Hot, humid "Thrifty Thursday" kicks off the Minnesota State Fair

The Great Minnesota Get-Together starts tomorrow, and a lot of events are planned for the opening day. The theme is “Thrifty Thursday” – with cheaper admission and lots of bargains. Another theme will be "hot and humid."

Target reports 2Q earnings fall; investors aren't spooked

The Minneapolis-based retailer said its earnings were down about 20 percent compared to the same period a year ago, and downgraded its outlook for the rest of the fiscal year. But shares actually rose 1 percent on the day.

Shots fired as driver leads police on high-speed chase

A northern Minnesota man is in custody after leading police on a high-speed chase Tuesday night for 30 miles, ending in a standoff and gunfire on the Red Lake Indian Reservation.

Parents do the math; costs for school supplies soar

New national numbers indicate families will spend an average of $670 this year on supplies for children in grades K-12.

Vikings great Mick Tingelhoff one step closer to Hall of Fame

Tingelhoff’s chances of getting a plaque in Canton, Ohio increased today when the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced he's a senior nominee for the Class of 2015.