Rollin Nolen’s BBQ Opens in Midtown Global Market
Rollin Nolen’s BBQ began in 2016 selling food “tail gating style” with a huge smoker attached to the back of an open trailer. Since then, the business has grown and is operating two fully equipped food trucks, and now, its first brick and mortar location inside Midtown Global Market.
Former Mpls. Chamber of Commerce head pleads guilty to fraud
The former head of the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, accused of stealing reward money for the unsolved murder of children, pleaded guilty to mail fraud on Monday.
Expanding the criteria for youth crime diversion program in Hennepin County
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has begun expanding which juvenile cases qualify for youth diversion, citing new research that shows the approach reduces repeat offenses and keeps more young people out of court.
Charges: St. Paul gunman was ‘tweaking’ when he shot friend, tried to shoot neighbor
Witnesses say a Roseville man was “tweaking” on drugs when he allegedly shot and killed his friend and brandished the gun at another resident of a St. Paul apartment building early Sunday morning.
Strangers help after trailer full of sled dogs turns over on icy highway
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
Attorney Chris Madel announces Minnesota gubernatorial run
Chris Madel, who made headlines as the attorney for a state trooper who faced murder charges before they were later dismissed, says he's running for Minnesota governor.
Nonprofit director charged with taking part in fraud scheme
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minneapolis man has been charged with wire fraud and conspiracy after prosecutors say he took part in a multi-million dollar fraud scheme. Tony Robinson, age 41, was the operations director of the nonprofit Encouraging Leaders, prosecutors say. It was founded by Tezzaree El-Amin Champion, who was...
Convicted rapist out on probation offends again
A two-time convicted rapist who was out on probation is back in jail after he allegedly assaulted another victim at a hotel in Bloomington.
Massive changes to federal funds to end homelessness reopen debate over solutions
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?. Betty Allen spent four years in Minnesota living out of her car and bouncing...
Hmong New Year celebration also marks 50 years in America
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Music, food and laughter filled the air at St. Paul's RiverCentre over the weekend. Thousands gathered for the 45th annual Minnesota Hmong New Year celebration, and to honor a major community milestone. Celebrating history and culture. The backstory:. This year marks 50 years since...

















