Minneapolis School Board Signals Potential School Closures
The Minneapolis school board has formally asked Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams for information that could lead to school closures. They passed a resolution to the effect at a recent meeting. The board first drafted the directive —which asks for an initial report to the board by April 2026 — at two day-long...
Volunteers preserving ribbons honoring Annunciation victims
As fall leaves change and snow becomes more likely, volunteers are collecting the green and blue bows that have lined the streets of the Twin Cities for the past two months.
These 10 Midwest Diners Still Serve the Best Burgers in the Country
When you think of classic American food, burgers are right at the top of the list. The Midwest has been home to some of the country’s most legendary burger joints for decades, many of them family-owned diners that have been flipping patties since before your grandparents were born. From butter-soaked Wisconsin...
Minneapolis cracks top-5 for metros with worst inflation
MINNEAPOLIS — The apple might be 'mini' in Minnesota's biggest city, but the inflation is mighty, according to a new analysis. Minneapolis was ranked as the fifth-worst metro area nationwide in terms of inflationary price rises, according to WalletHub. "To determine how inflation is impacting people in different...
16-year-old arrested for allegedly stabbing a man who fled to a Minneapolis Police station
A 16-year-old was arrested after he reportedly stabbed a man, with the victim allegedly making his way to a police station for help.
A Million-dollar Powerball Ticket Was Sold Right Here In Minnesota
While one winner is counting their blessings, the Powerball jackpot is still climbing higher. Get ready for Monday's drawing!
Minnesota Teen Jailed Over Two Years After Cop Fabricated Case, Court Grants Immunity
A federal appeals court ruled that St. Paul police officer Heather Weyker cannot be sued for jailing a Minnesota teenager for more than two years on false charges, finding she acted “under color of federal law.” The case stems from a fabricated sex-trafficking investigation Weyker led while serving on a federal task...
Massive Turnout of Minnesotans in Heated Debate: “No Kings” Declaration
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Minnesotans show up en masse to declare “No Kings”. Minnesotans show up en masse to declare “No Kings”
Minneapolis Police Officers Embark on Community Service, Push Stranded Electric Wheelchair Six Blocks
In a display of community service that goes beyond the standard call of duty, officers from the Minneapolis Police Department recently came to the aid of a man whose electric wheelchair lost power on the street. The incident, which took a rather practical turn of police heroism, occurred when the officers encountered...
Kowsar Mohamed begins University of Minnesota Board of Regents term
Kowsar Mohamed, a PhD student from the Twin Cities, has officially begun her term as the student-at-large representative on the University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents, becoming the first Somali American woman to hold the position. Mohamed was born in Minneapolis to Somali immigrants and raised in the...
