Minneapolis police recruit no longer with department after DWI rollover crash arrest
EMILY, Minn. (FOX 9) - A Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) recruit was arrested after a DWI rollover crash in Crow Wing County and is no longer part of the force. Luke David Tungseth, 37, of Blaine, is charged with DWI and carrying a pistol while under the influence. Minneapolis police...
Thank You, Stranger: Northeast Minneapolis community rallies around vandalized food co-op
ListenThank You, Stranger: Northeast Minneapolis community rallies around vandalized food co-op NINA MOINI: A Minnesota food co-op, was turned upside down by vandalism, but it's back on its feet thanks to community support. Here's Anne Gazzola, the manager of the Eastside Food Co-op in Northeast Minneapolis, for this...
Mass shooting suspect attempted to escape jail, charges say
A Minneapolis mass shooting suspect is now charged with trying to make a brazen escape from jail.
Accused mastermind in murder of Minneapolis realtor takes the stand to defend himself
MINNEAPOLIS — A calm and collected Lyndon Wiggins took the witness stand Thursday morning, denying any involvement with the kidnapping and murder of Monique Baugh, a Minneapolis real estate agent and girlfriend of a former business partner of Wiggins. Prosecutors say the evidence shows Wiggins and Jon Mitchell...
For the Homeless, Finding a Place to Live Is Only Part of the Problem
“Affordable housing is like musical chairs,” as they say in advocacy circles. Klyde, a Minneapolis resident in his early 30s, has been playing this game for most of his life. He lives with chronic pain and a physical disability, and has spent years “working way more hours than my body could keep up with just to...
Northside business owners’ concerns point to challenges awaiting Minneapolis’ next mayor
Minnesota news you can count on. From local stories to explanations on the state or federal government, MinnPost’s independent news is available for free with no paywall. Help us keep it this way with a tax-deductible donation today. At a recent Minneapolis mayoral forum, leading candidates sketched out their...
Small Town in MN Might be the Most Haunted Place in the State
People claim that the small town of Grey Cloud Island, MN is possibly one of the most haunted places in Minnesota. Here are some of the ghost stories.
Serial squatter plagues Minnesota, Wisconsin short-term renters
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Minneapolis woman is facing challenges in evicting a renter who has overstayed her welcome and hasn't paid rent since June. A Minneapolis woman is finding it nearly impossible to get rid of a one-time renter who has a habit of not leaving when she’s supposed to.
Mayoral candidate’s idea to fill empty shops: Tax the landlords
Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh has an idea for filling empty storefronts: When they're vacant, tax the landlord. Why it matters: Retail vacancy blights neighborhoods, raises crime rates, and dampens efforts to restore downtown Minneapolis' vibrancy. Right now, nearly 29% of retail square-footage downtown is...
Kidtopia to close after 18 years
Locally owned toy store Kidtopia is closing. Owner Sheryl Nelson announced today that her store, which is at Dawley Farm Village, is going out of business. A liquidation sale is underway. “This decision has not been made lightly, but I am very happy with it as it will leave me...
