Burnsville Police Investigate Assault Near Crystal Lake, Urge Community Vigilance and Tips
On the chilly morning of January 1, 2026, Burnsville Police were dispatched to a trail near 11 Crystal Lake West following an alarming report of an assault. The distress call placed at about 8:15 a.m. came from a woman who encountered a fearsome scenario: an ambush by an unknown male assailant while traversing the...
Metro Transit to add hybrid-electric buses in 2027
The Bus Rapid Transit A Line, connecting Minneapolis to Roseville, will have a dozen new hybrid-electric buses next year. Those buses are among the 100 new hybrid-electric buses arriving across the system in 2027.
A Minneapolis Restaurant Where Traditional Argentinian Dishes Shine
If you crave fire-kissed flavors, Martina is your Minneapolis address for Argentinian brilliance served with modern flair. Tucked into Linden Hills, this chic spot turns dinner into a cinematic scene of crackling grills, shimmering cocktails, and warm hospitality. With a 4.7 star reputation and lines forming before...
Minneapolis Braces for Flurries, Freezing Rain, and Temperature Swings in Week’s Forecast
The weather in Minneapolis is showing its characteristic variability, with forecasters predicting a range of conditions as the week progresses. According to the National Weather Service, residents should anticipate a chance of flurries before 9 am today and a mostly cloudy sky with a calm breeze shifting from west...
Do you want to talk about death?
Not many people are comfortable talking about death and dying, at least not in the middle of a coffee shop. But for LeeAnne Watkins, conversations around death are a part of the job. She’s the director of spiritual care for Beyond Hospice, a nonprofit providing at-home and inpatient care for patients in the greater...
Car fans flock to Minneapolis for Twin Cities Auto Show
At the Minneapolis Convention Center, it's horns honking, engines revving and car gurus gathering under one big roof.
Hopkins police investigating shooting that left woman dead
An investigation is underway in Hopkins following a shooting that left a woman dead and a man in custody on Saturday.
Incoming snow, freezing rain sparks travel alert in Twin Cities
Weather officials are warning of potentially treacherous road conditions in the Twin Cities as a variety of wintry weather arrives on Sunday. The National Weather Service says that a combination of snow, sleet and freezing rain could "lead to icy travel conditions" late Sunday morning into early afternoon. The Twin...
Quick-thinking first responders put out EV fire at Twin Cities gas station
A late-night stop at a gas station in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, could have turned dangerous — but quick thinking and teamwork helped prevent the worst.
Coon Rapids woman, 43, killed in New Year’s Day crash with freight train
A woman was killed when a train struck their car on New Year's Day in Coon Rapids. The Anoka County Sheriff's Office says the collision between a car and a freight train was reported near 119th Avenue Northwest and Northdale Boulevard Northwest at around 3:45 p.m. Thursday. The driver and...
