A neighborhood under a cloud of violence calls for help and waits
Grindle and Theryl Dugas were asleep when they awoke to sudden, rapid metallic pops echoing in all directions. The two put their bodies on the floor, scared, and staring into the dark as the bullets cut through the air outside their home. After the noise subsided, they were grateful that...
Minneapolis Police Nab Suspect in Costly Dinkytown Eatery Vandalism Case
The Minneapolis Police Department recently took to social media to announce a significant breakthrough in a vandalism case that left Dinkytown's popular eatery, Burrito Loco, with a hefty bill for damages. The restaurant was hit hard when every ground-floor window was smashed, leading to over $70,000 in damages. An...
Barn destroyed, trees knocked over as strong storms hit Minnesota
BEAVER CREEK, Minn. — A barn was destroyed near Faribault, a large tree toppled in Eagan, Minnesota, and thousands were without power as strong winds and hail swept through the state Monday. Officials in Faribault reported the barn and multiple silos being destroyed, as well as a tipped semi...
US fighter jet rolls off aircraft carrier, sinks into ocean, Navy says
An F/A-18E fighter jet rolled off the side an aircraft carrier and sank to the bottom of the Red Sea, the Navy announced on Monday. There was one enlisted crew member aboard the jet and a second enlisted crew member inside the tractor when the incident occurred. Both personnel were able to jump out in time with only...
New Cancer Treatment Could Replace Chemo
A "groundbreaking" cancer treatment trial by Memorial Sloan Kettering shows immunotherapy alone can eliminate some tumors, offering patients an alternative to chemotherapy and surgery.
Tornado outbreak possible across the Midwest, millions on alert
A tornado watch spans the Midwest on Monday, putting millions of Americans on alert -- even as severe weather, including wind and hail, continues to batter those areas from a system that moved in over the weekend. The weather conditions pose a moderate risk for northern Iowa, eastern Minnesota -- including...
Martinelli’s recalls 170,000 juice bottles over toxic fungi risk
Martinelli's is recalling more than 170,000 apple juice bottles because their contents may be contaminated by patulin, a toxic substance produced by some fungi. The recall covers round glass 10-ounce bottles with white metal screw-top lids that were distributed in 28 states, from Alabama to Wisconsin, according to...
Faced with closure, Vail Communities’ Minneapolis and St. Paul Clubhouses scramble to secure funding
MinnPost’s reporting is always free, every single day. We rely on voluntary, tax-deductible donations from readers to support our work. Will you join them with a gift to support our nonprofit newsroom today?. A year ago, the future was looking bright for Vail Communities, a 45-year-old Twin Cities-based nonprofit...
Appeal for witnesses after man dies in Minneapolis shooting
The man was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center, where he later died.
Man sentenced to 40 years for north Minneapolis shooting
MINNEAPOLIS — A man has been sentenced for the fatal shooting of Samuel Yeager in north Minneapolis in 2024. Dominick Ramone Thomas Kirkland, 27, was sentenced to 40 years. Kirkland pleaded guilty to second-degree intentional murder two months ago. "My thoughts are with Samuel's family and loved ones," Hennepin...
