Driver jailed in suspected fatal hit-and-run in Eagan has prior drunken-driving convictions
The driver jailed on suspicion of killing a pedestrian in an Eagan intersection over the weekend and fleeing has a history of driving drunk, according to court records. The incident occurred shortly before 2 a.m. on Feb. 7 at Cliff and Nicols roads, police said. Officers arrived and saw a woman unconscious and not...
Spring temperatures arrive for the start of the week
I say this a lot in spring and summer: Low clouds are the bane of my forecasting life. You got to feel that Saturday, as low clouds kept temperatures in the low to mid 30s around the Twin Cities. The warm air is not that far away, but we will have to wait until Sunday to feel it.
“Nearly 900 Pounds of Meth”: Man Admits Role in One of Minnesota’s Largest Drug...
A federal drug case described by authorities as one of the largest methamphetamine seizures in Minnesota history has taken a major turn. Guillermo Mercado-Chaparro has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine after investigators uncovered nearly 900 pounds of the drug during a sweeping...
Eagan hit-and-run: Police take suspected driver into custody
EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) - Eagan police say the owner of a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run was taken into custody. The Eagan Police Department said its officers found the vehicle suspected of being involved in the crash parked in the "driveway of a house a short distance away from the scene" at about 11:25 a.m....
The 8 Best Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In Minnesota You Need To Try
Want to find the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Minnesota?. These 8 amazing spots offer fantastic food and authentic local flavor!. This gem sits tucked away in a strip mall location. The outside doesn’t hint at the incredible burgers waiting inside. But once you walk in, you’ll see a busy...
The Unassuming Thrift Shop In Minnesota Where You’ll Always Find Something Amazing
There’s a building on University Avenue in St. Paul that looks like it might sell industrial supplies or warehouse equipment from the outside. Instead, it’s MyThriftStore, where the exterior’s humble appearance is basically a magic trick hiding the wonderland of secondhand treasures inside. The disconnect between...
Twin Cities restaurants face potential layoffs and closures amid ICE fallout
In December, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in plainclothes posed as customers at Crumbs & Coffee cafe in Brooklyn Park, then lured the chef into the parking lot and detained him. The moment marked the end of the cafe for owner Charles Spies. With the cafe’s team morale shattered by...
Proposed bill would require new drivers 21 and under to take driver’s ed before...
A new bill could require Minnesotans under 21 to complete driver’s education before they can obtain a license.
Butcher Talk at Clancey’s
Is a butcher shop actually a conversation hub, with a hundred people cycling through all day to chat? Is a butcher secretly someone whose skill with a bone-cutting band saw is secondary to her ability to remember the names of people’s dogs?. I jotted down these questions in my...
‘That’s Killer’ — Guy Fieri Praised This Minneapolis Diner’s Shrimp Dish On Triple D
Guy Fieri has visited many restaurants on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." When he tried a shrimp dish at a place in Minneapolis, he called it "killer."
