Brooklyn Park man accused of stabbing father of ex-girlfriend’s child
A 44-year-old man is accused of stabbing the father of his ex-girlfriend's child during an altercation in Brooklyn Park on Wednesday.
‘Drill team saved me from the streets’
Growing up in North Minneapolis as a teenager, it was easy to fall into the wrong crowd. Idle time wasn’t just boring, it was dangerous. Many girls my age were getting pregnant, experimenting with drugs, or drifting deeper into street life. I knew early on that if I wanted...
Sabathani to Honor Southside Heroes with 2025 Hall Unveiling
The legacy of Black leadership in South Minneapolis will take center stage on Thursday, August 28, as Sabathani Community Center hosts the 2025 Southside Heroes Hall Unveiling. The free, family-friendly event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and will honor community members whose voices and vision shaped Southside Minneapolis...
1 found in critical condition after crash in Golden Valley, police say
One person was found in critical condition after a single-vehicle crash in a western Twin Cities suburb Monday morning, but their injury is unrelated to the wreck, police said.
City Council reallocates $117K earmarked for programs run by pastor who made threats
Members voted last week to deny contract extensions with New Salem Missionary Baptist and Salem Incorporated — both run by Reverend Jerry McAfee.
Cooler stretch continues as clouds clear Tuesday in Twin Cities
A stretch of cooler weather continues Tuesday for Minnesota.
Eden Prairie mayor looking at changes to intersection where mother and four children were...
The Mayor of Eden Prairie says the city is planning to look into the intersection after a 27-year old mother and her four children were hit while crossing the road last Thursday. “Anytime there’s a tragic accident, it definitely draws our attention.”
Minneapolis Police Seize Loaded Gun from Probationer After Traffic Stop on 26th and Lyndale
In the streets of Minneapolis, vigilance by the 5th Precinct officers led to the apprehension of an armed traffic violator on the crossroads of 26th Street and Lyndale Avenue South. As reported by the Minneapolis Police Department's social media post, the driver, now known to have been breaking more than just traffic...
Newspaper deliveryman shot following argument
Jeffrey S. Matson, 43, of Brooklyn Park, was shot and killed after an argument at Midway Saloon, 1500 University Ave. in St. Paul, on August 7, 2025. Police reports say that Metro Transit officers stationed at a nearby light rail platform heard a gunshot before finding Matson with a chest and abdomen wound. Matson...
Shocking Report: Minnesota City Added to Rat-Infested List
While we certainly have our pests here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes (I'm talking about you, mosquitoes and gnats), Minnesota is somewhat lucky in that our cold climate makes it less likely to find other types of pests, like cockroaches or scorpions. Sure, there are cockroaches in Minnesota, but not to the degree there...