In Minnesota, it now takes a six-figure income to buy a home
After years of socking away $600 a month for a down payment, Andy Testin found a $190,000 house that fit his needs. But he backed out to instead keep saving after a worrisome inspection. That was in 2017. When he started shopping again this summer, he discovered the $70,000 he...
Wisconsin WWII veteran Reynolds Tomter dies at 108
At 108, he was the oldest living Merchant Marine in the world.
Walz appoints new chair of Metropolitan Council
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday that he's appointing Robin Hutcheson to chair the Metropolitan Council, starting in December. The Met Council is responsible for regional planning in the seven-county Twin Cities metro area, with a focus on transportation, wastewater, housing and aviation systems. In his...
Contentious Debate: Minneapolis Mayoral Candidate Under Fire for Viral Clip of Somali Flag
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Minneapolis mayoral candidate faces backlash over viral Somali flag clip. Minneapolis mayoral candidate faces backlash over viral Somali flag clip.
5 Men Accused of Defrauding Car Sellers, Rolling Back Odometers
Five men are charged in what investigators describe as a coordinated vehicle fraud and odometer-tampering operation based in Minneapolis. Auto theft detectives ultimately recovered six altered vehicles, four spare odometers and more than $53,000 in cash from the property. According to charges filed in Hennepin...
Minnesota shuts down dog breeder for selling sick pets
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced the shutdown of Bold North Frenchies L.L.C., a dog breeder accused of selling sick dogs and violating state disclosure laws. The settlement, filed in Hennepin County, requires Bold North Frenchies to dissolve, and its owners, Ali and Mark...
Amid SNAP uncertainty, pet owners seek help
NORTH ST PAUL, Minn. — Since the pandemic, Rachel Thompson has found ways to help her neighbors in North St. Paul. It started in March 2020 with a "Little Free Food Shelf" stocked with non-perishable food, books and puzzles at the end of her driveway. Then, she started the North St. Paul Christmas Tree Project to...
Allina Doctors Council strike approved, ‘historic’ rally planned
Healthcare professionals with Allina formed a union in October 2023, and since June 2025 have been attempting to negotiate new contracts. The union says a rally on Nov. 9 will culminate outside of Allina’s headquarters in Minneapolis. Allina Health has previously said it is "disappointed Doctors Council...
Boy fatally shot at Minneapolis birthday party
Minneapolis police are investigating a fatal shooting during a birthday party in the basement of a home. A boy has been killed and another juvenile has been taken into custody. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the latest.
Search Intensifies for Disoriented Man in Brooklyn Park Amid Concerns for His Safety
Residents of a Brooklyn Park neighborhood are reporting an unsettling occurrence from the past evening. Police are currently searching for an unknown male who has been appearing at residents' homes, seemingly disoriented and improperly dressed for the chilly weather. According to Brooklyn Park Police, the first...

















