Small Minnesota Town Now Ranks as State’s Second Murder Capital
The city of Austin, with its historic charm and close-knit population of about 25,000 residents, may appear like a tranquil getaway amidst Minnesota’s beautiful surroundings. However, beneath this calm exterior is a more sinister reality: Austin is currently the second most violent city in Minnesota. This change...
Gov. Tony Evers budget raises vehicle title fee by 73%
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ plan to pay for state highways over the next two years may be almost as controversial as his proposed spending increases and tax-code changes. The budget summary of the state Department of Administration (DOA) says the governor's changes would mean $411 million more for the Transportation...
A multifamily market in transition: Renters flocking to Minneapolis’ suburban apartment units
Renters are flocking to Minneapolis’ suburbs in their search for apartment units, according to the latest research from Marcus & Millichap. Demand for suburban apartment units remains high despite a slowdown in multifamily construction, the company reported. Marcus & Millichap recently released its 2025 Minneapolis...
Largest outdoor Asian food festival coming to the Mall of America in July
Panda Fest, one of the nation’s largest outdoor Asian food festivals, is coming to the a parking lot at Mall of America later this summer with over 100 food vendors, specialty crafts, performances and more. Tickets go on sale Wednesday.
Former Sen. Melisa López Franzen to run for Minnesota U.S. Senate seat
Franzen is the second major DFL candidate to enter the 2026 race for Tina Smith's seat in 2026.
Former MN Jail Nurse Charged With Manslaughter in Inmate’s Death
Bemidji, MN (KROC-AM News) - A former nurse, previously employed by a Minnesota jail, is now facing manslaughter and other felony charges in connection with the death of a person being detained in the facility. The criminal complaint brought against Michelle Skroch was filed last week in Beltrami County Court...
Minnesota Bills Would Roll Back Bans on Seclusion and Expulsion for K-3 Students
Two years ago, Minnesota outlawed most suspensions and all disciplinary seclusion of very young pupils in schools. An outgrowth of an effort to curb police abuses In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, it was a change that advocates for children with disabilities and students of color had long sought. But now, bills...
St. Louis County Rescue Squad locates missing man
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office announced that members of the rescue squad successfully located a missing man after he’d been missing for hours on March 8. The man, a 61-year-old with dementia, had been reporting missing around 3:30 p.m. The Sheriff’s Office said he’d last been seen around 6:30 p.m. in Brevator...
Lunds & Byerlys Pulling Out of Downtown St. Paul
The Lunds & Byerlys outpost at 115 East 10th Street will cease operations at the end of the business day on March 26. Another St. Paul store at the Highland Bridge development will continue to serve shoppers. The family-owned retailer went into more detail on its website, citing issues that...
America’s Largest BBQ Chain Now Has Just 2 Locations In Minnesota
It once had over 860 different locations across the country, but now the nation's largest barbecue restaurant chain is down to only two locations here in Minnesota. Once upon a time, this barbecue restaurant chain was adding locations faster than a normal Minnesota winter storm adds inches of snow to your driveway....
