Downtown Saint Paul Shooting Probe Leads to Gun Charges
A Saint Paul man is facing felony firearm charges after illegally possessing multiple handguns following a search warrant tied to a downtown shooting investigation. Elijah Lazarrick Reed, 25, is charged with four counts of possessing a firearm or ammunition as a person ineligible due to a prior crime of violence...
Daycare Linked to Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Pushes Back on Scrutiny Over Misspelled Sign
A Minneapolis daycare connected to Minnesota’s expanding fraud investigation is pushing back against criticism after online footage raised questions about whether children were ever present at the facility. The Quality “Learing” Center came under scrutiny last week when independent journalist Nick Shirley posted...
Elementary School Teacher Among Victims of Airplane Crash Near Duluth International Airport
Tragedy struck the Northland over the weekend when a small plane crashed into a Hermantown home, taking the lives of all three people on board. There were two people inside the the home at the time of the crash, neither sustaining injuries. On Monday, multiple sources have identified the victims...
Minnesotans share their hopes for 2026
Not many people were outside on Thursday morning, but those who were shared their hopes for 2026. Many said they were starting off the year with a sense of optimism.
‘TRAITOR’: Ex-Gopher doesn’t hold back after Koi Perich portal news
Coney Durr made his thoughts quite clear on Koi Perich electing to hit the transfer portal.
Team behind Oro by Nixta closes its concept at Graze Food Hall
The new year is bringing changes to Graze Food Hall in Minneapolis. Tixtli, a year-old concept from Gustavo and Kate Romero of acclaimed Oro by Nixta, has closed its counter in the North Loop food hall. It was one of the first new tenants to open at Graze after Travail Collective took over operations in late 2024.
Minnesota day cares, families worried over announced federal funding freeze
The director of the School Readiness Learning Academy, Monique Stumon, prepared on Friday to welcome kids back to her Minneapolis day care centers after the holiday break. As 2026 begins, she doesn't know what to expect.
MN DCYF responds to fraud allegations at Twin Cities day cares
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families says the day cares referenced in a video by Nick Shirley were all "operating as expected" when visited for compliance checks this week. According to the agency, children were present at all sites except for one, which was not...
Quality Learning Center Faces Scrutiny After Viral Video Incident
As the Quality Learning Center faces scrutiny, it’s vital to understand the nuances of its operations and the larger conversations about childcare funding.
Autism treatment centers in Minnesota grappling with Medicaid payment delays
Starting in late October, staffers began hearing about a state plan to begin pre-approval reviews on Medicaid claims.

















