A Kensoha, Wisconsin, woman won the Miss America pageant in Las Vegas Saturday. Laura Kaeppeler will now travel the country and raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. The 23-year-old also received a $50,000 scholarship.
The kayaker was reported missing on Saturday. Her body was found Tuesday.
Five of the eight shooting victims were hit on the 200 block of West Broadway.
The Twins' newest superstition helped fuel a 5-4 win over the Tigers.
Alysha Clark's buzzer-beater helped Seattle win Game 1 of the WNBA semifinal.
It comes on the same day that MPR and APM employees called for immediate changes within the organizations.
The city passed a new ordinance in hopes of preserving its character, which requires all single-family new builds and remodels to be approved by the city.
Classes have been canceled for Wednesday, and will resume via distance learning Thursday.
Kelly Blodgett started Money Gal Coaching after paying down nearly $50K in debt in 18 months.
The two-time national champ is expected to be in consideration as the No. 1 pick.
The money was allegedly stolen over a four-year period.
The popular St. Paul children's toy store is holding a moving sale this weekend.
A 25-year-old man is being held in custody on charges of intentional homicide.
Siri Freeh, of Lake Park, was among 22 contestants in the 2012 Miss Minnesota Scholarship Pageant. Freeh, 22, is a nursing major at the University of Minnesota. In January, she will compete for the Miss America crown in Las Vegas.
Two shopping staples in Minnesota have decided to adjust Black Friday hours to meet customer demand. Target Corp. announced Friday their intent to open at midnight Thanksgiving Day, staying open 23-straight hours. Mall of America quickly followed the retailer's lead.
The Soudan Underground Mine State Park will receive a $50,000 grant for being runner up in the 'America's Favorite Park' national contest. Park officials say the money will be used toward park improvements -- like recreation shelters.
Andrew Zimmern writes, "One of the most important pieces of editorial content you will ever read came down the pipe on March 27 in The New York Times. Mark Bittman’s eloquent and learned piece on children and diet in America is a clarion call to action for not only parents but for anyone with half a brain left in their head after being beaten senseless with the “if it isn’t happening to me right now it doesn’t matter” stick."
The owner of Cupcake bakery in southeast Minneapolis, Kevin VanDeraa, was declared the winner of the Food Network's "Cupcake Champions" competition series Sunday night and took home a $50,000 grand prize. VanDeraa won a challenge on May 27th to advance and compete for the title "Cupcake Champion." VanDeraa is working on plans to open a second location on Grand Avenue in St. Paul.
If they rest of the country thinks it's cold here, maybe that's just because we're chillin'. Sperling's Best Places considered divorce rates, commute times, and the number of overcast days. They named Minneapolis the least-stressed city.
When it comes to texting the fastest, Austin Wierschke of Rhinelander, Wis., still can't be beat. Wierschke, 17 retained the fastest texter in America title Wednesday after eight rounds against 10 other texters in New York City's Times Square. For winning the competition -- which tests speed, accuracy and dexterity -- the teen will get $50,000 in prize money.
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