Residents of St. Paul’s West Side fight for cleaner air, safer streets in industrial...
Jazzalyn Baker’s migraines got worse when she moved to the Southport neighborhood on St. Paul’s West Side four years ago. Baker, the mother of three young boys, said migraines used to be an occasional problem. These days, she gets them regularly. She finds herself cleaning black residue off her windows, wondering if the neighborhood she lives in is safe for her boys. One of her sons has asthma, and his flare ups became more frequent when they moved to Southport.
Food & Wine Just Named This Minnesota Pizza Among America’s Best
A Minneapolis pizzeria named after a dog is making waves nationally. Pizzeria Lola on Xerxes Avenue South just landed on Food & Wine's list of America's best pizzas for its Perfect Pickle Pie.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her says she will keep clearing homeless encampments
It’s been a contentious few months for St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her. In July, it was revealed that St. Paul police Chief Axel Henry filed a sexual harassment complaint against Her, leading to an investigation by an independent law firm. In August, she directed the closure of an encampment...
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her says she will keep clearing homeless encampments
It’s been a contentious few months for St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her. In July, it was revealed that St. Paul police Chief Axel Henry filed a sexual harassment complaint against Her, leading to an investigation by an independent law firm. In August, she directed the closure of an encampment...
Former Minneapolis Chamber CEO Weinhagen to be sentenced Jan. 7
Jonathan Weinhagen, who pleaded guilty to embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars while CEO of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber, will be sentenced on Jan. 7, according to federal court filings. Catch up quick: Weinhagen pleaded guilty in December to mail fraud. Federal prosecutors allege he created a sham consulting business to funnel more than $200,000 in chamber money to himself and falsified documents to pay for a $15,000 Hawaii vacation. He's also accused of pocketing $30,000 in unclaime
Alex Pretti’s parents holding first news conference since deadly Metro Surge shooting
The parents of Alex Pretti are set to hold their first press conference since their son was shot and killed by federal immigration agents in January.
Police arrest 3 adults, 4 children after break-in at Basilica of Saint Mary
A security company alerted police early Saturday that a burglary was in progress at the Minneapolis church near Loring Park.
Tiny BP car wash converted into Minneapolis’ newest fried chicken spot
The walk-up eatery is serving made-to-order fried chicken and comfort food sides such as mac & cheese.
Shootout surprise makes Gengerke a hero
Going into the Section 6AAA Girls Soccer Tournament championship match between her Wayzata team and Minneapolis Washburn Oct. 20, ninth-grader Nora Gengerke had no inkling that she would become the hero of the night. The teams were deadlocked at 2-2 following 80 minutes of regulation soccer and 20 more minutes of overtime. That meant they would settle the issue in a shootout with a state berth on the line. In the run of play, Wayzata had goals from junior Ava Molde and sophomore Mackenzie Danema
Lawsuit: Bakery, nonprofit filed false claims worth millions in Minnesota
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed separate lawsuits against a Minneapolis bakery and a now-defunct nonprofit, which allege they and other individuals submitted false claims worth millions to the Minnesota Department of Education.

















