Met Council Invests $2.5M in Twin Cities’ Greening, Thousands of Trees to be Planted,...
The Metropolitan Council has recently awarded $2.5 million in grants aimed at greening the Twin Cities. These Community Tree Planting grants are destined for 14 cities and regional park agencies, enabling the planting of over 5,100 new trees and the removal of 2,200 hazardous ones. “Trees are one of the smartest...
Hennepin County refuses to release public records related to attack on state lawmakers
Hennepin County is refusing to hand over information related to the attack on state lawmakers that the public has a right to see.
Say Hello to DIY Venue Como Crib—And Also Goodbye
Golden Satellite's Colin Johnson loves to play guitar with his teeth. After his band’s set in a crowded Minneapolis garage, when his mouth isn’t otherwise occupied, Johnson tells me, “This was my first night at Como Crib.” Then he adds, “Tonight, I think… euphoric, honestly.”
19-year-old gets over 15 years for 2023 Minneapolis shooting that injured 9
Demario Lee Dempsey was 17 at the time of the shooting and was ordered to stand trial as an adult.
‘Evil Is Really Walking Among Us’: Police Discover Body of Missing 16-Year-Old in Landfill
More than six weeks after 16-year-old Jordan “Manny” Collins Jr. disappeared , police in Minnesota have made a heartbreaking announcement. Columbia Heights Police Chief Matt Markham addressed the media in a news conference on July 1. Markham said the family last saw Manny on May 8, 2025, and reported him missing on...
South St. Paul council member’s day care license revoked
Pam Bakken is not charged in the incident, which occurred at her in-home day care on Dec. 6.
Massive dinner party planned for Nicollet Mall with 40+ restaurants
A new downtown Minneapolis event will bring a 2,000-person dinner party to Nicollet Mall at the end of summer. Dinner du Nord will take place Sept. 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. along 7 blocks of Nicollet Mall, from Sixth Street to Peavy Plaza, organizers announced on Tuesday. Buses will be rerouted to accommodate...
Minneapolis Summer Forecast: Sunny Days Punctuated with Sporadic Thunderstorms Ahead
With summer in full swing, Minneapolis residents can expect a mix of sunny skies and occasional thunderstorms in the upcoming days. According to the National Weather Service, the forecast for today in Minneapolis, MN is sunny with a peak temperature reaching near 84 degrees. Light winds from the west northwest will...
Minneapolis authorities urge residents not to call 911 with fireworks complaints
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The City of Minneapolis said it receives hundreds of 911 calls during Fourth of July celebrations, and many are not emergencies. They are warning residents ahead of this weekend, saying they want to keep the lines open to be able to respond when real danger is present.
Minneapolis homeowner makes surprise discovery while replacing siding
A south Minneapolis homeowner stumbled upon a historic surprise as workers were replacing the siding of his century-old home. In a post on the Facebook page “Historic Minneapolis Minnesota”, George Johnson writes that while contractors were making repairs, they uncovered a massive Gold Medal Flour advertisement...
