Hopkins elementary school put on lockdown after threatening phone call, similar to earlier call...
HOPKINS, Minn. — Two days after high schoolers in Hopkins were released early, an elementary school in the district also received a threatening phone call. In a letter to families on Wednesday, Alice Smith Elementary School leaders stated that they received a call at the main office, which was interpreted as a threat.
150 fish found dead at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is investigating why about 150 fish were found dead in Lake Nokomis near the western lakeshore boat launch.
New meteorologist joins KSTP’s weather team
There's a new face on Twin Cities TV screens, with KSTP making an addition to its weather team. The Twin Cities ABC affiliate is welcoming Kip Thomas to the air, with the North Carolina native joining as its weekend meteorologist. Thomas is moving to the Twin Cities from Memphis, where he worked at ...
Flurry of black bear sightings in residential neighborhoods across Minnesota
So far this year, there have been about 200 bear sightings in the Twin Cities metro alone.
Minnesota Yacht Club festival announces kickoff concert
The Minnesota Yacht Club festival is scheduled to take place July 17–19, but it'll now be preceded by a kickoff concert at the Varsity Theater.
Elliot Engen drops bid for auditor, files for new term in Minnesota House after...
State Rep. Elliot Engen, who was arrested in March on suspicion of drunken driving, quietly dropped his bid for state auditor and will instead run for a new term in the Minnesota House.
Oakdale couple charged after police found a 14-year-old girl hiding in box in bedroom
OAKDALE, Minn. — An Oakdale couple has been charged with criminal sexual conduct after police found a teenage girl hiding in a cardboard box in their bedroom. According to the charging document, 49-year-old Andrew Olson and 47-year-old Angeline Olson face criminal sexual misconduct charges. The Maplewood Police Departm
Demolition Underway for Osseo’s Municipal Cannabis Store
The city of Osseo is a few steps closer to having its own municipal cannabis store. It now has a name — Osseo Press Room Dispensary — and demolition is underway at the site, located at the former Osseo Press and News building. Still, there is work to...
Bricksworth is opening a third brewery and pizzeria in the Twin Cities
Bricksworth Beer Co. is opening a third location in the Twin Cities.
Massive five-day festival honoring Prince’s legacy coming to Minneapolis and Chanhassen
A massive five-day festival honoring Prince's legacy coming to Minneapolis and Chanhassen this week, as they will welcome fans from around the world for a series of concerts, panels, and community gatherings. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has proclaimed it "Prince Celebration Week."
