Family continues search for missing Dakota County woman
Two years after Nikki Anderson disappeared, her family is still searching for answers. Anderson’s sister Autumn Lehrke and private investigator Tom Tracy join us to discuss the ongoing investigation, the search for new leads, and a $50,000 reward being offered for information.
2 parents charged after child found with “extensive bruising,” court docs say
Two Burnsville, Minnesota, parents are facing charges after medical officials found their child had "extensive bruising" following a welfare check at their home, according to court documents filed on Friday.
Reckless Plan to Put Lyndale Flower Shop out of Business Careens Forward
Welcome back to The Flyover, your daily digest of important, overlooked, and/or interesting Minnesota news stories. Won't Anyone (Always) Think of (Only) the Small Businesses?. When it comes to unsurprising news, “city’s actions anger small business owners” is the “dog bites man” of municipal reporting. Yet because the
John Legend To Light Up North Minneapolis Armory At SoarNorth Fundraising Blowout
John Legend is headed to downtown Minneapolis for a one-night-only performance, headlining the Northside Achievement Zone's SoarNorth Gala at the Minneapolis Armory on Saturday, Oct. 24. The star power is landing on an event that has turned into a financial lifeline for North Minneapolis programs. The fifth annual Soar
State panel reviews convicted killers’ clemency requests
The Minnesota Clemency Review Commission is reviewing 35 cases on Friday, including Ronald Reed, who was convicted of the killing of St. Paul Police Officer James Sackett. The commission will make recommendations that could determine whether inmates move closer to being released.
So Minnesota: Historic 1992 St. Paul Winter Carnival ice palace
In 1992, White Bear Lake architect Bill Rust designed the ice palace for the St. Paul Winter Carnival. Joe Mazan explores the history in this week’s So Minnesota.
You Haven’t Tasted A Real Sandwich Until You’ve Visited This Minnesota Deli
The best sandwiches in St. Paul might be hiding in a red building that looks like it could house anything from a garage to a small warehouse, but inside Nelson Cheese & Deli, sandwich perfection happens every single day. This is the kind of place that makes you reconsider your...
Minneapolis chief communications officer fired amid allegations of theft from employees
The Chief Communications Officer for the city of Minneapolis was fired last week amid allegations that he stole cash and credit cards from three fellow city employees, racking up hundreds of dollars in fraudulent charges at tobacco stores, according to five people with knowledge of the investigation. Minneapolis police
In age of AI, ‘mail art’ has special meaning for some Minnesota artists
Allison Anne is collecting artwork for a new project. There's just one rule: every submission has to arrive through the mail. As AI makes it easier to generate art with a click, Anne is part of a small but growing community of artists choosing a slower way to connect: the U.S. mail. They're sending handmade art, one en
Target Sued Over Infant’s Death
(Minneapolis, MN) – Minneapolis-based Target is being sued over the death of a Wisconsin baby whose family says the retailer failed to warn customers about a hazardous toy. The lawsuit claims 10-month-old Esther Jo Bethard died after swallowing a water bead from a Chuckle & Roar activity kit sold exclusively at Target.
