January thaw continues Friday in Twin Cities before dangerous cold returns
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesotans have one more day to enjoy the January thaw before the return of dangerous cold. Friday morning will be mild in the Twin Cities with lows in the 20s, with highs reaching into the upper 30s before an evening temperature drop. The metro will be in the...
Minnesota Braces for Arctic Blast: Wind Chills Plummet to -40 This Weekend
Country Herald is a community news platform for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will County. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Minneapolis, MN – Extremely cold weather will descend on Minnesota this weekend, bringing life-threatening wind chills as low as -40...
Man Slips Cuffs, Grabs Officer’s Gun During 2 Escape Attempts
Authorities say Kyle Stewart Vanwert, 39, was suspected of selling drugs, with active warrants for fleeing police in a motor vehicle and first-degree burglary in Hennepin County.
Gophers offer scholarship to No. 1 running back in South Carolina
Spartansburg, South Carolina's Jaylen McGill is a name to monitor in the class of 2026.
Statewide Missing Person Alert: Minnesota Man Disappears After Going to Work
Apple Valley, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities are asking for the public’s help with finding a Minnesota man who disappeared after going to work. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension issued a statewide missing person alert for the missing man on Wednesday afternoon. He...
Kid Rock Bringing His 2025 Spring Tour to Minnesota
FRI 3/21 - Omaha, Nebraska. Kid Rock last performed in Minnesota in April of 2022 at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, and his hits include All Summer Long, Picture, Cowboy, and more. High energy, high power, high volume. (CAUTION: Not family friendly.) Kid Rock at the...
Texas man indicted for escaping federal custody in Minnesota
The 48-year-old walked away from a reentry center in the Twin Cities.
Talk of dropping Minneapolis City Council to part time; changing how they are elected
Deena Winter at the Star Tribune reports: “The Minneapolis Charter Commission may look at making the City Council part time, re-examining how much council members are paid and changing the way they’re elected.”. The Star Tribune’s Susan Du reports: “Minnesotans can look up any...
St. Paul man accused of firing armor-piercing bullets at officer charged with attempted murder
Dash cam video was released showing part of the incident.
Minneapolis restaurant manager, 45, charged with raping 16-year-old bartender
The assault took place after the victim's shift, according to the charge.
