Saint Paul MN

As the year winds down, the City of Minneapolis has positioned itself on the vanguard of the fight for fair wages, announcing an upcoming increase to its minimum wage that will benefit thousands of workers. Starting January 1, 2026, the hourly minimum wage for employees in Minneapolis will see a raise to $16.37, a...

Two men have been convicted of murdering a man​ in north Minneapolis in 2023, and both are expected to spend life in prison.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN – Drivers across the Twin Cities and much of southern Minnesota should prepare for slick road conditions late tonight into Monday morning, as a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and...

A felony warrant has been issued in an Eden Prairie case alleging an online luxury car scam that defrauded buyers of nearly $191,000.

In a recent city council meeting, St. Louis Park solidified December 18 as International Migrants Day, aligning with the United Nations' initiative to shed light on the complexities and contributions of migrants worldwide, the city announced on social media. With a proclamation that speaks to Minnesota's rich...

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed an ordinance Thursday that would have mandated the city provide portable bathrooms and handwashing stations for large homeless encampments and, in most cases, give those living there at least one week’s notice before the camp is shut down. The vote on whether or not...

An investigation is underway in St. Paul after a federal agent fired his gun after being struck by a motorist on Sunday morning. According to St. Paul Police Department, the incident happened around 8:20 a.m. on the 1300 block of Westminster Street. SPPD says it was alerted to a shots-fired...

Unseen Damage from Persistent Pests (Image Credits: Pixabay) Minneapolis – Squirrels, those nimble creatures often spotted darting through urban parks, can become unwelcome guests when they infiltrate residential spaces. Unseen ... Read more The post Safeguarding Twin Cities Homes: How Squirrel Removal is Handled in...

The rhythm is alive at TKO Drumline and Knockout Dance Team practice. There, dancers and drummers ages 5 to 18 are running through beats and choreography — routines that complement each other by design. Coach Byron Hawkins has been ushering kids through TKO for 20 years — 10 of...

Family members say ICE agents handcuffed a 13-year-old boy in Eden Prairie before detaining his father during enforcement activity.