Why do wild turkeys hang out in the city? Why not.
MINNEAPOLIS — Wild turkeys at the University of Minnesota have thousands of followers, literally. The Instagram account, turkeysofumn, has more than 6,000 followers. They have a form where people can submit videos of the turkeys and then it gets posted. “The turkeys seem very confident they can take us,”...
Attorneys general lawsuit claims housing funding cuts could increase homelessness
Catholic Charities Twin Cities, Hennepin County, Ramsey County and state housing leaders are warning that proposed HUD funding changes could destabilize housing programs and force residents back into homelessness.
Minnesota organizations push back on federal homeless housing cuts
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minnesota housing advocates are holding an overnight vigil at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis starting Tuesday evening and ending Wednesday morning. They said they are standing in solidarity to speak out on the changes and cuts to federal homeless housing funding assistance. Staying...
Shooter found guilty of murdering man outside visitation in Mpls. in 2021
A Twin Cities man was found guilty of murdering another man outside a visitation for a previous victim of gun violence in north Minneapolis in 2021.
Social Media Remembers Funk Pioneer & Minneapolis Legend Jellybean Johnson After His Death
The music industry has suffered another big loss. Garry George “Jellybean” Johnson, who was best known as the drummer for the pioneering funk band The Time, has died. He was 69. A Chicago native whose mother moved the family to Minneapolis when he was young, Johnson joined the...
Is the use of tear gas by law enforcement officers considered a war crime?
MinnPost’s reporting is always free, but it isn’t free to produce. We rely on donations from readers to fund our independent journalism. Will you make a gift to support our local news coverage today?. Though many have condemned the use of tear gas on protestors, the Chemical Weapons...
Minneapolis Police Utilize License Plate Readers to Recover Carjacked Vehicle and Arrest Suspect
In a recent incident in Minneapolis, the marriage of technology and police work led to the swift recovery of a carjacked vehicle and the arrest of one suspect involved in the crime. The vehicle, taken by force near 21st Avenue South and 29th Street East, was located thanks to the use of automatic license plate...
Blue Cross Blue Shield changes SilverSneakers program, impacting thousands of Minnesotans
Starting Jan. 1, Lifetime and YMCA locations in the Twin Cities will no longer be included in the SilverSneakers program.
Minnesota’s Karen community “in shock” over TPS termination
Plans are in the works to end deportation protections for Minnesotans who fled Myanmar, formerly known as Burma.
ICE Raid Underway in Fridley as of 8:00 AM on 11/25
An incident involving a group of masked men in green gear with long guns has been reported in Fridley. The group was spotted on the west side of East River road, south of Mississippi, near 63rd way. The Fridley Police Department has confirmed that they were not aware of any local law enforcement activity in the area...

















