Minneapolis City Council delays liquor license renewal for 2 downtown hotels housing ICE agents
A Minneapolis City Council committee delayed action on liquor license renewal requests by two downtown hotels because they’re housing ICE agents.
Religious Leaders Bring Moral Witness to Minneapolis ICE Protests
As large crowds chanted “ICE out now” in sub-zero temperatures in downtown Minneapolis and surrounding neighborhoods last weekend, clergy and church leaders from across the country worked shoulder-to-shoulder beside residents and activists to protest federal immigration enforcement actions and provide spiritual,...
MAC general aviation airports record another year of growth
Total operations grew nearly 4% across the six airports in the Twin Cities. An aircraft on approach to land on Runway 32-14 at St. Paul Downtown Airport. Courtesy of the Metropolitan Airports Commission. MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MINN — 2025 proved to be another strong year for general aviation airports operated by...
Howie: The Star Tribune livestream a must-watch
The Star Tribune did something smart: it didn’t just roll out a slogan. It put reporters in front of readers and let them explain what they were seeing, what they were verifying, what they still didn’t know, and what it costs — emotionally and operationally — to cover a story that is still moving.
Eagan’s Empty Blue Cross Campus Poised For Warehouse Makeover
An Eagan office landmark that once housed legions of insurance workers is now being shopped as something very different: an industrial hub with everything from last-mile cold-storage suites to sprawling warehouse boxes. Two Minnesota developers are circulating plans to convert the vacant Blue Cross and Blue Shield of...
Flanagan Fumes Over ‘Ridiculous’ Signal Claim As Feds Zero In On Minneapolis
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on Monday forcefully rejected accusations that she was secretly using a Signal account tied to groups that online sleuths say tracked federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. She called the allegation "ridiculous" and argued it distracts from mutual-aid work on the ground and...
New blooms at Como Conservatory Winter Flower Show
Garden Guy Dale K. checks out the winter flower show at Como Conservatory, a warm spot to explore during Minnesota's cold winters.
Major I-394 roadwork starts Feb. 22, drivers told to expect delays
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (FOX 9) - Major road work on Interstate 394 is set to begin, affecting traffic between downtown Minneapolis and Highway 100. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will start significant road work on I-394 on Sunday, Feb. 22. The project will reduce westbound lanes to two, using...
The Tallest Building In Minnesota Was Once Right Here In Rocheste
Picture this: a 292-foot Rochester marvel that once dominated Minnesota's skyline, and its story is still unfolding today.
13 Minnesota Soup-And-Sandwich Shops Built For Cold Days
Minnesota winter doesn’t just show up, it swings a frozen fist. When the wind chill has you rethinking every decision you’ve ever made, the only smart move is hot soup and a sandwich that actually means business. The Twin Cities has turned this combo into a cold-weather survival...
