Four years after “strong mayor” change in Minneapolis, power grab escalates on multiple fronts
It’s been more than four years since Minneapolis voters narrowly approved a “strong mayor” government structure, as put forward by the charter commission. Some of us who believe in the idea of maintaining a strong city council had feared the next move to limit council authority would be more dramatic and radical. Something like designating them as “part-time” — cutting their pay and slashing...
Five Minnesota Beers Win Big Awards At 2026 World Beer Cup
Cheers to this! 5 Minnesota-made beers are among the best in the world, winning awards at this year's World Beer Cup. A Duluth-made beer, three Twin Cities beers, and a Rochester-brewed beer all won awards.
Frost in the forecast as temperatures stay below normal
MINNESOTA — The next several nights and mornings will feature temperatures dropping near the freezing point, which means the potential for widespread frost is back in the forecast. The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities said it will not be issuing a Frost Advisory for Tuesday night, despite...
Shooter still at large after sparking Brooklyn Park shelter-in-place
The suspect was involved in "a family dispute," police say.
HCMC closure: Lawmakers weigh sales tax hike, state funding to save hospital
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Time is running out for lawmakers and hospital leaders trying to keep HCMC open as the hospital’s financial crisis deepens. HCMC has operated at a loss for eight of the past 10 years, mainly due to unpaid medical bills. Even a small increase in uncompensated care — just 2% from 2020 to 2024 — meant $60 million more in losses, pushing the total...
Feds: Feeding Our Future ringleader tried to ‘minimize her starring role’ in by leaking...
Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis are asking a judge to prohibit convicted fraudster Aimee Bock from speaking with her two adult sons from jail after she allegedly directed the men to send sensitive evidence from her case to elected officials and the news media ahead of her May 21 sentencing. In...
Bank relocating to Richfield, dealing huge blow to downtown St. Paul
AgriBank is relocating its workforce after nearly 60 years in St. Paul.
The Rebellion Grows: Another Minnesota City Ditches the New State Flag
Another Minnesota city council has voted to ditch the "North Star" banner, adding momentum to the statewide flag rebellion.
The 4 Most Polite Cities in America (And the 3 Rudest, According to Delivery...
Delivery drivers crisscross American cities every day, handing off packages and meals to strangers amid traffic and tight schedules. Their frontline role makes them keen observers of local courtesy, from quick hellos at doors to patience on the road. While direct nationwide polls of drivers on city politeness remain limited, recent studies on urban rudeness ... Read more The post The 4 Most Polite Cities...
Heartbreaking News From MN’s Como Park Zoo: Beloved Lion Mumford Has Passed Away
The emotional announcement about Mumford’s passing is hitting especially hard for families who visited him over the years.

















