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Wakesurfing on Lake Minnetonka: Advocacy group wants new, strict rules

The advocacy group Citizens for Sharing Lake Minnetonka is pushing to further limit where wakesurfing boats can operate on one of Minnesota’s most popular lakes.

August 14, 2025 3:11pm CDT

Underwater videos reveal impact of wakesurfing on Minnesota lakes

August 7, 2025 3:56pm CDT

Nowhere to Go: One teen’s journey through a failing juvenile justice system

August 5, 2025 1:58pm CDT

Watch the 3M PFAS documentary | Everywhere & Forever: Blood. Water. And the Politics of PFAS

August 1, 2025 10:53am CDT

This scientist blew the whistle on forever chemicals…and then lost her career

July 30, 2025 2:11pm CDT

New study examines how wakesurfing affects Minnesota’s lakes

July 30, 2025 8:00am CDT

Local News

Northern Minnesota firefighter, 26, dies in ATV crash months after getting married

A northern Minnesota fire department is mourning the loss of one of its members, Tia Muller, who died in an ATV crash over the weekend.

August 18, 2025 1:17pm CDT

Coast Guard rescues kids stranded on island in northern Minnesota: video

August 18, 2025 11:56am CDT

Waseca closes beaches, lakes amid possible wastewater contamination

August 18, 2025 11:49am CDT

Man faces trial in shooting of 5 Benton County officers

August 18, 2025 11:36am CDT

MN weather: Rain totals from weekend storms

August 18, 2025 11:19am CDT

MSP Airport runway closure may impact noise levels for nearby neighborhoods

August 18, 2025 7:52am CDT

Sports

Where does the Vikings' roster stand after 2 preseason games?

The Minnesota Vikings have two preseason games in the books, and we have exactly three weeks until the season opens Week 1 at the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football.

August 18, 2025 1:10pm CDT

Where do the Vikings stand after 2 preseason games?

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Where do the Vikings stand after 2 preseason games?

August 18, 2025 11:46am CDT

Gophers vs. Bulls football tickets for $10 for 24 hours

August 18, 2025 8:25am CDT

KOC speaks after Vikings preseason loss to Patriots

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KOC speaks after Vikings preseason loss to Patriots

August 16, 2025 5:49pm CDT

Will FIFA World Cup 2026 be transformative for soccer in the USA?

August 16, 2025 9:30am CDT

Edina's Jimmy Abdo loses in U.S. Amateur Quarterfinals

August 15, 2025 2:46pm CDT

Money

Wages are outpacing pandemic-era inflation in these 4 industries

A new Bankrate report shows that while wages are slowly catching up, they still lag behind the surge in prices that began during the pandemic.

$1,390 IRS stimulus checks are not in the works, despite viral rumors

Treasury Dept. to phase out paper checks starting in September

Victims of AT&T data breaches could claim up to $7,500 in new $177M settlement

Young Americans could lose $110,000 in career earnings to keep Social Security afloat

Here's how much Social Security payments are projected to increase in 2026

Morning

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MN law gives housing protections for service dog trainers

Cannabis

Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management names permanent director

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management will continue to be run by Eric Taubel after Governor Walz announced his permanent appointment as Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management.