Man who robbed bank in Inver Grove Heights sentenced to time served, probation
If he successfully completes his probation, his felony conviction of second-degree aggravated robbery will be modified to a misdemeanor.
Jury: Not Mall of America, Sea Life’s fault when 6-year-old fell from escalator
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — A jury has found the Mall of America and Sea Life were not negligent when a 6-year-old fell 30 feet from an escalator in 2019. A lawsuit was filed in 2022 against the Bloomington mall and aquarium, stating the child was with his father and brother on Feb. 18, 2019, when the accident happened....
From local musician to children’s author
Known well on the classic country music stage, Sherwin Linton is a prolific storyteller through his music. Now at 85 years old, Linton has expanded his storytelling repertoire with the publication of his first children’s book “Mildred’s a Mommy.” Linton grew up in South Dakota and moved to Minneapolis in 1957 as he...
Inside the ‘Las Vegas of fish fries’ at Minneapolis church
Each Friday during Lent in kitchens all over the state, fish filets will be hitting the fryer to be served to Lent observers and anyone else with a hankering for fish fry. The tradition has roots in the Catholic practice of abstaining from meat on Fridays, especially in the 40 days before Easter, but it has expanded...
Another man charged in fatal 2023 ‘gang-related’ shooting
Davant Khalil Moore, 22, faces one count of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and two counts of aiding and abetting attempted second-degree murder.
Minneapolis Police Nab Suspected Drug Dealer With Aid of Surveillance Technology, Firearm and Drugs...
In a recent operation by the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), an individual suspected of drug dealing was arrested thanks to active surveillance efforts. According to a social media post from the MPD, officers were observing live surveillance cameras which captured a suspect in the alleged act of drug dealing....
The Twin Cities real estate market is feeling the effects of recent economic uncertainty
The Twin Cities real estate market is feeling the effects of recent economic uncertainty. Last month’s numbers showed a decrease in new listings for the first February in five years, and higher than expected mortgage interest rates at close to 7%.
MN jury finds leader in nation’s largest COVID-19 fraud scheme guilty
The founder of Feeding our Future was found guilty of leading one of the largest COVID-19 fraud schemes in the U.S.
Roseville’s role in the board game realm
Minnesota is home to Asmodee North America, a leader in the board game publishing and distribution industry. Asmodee’s catalog of games includes more than 3,000 titles. The board game industry saw renewed interest during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and companies including Asmodee continue to thrive.
Gas leak closes part of Highway 52
Two families were forced to evacuate from their homes in the southern Twin Cities metro due to a gas leak Wednesday afternoon. The Rosemount Fire Department says around 2:41 p.m., crews discovered the leak after receiving several reports of a possible brush fire on the 15100 block of Highway 52. Responders were able...