State News

A busboy built it into a bread empire baking 3 million pounds a month. Now, after years of ownership changes and a recent sale to a Canadian company, New French Bakery’s Minneapolis plants are closing. Here's the full story.

A news release issued by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office says authorities responded to the report of shots fired at a park shortly after 6:10 Wednesday morning.

The new DNR license app works without cell service, but only if you do one thing before you leave home. Here’s your step-by-step guide to opener weekend, plus a quick recap of this year’s mandatory CWD testing and other rule changes.

The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts which parts of Wisconsin could have a white Christmas. Here's what the forecast says about holiday snow.

When health care decisions matter most, it helps to know where Minnesota’s top hospitals stand. After cross-referencing several sources, including U.S. News and Forbes, and patient reviews, these are the 12 best hospitals in Minnesota.

Dave Portnoy hasn’t stopped in Wisconsin in 2026, but his past visits left a clear winner. Madison, Lake Geneva, and the Milwaukee area all got a shot. Did your favorite slice make the list?

The Minnesota BCA's newest K-9s have an unusual specialty: sniffing out hidden cell phones, USB drives and other electronic evidence in criminal investigations.

The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association is gathering wolf sighting reports as it pushes for more state-level management of wolves.

Insurers are cutting Medicare Advantage plans across Minnesota, and several northern counties will have none at all in 2027. Here’s who’s affected, why it’s happening and how to get free help before the December 7 deadline.

With Election Day in Wisconsin Tuesday, here are answers to important questions like what's on the ballot, when and where you can vote, and more.