Peanut Butter Kisses named Minnesota's top Christmas cookie in a recent state survey.

A popular holiday lights display on the MN-WI border drew record crowds this year, supporting local charities.

Stearns County added weather stations for better storm, flood, and extreme heat alerts.

The San Francisco Giants acquired catcher Daniel Susac from the Minnesota Twins on December 10, 2025, to strengthen their catching depth.

Ice fishing surges in northern states as early ice forms, with trout, pike, and bass in demand.

A man was injured in a Minnesota I-90 crash involving a deer and semi-truck on December 12, 2025.

The Minnesota Timberwolves played the Golden State Warriors on December 12, 2025, in an NBA regular-season game broadcast on ESPN and NBA League Pass.

CeeDee Lamb and Jake Ferguson face Minnesota’s strong pass defense in Week 15, with Lamb averaging 96.1 yards per game and Ferguson scoring in five games.

In November 2025, a research group released new Taliban, ISIS, and al-Shabab materials showing their propaganda and governance efforts.

St. Cloud State women's volleyball team lost in the NCAA Sweet 16, ending their season after winning the Summit League title.