Kalaytowicz.