Brooklyn Park Police Deploy Drones as First Responders, Balancing Public Safety and Privacy Concerns
In Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, public safety is taking to the skies in a futuristic manner. The local Police Department has rolled out a new program that employs drones as first responders. This tech-forward initiative was recently spotlighted by Chief Mark Bruley, who explained that the drone usage aims to improve the...
Minnesota restaurant openings & closings for November 2025
At least three new bakeries debuted in the Twin Cities this month.
Hero school bus driver rewarded for rescuing boy
The school bus driver who saved a 4-year-old boy from Lake Owasso was recognized for her selfless actions.
Eden Prairie Liquor’s THC gummy hits shelves
Eden Prairie's THC gummies hit shelves on Nov. 22, after calling for residents to submit name ideas for the product.
Future of George Floyd Square still in doubt
A last-ditch effort could possibly revive a stalled plan to redevelop the intersection where George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officers in 2020. Minneapolis City Council members voted Nov. 20 to add a plan to the final Dec. 11 meeting agenda of the current council that would restore mixed-use access to...
Hennepin County Sherriff expressing concern over youth crime tied to social media posts
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KFGO/WCCO) – Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt links vaping and social media to a surge in juvenile crime. Sheriff Witt expressed concern over youth posing with weapons on platforms like Snapchat and urged parents to monitor their children’s online activity. She told WCCO it ‘is not snitching,...
Target to Cut 1,800 Corporate Jobs, With Major Impact on Minneapolis HQ
Target announced a major round of corporate layoffs on October 23, eliminating about 1,800 corporate roles as part of a company-wide restructuring effort.
Far-Right Activist Threatens January March on Minneapolis City Hall
A far-right activist who recently clashed with city officials in Dearborn, Michigan is now claiming online that he will lead an anti-Islam march on Minneapolis City Hall early next year—though there is no independent confirmation or permit record showing the event is scheduled.
1 injured, dog rescued in north Minneapolis house fire
Investigators in north Minneapolis are looking into the cause of a house fire that injured an adult and required a dog to be rescued on Friday afternoon.
What is the Average Cost of Snow and Lawn Maintenance for an Apartment?
A tenant recently took to social media to share their landlord's proposal of a $50 monthly rent reduction in exchange for taking on the responsibility of snow and lawn maintenance. The tenant is of the opinion that this offer is insufficient, considering the amount professionals charge for similar services. They are...
