Twin Cities shelters fear financial sustainability as cold hits and donations drop
Several organizations that operate shelters in the Twin Cities have been reporting on the rising demand and overflowing spaces, and some say the situation isn’t sustainable.
Tips to Keep Your Family Safe and Warm During Winter’s Chill
As the mercury drops, many are bracing for those heating bills. Let’s talk about some smart moves to keep costs down this winter.
Ice dams keep crews busy as winter weather grips the Twin Cities
HOPKINS, Minn. — Frigid temperatures are making winter uncomfortable across the Twin Cities, but for homeowners, the cold brings another concern: ice dams. Crews have been busy climbing onto roofs to remove built-up snow and ice that can lead to costly damage. Steve Kuhl, owner of The Ice Dam Company based in...
A Place Where Kids With the Toughest Behaviors Are Welcome and Can Heal
Ann’s three young boys had been through a lot already. Her marriage to their father was marked by violence, and a divorce was followed by multiple violations of a protective order, she said. While their father sat in prison in North Dakota, she moved the family to the Twin Cities. But while the move gave […]
ICE agents arrest 2 people in Maplewood on Sunday
MAPLEWOOD, Minn. (FOX 9) - Two people were taken into custody by ICE on Sunday in Maplewood, the police department said in a post. In a Facebook post, Maplewood Public Safety said they are aware of two ICE apprehensions that happened around 9:30 a.m. on Sunday. One happened in the...
Former Minneapolis Chamber CEO Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud Scheme
Jonathan Weinhagen admitted to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce through sham contracts, credit fraud, and false loan claims. Minneapolis, MN. — Jonathan Weinhagen, 42, also known as “James Sullivan,” pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to one count of mail...
Convicted fentanyl dealer tied to 2 fatal overdoses sentenced to 17 years
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A 29-year-old man has been sentenced for distributing heroin and fentanyl after two overdose deaths were linked to him by investigators. Patrick Carl Timberlake, Jr., 29, also known as "King," was sentenced to 204 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for...
12 Minnesota Comfort-Food Kitchens Locals Brave Snowstorms To Reach
Minnesota is renowned for its relentless winters, yet locals refuse to let snowstorms deter them from indulging in classic comfort foods. These 12 kitchens, known for their warm ambiance and hearty dishes, draw residents out into the cold time and again. Each venue offers a unique flavor, making it a beloved spot in...
The Unassuming Breakfast Joint In Minnesota Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Breakfast
There’s a breakfast spot in Minneapolis that locals guard like a secret family recipe, yet can’t help but rave about to anyone who’ll listen. Fat Nat’s Eggs in St. Anthony Village isn’t trying to reinvent breakfast – they’re just perfecting it, one heavenly omelet at a time.
Edina High School will discipline students ‘making light’ of ICE threats
The principal of Edina High School says it will pursue disciplinary action against students “making light” of actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In an email to students and their families, Edina High School Principal Paul Paetzel said the school will enforce discipline “up to and including...

















