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Best Minnesota News Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2★, the minnesota news category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 248+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Minnesota News Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. PaulKARE 11 Minneapolis-St. PaulFree4.7★ (34K)YesNoAug 2026
2KSTP 5 Minneapolis-St. Paul MNKSTP 5 Minneapolis-St. Paul MNFree4.6★ (19K)YesNoAug 2026
3MPR NewsMPR NewsFree3.6★ (47)YesNoAug 2026
4KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota IowaKAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota IowaFree4.7★ (2.3K)YesNoAug 2026
5FOX LOCAL: Live News & WeatherFOX LOCAL: Live News & WeatherFree4.7★ (17K)YesNoAug 2026
6The Minnesota Star TribuneThe Minnesota Star TribuneFree4.4★ (10K)NoYesAug 2026
7Alpha News MNAlpha News MNFree4.9★ (6.2K)NoNoAug 2026
8AP NewsAP NewsFree4.6★ (359K)YesNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Minnesota News

KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul#1

KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul by Tegna Inc.

Breaking news & video
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.7😐(34K ratings)
FreeAds
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Get the latest breaking news, weather forecasts, and live video updates for the Minneapolis-St. Paul region and surrounding areas. Receive personalized notifications and explore local investigative stories. Share content easily and cast videos to your TV.

What We Love

  • 👍 Notification customization
  • 🚀 Quick and accurate news
  • 💡 Helpful for getting local news and weather updates
  • 👍 Trustworthy and reliable news source

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
  • 🔊 Significant volume fluctuations between content and ads
  • 🤔 Disorganized and confusing navigation
KSTP 5 Minneapolis-St. Paul MN#2

KSTP 5 Minneapolis-St. Paul MN by Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.

5 Eyewitness News
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.6😐(19K ratings)
FreeAds
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Access breaking news, weather forecasts, and sports updates specifically for the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and throughout Minnesota. Stay informed with local headlines, real-time weather from the 5 Eyewitness Weather Team, and entertainment news. Submit your own photos, videos, and news tips directly to the station.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Great for weather and news
  • 🌟 Excellent news coverage and anchors
  • 🌟 Fantastic app for cord cutters
  • 🌟 Reliable local news source

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent issues with streaming and buffering
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
  • 📢 Too many ads and auto-playing videos
MPR News#3

MPR News by Minnesota Public Radio

Worth Considering
📡 News
3.6😞(47 ratings)
FreeAds
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Stay informed with comprehensive news coverage from Minnesota. Access breaking stories, photos, and videos on politics, education, health, weather, and environmental issues.

What We Love

  • 📰 Quality news content and journalism
  • 👍 Easy to use interface (when working)
  • 🔔 Push notifications for news alerts
  • 📱 Accessible on multiple devices

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Audio doesn't pause during phone calls
  • 🐛 Audio continues playing over other apps
  • 🐛 Multiple taps required to start listening

More Minnesota News apps to explore

4
KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa
KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa
KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa
SE Minnesota and NE Iowa News
Free

Get local news, weather forecasts, and sports updates for Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa. Stay informed with breaking news and community events from ABC 6 News.

Local news updatesWeather forecastsSports scores
📡 News
(2.3K)
ad-supported
5
FOX LOCAL: Live News & Weather
FOX LOCAL: Live News & Weather
FOX LOCAL: Live News & Weather
Local News and Weather Alerts
Free

Access live local news, breaking alerts, and weather updates from your city's FOX station. Stream 24/7 news coverage, traffic, politics, sports, and more, all tailored to your community. Stay informed about local events and weather anytime, anywhere.

Live local news streamingBreaking news alertsReal-time weather forecasts
📡 News
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
6
The Minnesota Star Tribune
The Minnesota Star Tribune
The Minnesota Star Tribune
by Star Tribune Media Company
Free

Stay informed with comprehensive Minnesota news coverage from over 240 journalists. Access breaking news alerts, in-depth reports, and trending topics in sports, food, and home. Enjoy a sampling of articles or unlock unlimited access with a digital subscription.

Minnesota news coverageNational and world newsSports and team updates
📡 News
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Alpha News MN
Alpha News MN
Alpha News MN
MN News, fueled by citizens
Free

Access breaking news and in-depth reporting specifically for Minnesota. Discover stories often overlooked by mainstream media, delivered by independent journalists.

Breaking news updatesIn-depth reportingVideos
📡 News
(6.2K)
free
8
AP News
AP News
AP News
Breaking World & Local News
Free

Get breaking world and local news, along with trending headlines. This app offers a personalized news feed, custom alerts, and in-depth content hubs for major events. Access award-winning photos, videos, and articles.

