Mississippi River mining plan in Minnesota dredges up concerns about damage to natural areas
MINNEAPOLIS - The Mississippi River snakes below the bluffs at Spring Lake Park Reserve near Hastings, where people stroll or ski along the trails to take in the view of the majestic river. But some local officials and river lovers are raising alarms about the prospect of that scenic vista...
Community rallies around family of man killed in St. Paul house fire
Community members are pitching in to support the family of a man killed in a St. Paul house fire earlier this month. Ka Htoo, 27, died in the early hours of Dec. 18, when a fire broke out at a home on the 400 block of Cook Avenue East, according to the St. Paul Fire Department.
Winter storm: ‘Life-threatening’ travel conditions as blizzard arrives in Minnesota
Weather officials are warning of "dangerous, potentially life-threatening travel conditions" on Sunday through early Monday as a winter storm brings heavy snow and blizzard conditions to Minnesota. The National Weather Service issued the warning on Sunday as a system arrived in the west of the state Sunday morning,...
It’s Not All in Your Head
One morning last summer, I woke up with a familiar pain—immense tension that emanated from my neck and wrapped tightly around my head and over my eyebrows like a vise. I’d slept in the wrong position again, apparently. But I’d had days like this for almost 20 years. I could handle it. As a stay-at-home mom with three...
FDA-Enforced Recall Exposes Rodent and Bird Contamination in Key Distribution Hub
The Alarming Inspection Findings (Image Credits: Foodsafetynews.com) Minneapolis – A major distributor faced swift action from federal regulators after inspectors uncovered severe pest infestations compromising a wide array of consumer products. The Alarming Inspection Findings Inspectors from the U.S. Food and Drug...
MN weather: Minneapolis, other cities declare snow emergencies
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Sunday’s winter storm is making travel difficult and not advised across most of southern Minnesota. Several Twin Cities communities have already declared snow emergencies as the metro is expected to get between four and seven inches of snow, depending on where you live. Minneapolis Snow...
Police: Shots fired into house leave 17-year-old boy dead
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that killed a 17-year-old boy on Sunday evening.
Hennepin County Sheriff’s HOPE Program Celebrates Inspirational GED Graduate Amid Community Support
In Hennepin County, a beacon of hope shone brightly for one individual this past week as the Sheriff's Office's HOPE Program celebrated the graduation of a student from their GED program. Amid an intimate gathering, the graduate's achievement was met with cheers and support from fellow students and program staff,...
Crews battle Minneapolis house fire in blizzard conditions; 2 sent to hospital in critical...
Officials are investigating the cause of a Sunday evening house fire in Minneapolis that sent at least two people to the hospital in critical condition.
12 Minnesota Restaurants Where Beef Pasties Feel Right on a Cold Day
Nothing beats biting into a steaming beef pasty on a bone-chilling Minnesota day. These flaky, golden pockets of meat and potatoes are more than food—they’re comfort in hand-held form. Each one carries the warmth of a kitchen that knows how to fight the cold with flavor. From small-town diners to tucked-away cafés,...

















