The game between the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins is being delayed by rain in the seventh inning. The Red Sox lead, 3-1. Meanwhile, a tornado watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Sunday for central and southern Minnesota...

The final pieces of Minnesota's next two-year budget are falling into place amid a time crunch to get it all approved...

The Parables service at Wayzata Community Church is designed specifically for those with special needs, giving families a place to worship without worrying about keeping quiet during prayer or sitting still during a sermon.

Wide-ranging sentences handed down in the yearslong federal investigation into recruiting and financing for the terrorist group al-Shabab have kindled a mix of outrage, confusion and relief among members of Minnesota's large Somali community...

A husband and wife, both battling incurable illnesses, just as their children are just beginning to grow up.

Minnesota State Lottery players won nearly $3.9 million in prizes during the 6 ½-week run up to Saturday night's Powerball jackpot drawing...

It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials said Sunday...

Gov. Mark Dayton is asking the state Senate to reject the confirmation of a Minnesota Tax Court judge who is facing suspension and censure...

Top Minnesota lawmakers are searching for a way to assemble a slimmed-down construction projects bill that would include renovation funding for the state Capitol.

Minnesota State Lottery players won nearly $3.9 million in prizes during the 6 ½-week run up to Saturday night's Powerball jackpot drawing. The run ended with a single $590.5 million winning ticket sold in Florida. But two tickets sold in Minnesota for the drawing are worth $10,000.

School's almost out and the kids are ready for summer. So when the sun is shining and it's time to head out of the house, we want to know what playground you head to first?

The Metro-North commuter rail line says crews will spend days rebuilding 2,000 feet of track, overhead wires and signals damaged in a derailment and crash in Connecticut...

The president and CEO of The Associated Press says the government's seizure of AP journalists' phone records was "unconstitutional" and already has had a chilling effect on newsgathering...

Police say a motorcyclist was killed early Sunday after colliding with a limo bus in Minneapolis. Officers were dispatched to the intersection at West 27th Street and Emerson Avenue South around 3:04 a.m. Sunday. Police say the motorcyclist, a man, was traveling west on 27th when it hit a limo bus, traveling south on Emerson.

Former news anchor Tom Brokaw told Mayo Clinic students at their commencement ceremony to make money but not to forget to make a difference.

resident Barack Obama will discuss the legality of his administration's secret drone program and other counterterrorism practices during a speech Thursday, a White House official said...

Authorities say they've located a 12-year-old boy from Duluth after he went missing Thursday afternoon. Police said Lyrik James Schmelz was last seen getting on the bus after classes ended Thursday afternoon at Lincoln Park Middle School.

Officials say a New York college student was accidentally killed by a police officer as she was held in a headlock by an intruder pointing a gun at her head during a break-in at an off-campus home...

The final pieces of Minnesota's next two-year budget were falling into place Sunday amid a time crunch for lawmakers to get it all approved. The House went all night before finally recessing a little after 7 a.m. Sunday. Up for debate but still awaiting a final vote is a controversial bill that authorizes a union organizing drive for home daycare providers and care attendants to the elderly and disabled.

With the session officially ending on Monday, state lawmakers have been debating for the last 16 hours trying to wrap up some of the most contested issues this year.

A call of a man burned at a Wyoming, Minnesota house Saturday led to the discovery of an illegal fireworks operation.

Police are casting "fresh eyes" on the cold murder case of Anne Dunlap, 31. The Minneapolis woman was stabbed to death in 1996 and left in the trunk of her car in a Lake Street parking lot.

Wisconsin's neighbor Minnesota may have become the 12th state in the country to legalize same-sex unions on Tuesday.

The tragedy and terror from the Newtown massacre was felt some 1,500 miles away by Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch. "After the incident at Sandy Hook, it really brought a new light to, you know, that this could come home really easily," Burch said.

Now that the weather has finally warmed up, farmer's markets are back in business. But, you may not see some of your favorite foods right away. Fresh fruits and the honey supply will be delayed this year. Step into the packing facility for Ames Farm Unlimited, and it seems like business as usual. But owner Brian Fredricksen says all the jarred honey, candles and honeycomb are leftovers from last summer.

David Ortiz homered twice and drove in six runs to torment his former team once again, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 12-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night. Dustin Pedroia had two hits, two walks and an RBI, extending his hitting streak to 10 games.

Brooke Welch is out on Lake Minnetonka, enjoying a boat ride that’s been months in the making. "It's been a long winter, really cold so we are happy to be out on the water,” Welch said. Unfortunately for most boaters enjoying the weekend on water, gas prices in Minnesota are third highest in the nation – right behind Alaska and Hawaii.

One single ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history.The winner numbers are 10, 13, 14, 22, 52 and the Powerball is 11.

With just over two days left of the regular legislative session, Minnesota lawmakers are busy.

Minnesota schools are in line for a bunch of new money from the state.

Lottery officials have announced winning numbers in a near-historic Powerball jackpot.

Duluth police are looking for a 12-year-old boy. According to a police news release, Lyrik James was last seen getting on the bus after classes ended Thursday afternoon at Lincoln Park Middle School.

It might seem like Mother Nature has it out for weekend event planners. At least in Minnesota. At least this spring.

It was a year ago this month, Captain Kathrynne Baumtrog was severely injured in a church fire over Memorial Day weekend. After intense rehab, three surgeries, and a number of skin grafts she is back on the job as of this past week.