Minneapolis man sentenced for 3-year-old’s accidental shooting death
A Minneapolis man, who had been babysitting a 3-year-old boy when the child grabbed his gun and fatally shot himself, has been sentenced to nearly 6 months in jail.
The Death of Minnesota Retail? Massive Store Closures Confirmed for 2026
Here is the breakdown of the retail shakeup expected to hit the North Star State in 2026. The Mall Crisis: Macy's Leaves Maplewood & Burnsville. The "Bold New Chapter" for Macy's reads like an obituary for two Twin Cities malls. The Closures: The retailer has confirmed it is exiting both...
Minnesota AG vows to continue legal battle after judge denies TRO
The state of Minnesota is vowing to continue the legal battle after it and twelve cities, including St Paul and Minneapolis, were denied a temporary restraining order that would have shut down Operation Metro Surge.
15 People Arrested After Riot in Maple Grove; Suspects from St. Paul, Minneapolis Face...
The Maple Grove Police Department posted a detailed list of recent arrests related to a riot in Maple Grove on their official Facebook page. Among those held are 15 people charged with a variety of charges, including disrupting the legal process and rioting. Some have been released on pending complaints,...
Delegation Saddened By Deaths In Minnesota, Says State Should Cooperate With ICE
The fallout over federal agents shooting and killing two U.S. citizens in Minnesota last month as the Department of Homeland Security implemented focused immigration enforcement in Minneapolis has people across the country wondering if it could happen where they are. Wyoming’s congressional delegation doesn't believe...
Minneapolis roofing facility to close; 120 layoffs expected
Around 120 employees are set to be laid off from a roofing manufacturing facility in north Minneapolis this spring. Building Materials Manufacturing LLC recently informed Minnesota’s State Rapid Response Team that it intends to permanently close its facility at 50 Lowry Avenue North by April 4. The closure will...
“Salt Cure” restaurant fund launches to support Twin Cities eateries
A new, online fundraiser now aims to support Twin Cities restaurants financially impacted during Operation Metro Surge.
The $9.25 Breakfast At This Colombian Cafe In Minnesota Is Better Than Any Chain...
In a world of identical breakfast chains with their laminated menus and predictable egg platters, Maria’s Cafe in Minneapolis stands as a beacon of authentic, affordable deliciousness that will make you question why you ever waited in line for a table at IHOP. This unassuming brick building with its...
Minnesota Weather Alert: Limited Snow/Rain Ahead for Minneapolis, St. Paul Feb 5–9
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Minneapolis, Minnesota – Minnesota moves into the Feb 5–9 period under a cold but relatively quiet weather pattern, with temperatures running below normal and only limited chances for snow or rain. While...
“No more Minnesota nice, Minneapolis will strike”
It was too cold to take off my mittens and check Google Maps so I put my faith in the trickle of bundled-up people ahead of me. All of them were carrying signs and wearing whistles around their necks on top of layers and layers of winter clothing. At first there were dozens of us walking toward Government Plaza,...

















