US: Blizzard Brings Near-Whiteout Conditions to Minnesota

A blizzard brought dangerous travel conditions to southern Minnesota and northern Iowa on Thursday, December 18, prompting no-travel advisories and blizzard warnings in several counties. Strong winds up to 50 mph and blowing snow caused near-whiteout visibility, especially in rural areas.

Press conference held by Senate Minority leadership

Press conference held by Senate Minority leadership

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) speaks during a press conference held at the Lyndon B. Johnson room in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 10, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference held by Senate Minority leadership

Press conference held by Senate Minority leadership

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) speaks during a press conference held at the Lyndon B. Johnson room in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 10, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference held by Senate Minority leadership

Press conference held by Senate Minority leadership

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) speaks during a press conference held at the Lyndon B. Johnson room in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 10, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference held by Senate Minority leadership

Press conference held by Senate Minority leadership

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) speaks during a press conference held at the Lyndon B. Johnson room in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 10, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference held by Senate Minority leadership

Press conference held by Senate Minority leadership

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) speaks during a press conference held at the Lyndon B. Johnson room in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 10, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference held by Senate Minority leadership

Press conference held by Senate Minority leadership

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) speaks during a press conference held at the Lyndon B. Johnson room in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 10, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference held by Senate Minority leadership

Press conference held by Senate Minority leadership

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) speaks during a press conference held at the Lyndon B. Johnson room in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 10, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Press conference held by Senate Minority leadership

Press conference held by Senate Minority leadership

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) speaks during a press conference held at the Lyndon B. Johnson room in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 10, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Thanksgiving Winter Storm Brings Snow and Cold to Twin Cities

A winter storm swept through Minnesota, bringing snow, slick roads and cold temperatures to Twin Cities over Thanksgiving weekend.

Donald Trump Announces Drug Pricing Deal With Pharma Giants - DC

Donald Trump Announces Drug Pricing Deal With Pharma Giants - DC

Representative Tom Emmer, a Republican from Minnesota, from left, US President Donald Trump, and Heidi Overton, White House domestic policy council, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Eli Lilly & Co. and Novo Nordisk A/S secured deals with the Trump administration to slash prices for their blockbuster weight-loss drugs in exchange for tariff relief and wider access for Medicare patients. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

North America Sees Northern Lights Illuminating Night Sky 2

In some regions of Canada and the US, the Northern Lights were spotted on Wednesday, November 5, as an eruption of solar material prompted one of the strongest geomagnetic storms of the year to impact Earth.

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) and US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota) meet reporters in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, October 2, 2023. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) and other members of the US House Republican leadership meet reporters in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, October 2, 2023. Standing behind Speaker Johnson are US Representative Lisa C. McClain (Republican of Michigan), US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) and other members of the US House Republican leadership meet reporters in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, October 2, 2023. Standing behind Speaker Johnson are US Representative Lisa C. McClain (Republican of Michigan), US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota) meet reporters in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, October 2, 2023. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) and US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota) meet reporters in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, October 2, 2023. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) and other members of the US House Republican leadership meet reporters in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, October 2, 2023. Standing behind Speaker Johnson are US Representative Lisa C. McClain (Republican of Michigan), US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) looks at his notes as he and other members of the US House Republican leadership meet reporters in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, October 2, 2023. Standing behind Speaker Johnson are US Representative Lisa C. McClain (Republican of Michigan), US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) and other members of the US House Republican leadership meet reporters in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, October 2, 2023. Standing behind Speaker Johnson are US Representative Lisa C. McClain (Republican of Michigan), US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) and other members of the US House Republican leadership meet reporters in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, October 2, 2023. Standing behind Speaker Johnson are US Representative Lisa C. McClain (Republican of Michigan), US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) and other members of the US House Republican leadership meet reporters in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, October 2, 2023. Standing behind Speaker Johnson are US Representative Lisa C. McClain (Republican of Michigan), US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) and other members of the US House Republican leadership meet reporters in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, October 2, 2023. Standing behind Speaker Johnson are US Representative Lisa C. McClain (Republican of Michigan), US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) and other members of the US House Republican leadership meet reporters in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, October 2, 2023. Standing behind Speaker Johnson are US Representative Lisa C. McClain (Republican of Michigan), US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

United States House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana) and other members of the US House Republican leadership meet reporters in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, October 2, 2023. Standing behind Leader Scalise are US Representative Lisa C. McClain (Republican of Michigan), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

