Families of domestic violence victims call for justice in Minneapolis
Activists joined the families of Mariah Samuels and Allison Lussier in front of the Hennepin County Government Center Thursday afternoon. They say Minneapolis police and others didn't do enough to keep their loved ones safe.
Mass shooting suspect attempted to escape jail, charges say
A Minneapolis mass shooting suspect is now charged with trying to make a brazen escape from jail.
Accused mastermind in murder of Minneapolis realtor takes the stand to defend himself
MINNEAPOLIS — A calm and collected Lyndon Wiggins took the witness stand Thursday morning, denying any involvement with the kidnapping and murder of Monique Baugh, a Minneapolis real estate agent and girlfriend of a former business partner of Wiggins. Prosecutors say the evidence shows Wiggins and Jon Mitchell...
For the Homeless, Finding a Place to Live Is Only Part of the Problem
“Affordable housing is like musical chairs,” as they say in advocacy circles. Klyde, a Minneapolis resident in his early 30s, has been playing this game for most of his life. He lives with chronic pain and a physical disability, and has spent years “working way more hours than my body could keep up with just to...
Northside business owners’ concerns point to challenges awaiting Minneapolis’ next mayor
Minnesota news you can count on. From local stories to explanations on the state or federal government, MinnPost’s independent news is available for free with no paywall. Help us keep it this way with a tax-deductible donation today. At a recent Minneapolis mayoral forum, leading candidates sketched out their...
Small Town in MN Might be the Most Haunted Place in the State
People claim that the small town of Grey Cloud Island, MN is possibly one of the most haunted places in Minnesota. Here are some of the ghost stories.
Serial squatter plagues Minnesota, Wisconsin short-term renters
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Minneapolis woman is facing challenges in evicting a renter who has overstayed her welcome and hasn't paid rent since June. A Minneapolis woman is finding it nearly impossible to get rid of a one-time renter who has a habit of not leaving when she’s supposed to.
Man Sentenced for Stabbing Neighbor to Death in Saint paul
A Saint Paul man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for fatally stabbing another resident at an apartment building last fall. A second count of second-degree intentional murder was dismissed under a plea agreement. According to court records, 65-year-old Robert Lauerne Ramsey was convicted of second-degree...
Vacant Twin Cities Kowalski’s store to become 24/7 gym
A former Kowalski's store that was once slated to become a church is now being transformed into a 24/7 fitness center. Crunch Fitness expects to open at 1646 Diffley Road in Eagan sometime next year. The Eagan Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Crunch Fitness on Tuesday....
Mayoral candidate’s idea to fill empty shops: Tax the landlords
Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh has an idea for filling empty storefronts: When they're vacant, tax the landlord. Why it matters: Retail vacancy blights neighborhoods, raises crime rates, and dampens efforts to restore downtown Minneapolis' vibrancy. Right now, nearly 29% of retail square-footage downtown is...
