As anti-ICE protest cases falter, prosecutors notch first conviction on lesser charge
Twin Cities activist Isabel Lopez faced the possibility of decades in prison after being accused of assaulting federal agents during an anti-immigration enforcement protest in south Minneapolis last summer. Yet with just weeks to go before trial, prosecutors downgraded her four felony charges to a single misdemeanor in
Dakota County first responders recognized for life-saving acts
Dakota County first responders and residents were recently honored for their quick actions that saved lives and helped others in the community last year. They were recognized by the Dakota County EMS Council during a May 14 event marking Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. Also, three 911 dispatchers were recognized
Fundraiser supports accessible home for Minneapolis woman left paralyzed before wedding
With the help of community donations, a Minneapolis woman left paralyzed just weeks before her wedding is moving into a new accessible home.
St. Paul activist reflects on Lake Street protest that led to federal charges
MINNEAPOLIS — More than a year after a federal operation on Lake Street sparked protests, confrontations and national attention, one of the people at the center of the chaos is speaking publicly about what happened and how the experience changed her. "It was mayhem when I got there," Isabel...
Minneapolis’ Secret Heat Wave: Warming Groundwater Menaces Springs And Old Pipes
The heat building under Minneapolis is not just in the air. New measurements and long-running studies indicate the groundwater beneath the city is warming, a trend that could ripple up into cherished springs, coldwater streams and even aging pipes. Geologist Greg Brick and other researchers have logged temperatures at
Minneapolis Cafe Serves Free Meals and Reports Rising Profits
A Minneapolis Restaurant Stopped Charging for Food. And Profits Are Up. - Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) Minneapolis - A local cafe has eliminated charges for its food offerings, an approach that has produced higher profits rather than the losses many would expect. The change at Post Mod
Big Crowd For Prince Celebration
(Minneapolis, MN) — Thousands of Prince fans packed downtown Minneapolis on Saturday for a massive sing-along honoring the music icon ahead of what would have been his 69th birthday on Sunday. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey welcomed visitors from around the world, saying Prince believed in the power of love and helped ma
Warming groundwater raises questions about potential effects above ground in Minnesota
Amid the sometimes-wild temperature swings in Minnesota, from hot summer days to frigid winter nights — conditions are a lot more stable just beneath our feet. Anywhere in southern Minnesota, it’s long been understood that groundwater temperatures will be a consistent 45 or 46 degrees. But a Minnesota...
Minneapolis hires consultant to improve City Hall relationships
In an effort to repair the dysfunctional relationship between Minneapolis city leaders, the city contracted with a consultant and will pay out nearly $1.4 million over the next few years.
Meta Lab @ Best Buy to open in more than 50 stores
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 8, 2026-- In partnership with Meta, Best Buy is bringing Meta Lab @ Best Buy to more than 50 of its stores this summer. These 900-square-foot experiential spaces give customers a hands-on way to explore Meta’s full product lineup of AI glasses and VR headsets through interactive demos

















