Tribute to ‘devoted’ Minnesota father killed in Alaska avalanche
Jeremy Leif and two friends were buried beneath at least 40 feet of snow in a Tuesday avalanche near the resort town of Girdwood.
Minnesota Flags at Half Staff Monday for Fallen St. Paul Police Officer
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News)- Gov. Tim Walz has ordered U.S. and Minnesota flags to fly at half staff on Monday in honor of a fallen police officer. The officer passed away on earlier this month. Funeral services are planned for Monday. Members of the public are invited to line...
Small town grocery stores face unique challenges. Some Midwest states are trying to help
Wood’s Supermarket and Deli sits in front of a cooperative grain elevator in Pocahontas, a town of about 1,800 people in northwest Iowa. Although a few dollar stores carry food, this is the only grocery store in town. The closest alternatives are outside the county lines, about 20-30 minutes away. Kent and his wife,...
Minnesota sculptor forges a passion for people who put their lives on the line
ListenMinnesota sculptor forges a passion for people who put their lives on the line. In every corner of Minnesota, there are good stories waiting to be told of places that make our state great and people who in Walt Whitman’s words “contribute a verse” each day. MPR News sent longtime reporter Dan Gunderson on a...
Minneapolis Moves Forward with Vision for Nicollet Avenue Redevelopment
The City of Minneapolis is advancing its plans to redevelop the 10-acre site where a former Kmart store has obstructed Nicollet Avenue for nearly 50 years. On Tuesday, city officials unveiled a draft development framework, laying out a vision for the long-awaited transformation. Community-Driven Development Vision....
Eden Prairie Seeks New Community Center Manager, Offers Competitive Salary and Top Workplace Culture
The City of Eden Prairie is on the lookout for a new Community Center Manager to take the reins of their well-regarded facility. In a role that's vital to the community's vibrancy, the selected candidate will manage both the team and the operations of the Eden Prairie Community Center, playing a key part in fostering...
Minneapolis Weather Forecasts Mix of Sunshine and Potential Storms
The forecast in Minneapolis is set for a medley of sun and potential storms if weather predictions hold true. Starting off with mostly sunny skies today and a balmy high of 59 degrees, as reported early this morning by the National Weather Service, locals can expect a relatively mild evening with just a few clouds...
Apartment fire that killed St. Paul woman likely intentionally set
The St. Paul Fire Department confirmed the woman died from her injuries in the Feb. 24 fire.
Two MN Paramedics Injured in Head-On Crash Involving an Ambulance
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News) - Two paramedics were among the five people injured in a head-on collision involving an ambulance in Minneapolis on Saturday. Hennepin EMS says the crash occurred around 4:20 AM while one of its ambulances was assigned to a non-urgent call for service. A news release indicates the...
Local online tackle retailer using ‘shop by lake’ feature to get your new gear
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (FOX 9) - An online tackle retailer is changing how you shop for new tackle and fishing gear with a ''shop by lake'' approach. Omnia Fishing has been around for six years and is located right here in the Twin Cities. Their operation has grown, and they...