Breaking news updatesLocal news coveragePersonalized news feed
📡 News
(359K)
ad-supported
9
NORTHERN NEWS NOW
NORTHERN NEWS NOW
NORTHERN NEWS NOW
by Gray Television Group, Inc.
Free

Access comprehensive breaking news, severe weather coverage, and local news, weather, and sports from the Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin regions. Stream newscasts live and receive breaking news alerts and video weather forecasts.

Breaking news coverageSevere weather alertsLive newscast streaming
📡 News
(1.3K)
ad-supported
10
WDIO News Duluth-Superior
WDIO News Duluth-Superior
WDIO News Duluth-Superior
Iron Range & NW Wisconsin
Free

Get up-to-the-minute local news, weather forecasts, and sports scores for Duluth, Superior, Iron Range, and surrounding Wisconsin and Michigan areas. Stay informed with the latest headlines and updates from your community.

Up-to-the-minute news coverageLocal weather updatesSports scores
📡 News
(4.1K)
ad-supported
11
KTTC News
KTTC News
KTTC News
by Gray Television Group, Inc.
Free

Stay informed with local news, weather, and sports updates for Rochester, Austin, and surrounding areas. Access the latest news videos conveniently in one place, anytime and anywhere.

Latest news updatesWeather forecastsSports scores
📡 News
(2.4K)
ad-supported
12
CBS News: Live Breaking News
CBS News: Live Breaking News
CBS News: Live Breaking News
Top stories and local news
Free

Stay informed with breaking U.S. and world news, plus local news, weather, and sports from numerous cities. Access live streaming news channels, full episodes of popular shows, and personalized alerts for stories that matter to you.

Local news coverageLive streaming newsFull episodes and clips
📡 News
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
13
St. Paul Pioneer Press
St. Paul Pioneer Press
St. Paul Pioneer Press
by MediaNews Group
Free

Access personalized news, save articles for later, and receive custom push notifications. Enjoy the digital replica of the daily newspaper and play included games. Read content offline and easily navigate through sections.

Personalized news recommendationsSave articles for laterCustomizable push notifications
📡 News
(781)
free with in-app purchases
14
Duluth News Tribune
Duluth News Tribune
Duluth News Tribune
by Forum Communications Company
Free

Access the full digital edition of the Duluth News Tribune on your mobile device. Enjoy adjustable text sizes, easy article sharing, and search functionality for topics of interest. Includes crossword puzzles and comics.

Full digital edition accessAdjustable text sizeArticle sharing
📡 News
(19)
free
15
KELOLAND News - Sioux Falls
KELOLAND News - Sioux Falls
KELOLAND News - Sioux Falls
by KELOLAND
Free

Stay informed with local news, weather, and sports updates delivered directly to your device. Access top stories, real-time developing news, and detailed weather forecasts with interactive radar. Receive breaking news alerts and save articles for later.

Top local news storiesReal-time developing newsLive weather radar
📡 News
(4.8K)
ad-supported
16
KDOM
KDOM
KDOM
by Steve White
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
17
Enterprise Journal
Enterprise Journal
Enterprise Journal
Locally Owned Since 1861
Free
📰 Magazines & Newspapers
(0)
18
InForum News
InForum News
InForum News
by Forum Communications Company
Free

Access the full edition of your local newspaper on your mobile device. Read articles with adjustable text size, search for topics, and enjoy puzzles and comics. New editions are available early each weekday.

Full newspaper edition accessAdjustable text sizeArticle search
📡 News
(38)
free
19
Ticket.mn
Ticket.mn
Ticket.mn
by GER Media LLC
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
20
City of Melrose MN
City of Melrose MN
City of Melrose MN
by City of Melrose
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)

FAQ about Minnesota News

What are the best minnesota news apps for iPhone?
KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul tops our minnesota news apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 34K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top minnesota news apps we rank are free to download, including KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul and KSTP 5 Minneapolis-St. Paul MN.
KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ minnesota news apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The KARE 11 app provides users with up-to-date local news, weather forecasts, and live video from the Minneapolis-St. Paul region and surrounding areas. It offers breaking news alerts, interactive radar maps, and personalized content based on user interests.
Key features include real-time breaking news notifications, daily and hourly weather forecasts with interactive radar, live video streaming of newscasts, personalized topic updates, and alerts for school delays and closings. Users can also share stories and videos and cast content to their TV.