Minneapolis Boosts Affordable Housing with $1.68M for Hiawatha Commons Revitalization
The Minneapolis Business, Housing, and Zoning Committee has just green-lighted the 2025 Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) Award Recommendations, which earmarks substantial funding for the Hiawatha Commons Project. Council Member Jason Chavez of Ward 9 heralded the committee's decision on social media, announcing...
Man injured in shooting at Maple Grove Benihaha
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. (FOX 9) - Maple Grove Police are investigating a shooting at Benihana that injured a man. Officers responded to a shooting at Benihana on Fountains Drive around 4:30 p.m. Friday. Two men, who seemed to know each other, were involved in an altercation that led to one being shot in the groin.
Minneapolis Auditor Cites Costly Delays Due to Police Non-Cooperation in Twin Investigations
The city of Minneapolis is currently facing significant delays in dual investigations due to a lack of cooperation from the police department, according to the city auditor. The auditor, Timmerman, has stated that these delays are causing the estimated cost of contracting an external law firm to assist with the...
Golden Valley police ask for help finding missing 19-year-old
Golden Valley Police are asking the public for help in finding 19-year-old Jayanna Maree Starks.
Metro Transit squad car collides with light-rail train, injuring two
MINNEAPOLIS — Two people were injured after a Metro Transit Police Department squad car was struck by a light-rail train in Minneapolis on Friday. According to the authorities, the collision happened around 5 p.m. near South 5th Street and South 5th Avenue. A Metro Transit PD officer and an...
MPD investigators give therapy dog to family of Fletcher Merkel
Police say a group of MPD investigators took it upon themselves to raise money and grant the Merkel family’s wish.
Shakopee man left in critical condition after being shot Saturday morning
Shakopee police are investigating after discovering a man was seriously injured in an apparent shooting Saturday morning.
Minneapolis coffee shop to close at the end of the year
A coffee shop in Minneapolis' Eat Street neighborhood is closing its doors at the end of the year. Wesley Andrews Café announced this week that its shop at 111 East 26th Street will close at the end of December after nine years in business. The coffee shop was opened...
9 Minnesota Smokehouses Where Reservations Are Rarer Than Brisket Ends
Minnesota is home to some of the most sought-after smokehouses where securing a reservation is as elusive as a perfect brisket. Let’s explore nine of these culinary gems. Situated in a food truck, Animales Barbeque Co. stands out with its inventive menu. Known for succulent brisket and innovative twists, they draw...
8 All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants in Minnesota Where Every Buffet Still Feels Like Sunday Dinner
There’s no hunger quite like a Minnesota hunger. And when the weekend hits, nothing beats an all-you-can-eat spread that tastes like Grandma’s kitchen on a Sunday afternoon. Across the Land of 10,000 Lakes, buffet tables groan under plates of roast beef, mashed potatoes, and pies so perfect they might make you cry....