United States House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana) and other members of the US House Republican leadership meet reporters in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, October 2, 2023. Standing behind Leader Scalise are Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) and other members of the US House Republican leadership meet reporters in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, October 2, 2023. Standing behind Speaker Johnson are US Representative Lisa C. McClain (Republican of Michigan), US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) and other members of the US House Republican leadership meet reporters in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, October 2, 2023. Standing behind Speaker Johnson are US Representative Lisa C. McClain (Republican of Michigan), US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) and other members of the US House Republican leadership meet reporters in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, October 2, 2023. Standing behind Speaker Johnson are US Representative Lisa C. McClain (Republican of Michigan), US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

Speaker Johnson Press Conference

United States House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana) and other members of the US House Republican leadership meet reporters in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, October 2, 2023. Standing behind Leader Scalise are US Representative Lisa C. McClain (Republican of Michigan), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Intense Hail to Twin Cities

A severe thunderstorm brought large hail to the Twin Cities and surrounding areas in Minnesota, on Sunday, September 21, as the National Weather Service issued several weather alerts for the region.

Northern North America Enjoys Celestial Light Show

Minor geomagnetic storm effects on Sunday night, September 14, made the northern lights visible across Canada and the northern United States, including parts of Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and Minnesota.

US: Massive Fire Destroys Abandoned Buildings in Northeast Minneapolis

A large fire erupted early Sunday, September 7 on Central Avenue NE in Minneapolis, engulfing multiple abandoned commercial buildings and causing partial collapses. Crews battled access issues, low water pressure, and threatened power lines before containing the blaze. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

Parents leaving with their kids after shooting at Annunciation Church on Wednesday morning, Aug. 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. Photo by Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

Parents await news of their children after a shooting near Annunciation Church in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, Aug. 27, 2025. Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

A parent hugs her son during an active shooter situation at the Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

A parent hugs her son during an active shooter situation at the Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

A parent hugs her son during an active shooter situation at the Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

Community members embracing after shooting at Annunciation Church on Wednesday morning, Aug. 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. Photo by Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

Parents await news of their children's status after a shooting at Annunciation Church on Wednesday morning, Aug. 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. Photo by Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

Parents comfort their children after shooting at Annunciation Church on Wednesday morning, Aug. 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. Photo by Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

Members of the church comfort one another after shooting at Annunciation Church on Wednesday morning, Aug. 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Renee Jones Schneider/The Minnesota Star Tribune/TNS)

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

Police contain the scene during an active shooter situation at the Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

Dozens of first responders crowd the street in front of Annunciation Church that was the scene of a shooting that killed two children and wounded seventeen other people on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Renee Jones Schneider/The Minnesota Star Tribune/TNS)

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

Parents leaving with their kids after shooting at Annunciation Church on Wednesday morning, Aug. 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. Photo by Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

Shooting Outside Annunciation Church Leaves Two Children Dead - Minneapolis

A parent runs toward the school during an active shooter situation at the Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

2 Children Dead, 17 Others Injured in Catholic School Shooting - Minneapolis

2 Children Dead, 17 Others Injured in Catholic School Shooting - Minneapolis

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Community members embracing after shooting at Annunciation Church on Wednesday morning, Aug. 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. A gunman opened fire with a rifle through the windows of a Catholic church and struck a group of children celebrating Mass during the first week of school, killing two and wounding 17 in an act of violence the police chief called “absolutely incomprehensible.” Photo by Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

2 Children Dead, 17 Others Injured in Catholic School Shooting - Minneapolis

2 Children Dead, 17 Others Injured in Catholic School Shooting - Minneapolis

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Parents await news of their children's status after a shooting at Annunciation Church on Wednesday morning, Aug. 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. A gunman opened fire with a rifle through the windows of a Catholic church and struck a group of children celebrating Mass during the first week of school, killing two and wounding 17 in an act of violence the police chief called “absolutely incomprehensible.” Photo by Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Severe Storms Bring Heavy Rain, Hail, and Strong Winds to Southern Minnesota

Severe storms swept through southern Minnesota on Monday night, July 28, bringing heavy rain, quarter-sized hail, and wind gusts up to 70 mph. Areas like Edina, Eagan, and South St. Paul saw downed trees and widespread power outages. Over 130,000 Xcel Energy customers lost power.

US: Powerful Storm Brings Intense Lightning to Minnesota

An intense lightning strike was captured on camera in North Branch, Minnesota, on Monday, July 28, as a powerful storm rolled into the state. The storm left tens of thousands of homes without power and caused widespread damage, including flooding and downed trees.