St. Paul proposes homelessness plan for winter after encampment closures
The St. Paul City Council is expected to outline a new three-part plan to address homelessness in the city. On Wednesday, the council approved a resolution by a 6-0 vote that calls for a 60-day investment period, a temporary indoor low barrier shelter for six months during the winter and a permanent indoor village model.
Revival continues Minneapolis comeback, announces Malcolm Yards location
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Twin Cities southern soul food favorite continues to mount its comeback under new ownership as Revival has announced it will open within The Market at Malcolm Yards, only weeks after unveiling the opening date for its new North Loop location. Revival at Malcolm Yards. What...
Minnesota coach killed in Wisconsin remembered by former students
Former Wayzata High School golfers are remembering a longtime coach and teacher who was found dead in Wisconsin last month. Allan Christopherson was found stabbed to death at his cabin in Washburn County on September 26th. His 25-year-old son, Colton Christopherson, was arrested. According to the criminal complaint, Colton told investigators, "I killed him."
Federal officials tout seizure of ‘half a city block’ in Minneapolis fraud case
Senior federal officials touted an effort to seize "half a city block" in Minneapolis during an Oval Office event with President Trump. Federal court documents identify three adjoining properties near Karmel Mall, which authorities have not yet seized. Officials described the properties as having been purchased with stolen SNAP benefits,...
Minneapolis restaurant that offered free meals to protest ICE raids announces closure
The Modern Times Café in Minneapolis is closing after owner Dylan Alverson's experiment with a free and donation-based restaurant model proved unsustainable.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Praises Somali Migrants as ‘CEOs of the Future’
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) praised Somali migrants as the “CEOs of the future” and claimed that Somalis were being criticized because people see “the kind of economy and entrepreneurship” they are trying to build. While speaking at a Somali Networking Night event, Frey spoke about...
This Woodbury neighborhood draws thousands of visitors for its Halloween displays
For most of her life Shelly Ahrens lived in deep rural Minnesota, where putting up Halloween decorations just didn’t make sense. “When you’re on a farm isolated in the country you can enjoy them, but no one else is going to see them,” Ahrens said. “But here is a prime opportunity. We’re on a corner, we’re in a neighborhood that enjoys Halloween — we kind of moved to the right spot by accident.”
St. Paul Council to vote on new estimated $11M homelessness plan, says city taxpayers...
St. Paul leaders are weighing a new homelessness response plan that could cost an estimated $11 million, but a council member behind the proposal said on Tuesday that it is not all expected to be paid by city tax dollars.
West Broadway shooting leaves 3 men hospitalized, no arrests made
Three men showed up at the hospital with gunshot wounds following a shooting on Tuesday night near West Broadway, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
Driver receives 360-day sentence, 5 years probation for fatal Maplewood hit-and-run
The man suspected of being behind the wheel of a vehicle that killed 31-year-old Abdul Bakr Jafar was sentenced Monday.
