11 protesters arrested in Minneapolis sit-in calling for stronger immigrant protections
Eleven immigrant rights advocates were arrested in Minneapolis early Wednesday morning, while staging an hours-long sit-in at Mayor Jacob Frey’s office. Protesters with the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) went to Mayor Frey’s office Tuesday afternoon, bringing petitions outlining their demands for...
Calls for accountability in the murder of Mariah Samuels grow louder
Mariah Samuels was described by her family as a dedicated mother to two beautiful sons, a dog groomer who loved animals and someone passionate about living life to her fullest. That all ended abruptly on Sept. 14, when Samuels’ ex-boyfriend allegedly shot her 10 times outside her family home in north Minneapolis,...
Charges: Former Minneapolis council member crashed into parked car, tried to drive away
Alondra Espejel, also known as Alondra Cano, was charged on Thursday with one count of third-degree DWI for refusing to submit to a breath test and one count of fourth-degree DWI.
Organizer of Job Fair for Black Women in Minneapolis wants other cities to get...
About 300,000 Black women left the U.S. labor force between February and April 2025. The number was appalling to Sheletta Brundige. She said the worst part was the lack of attention. So she organized a Job Fair for Black Women in Minneapolis in Oct.
West 7th Shows up for No Kings Rally
Hundreds of people joined in the national “No Kings” protest at Lexington and West 7th on October 18 to protest The post West 7th Shows up for No Kings Rally first appeared on Community Reporter .
Dakota County, City of Eagan team up for new housing development on the site...
The City of Eagan plans for the development to have around 1,000 homes on the site, including 20% in affordable housing.
Man Sentenced to Prison For ‘Dangerous’ Rochester Police Chase
The St. Paul man was accused of swerving toward oncoming vehicles during the wrong-way high-speed pursuit in Rochester last November.
Food banks, meal kitchens brace for impact as food benefits set to stop
(FOX 9) - Unless the government shutdown ends, more than 400,000 Minnesotans will lose their food benefits on Saturday, a threat that has driven more people to food banks and meal kitchens throughout the metro. Twin Cities food banks, meal kitchens see uptick in demand. What they're saying:. "We really...
13-year-old girl saved by off-duty officer during attack on St. Paul bridge
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a bridge in St. Paul before an off-duty police officer intervened, scaring away the assailant and bringing her home safely. The suspect fled, but was later arrested and tied to other criminal sexual acts. Eh Doe Soe,...
Hennepin Avenue in Uptown set to fully reopen Friday after two years of work...
After two years of construction, city leaders and business owners will take part in a ceremony on Hennepin Avenue Friday. Are businesses excited this major thoroughfare is finally open? For the most part, yes - but there are concerns about parking.

















