Voters Guide | Washington County Sheriff
Jeremy Bolen Age: 45 Current Role: Commander-Administrative Services, Ramsey County Sheriff's Office Past Experience: 22 years of working in Adult Detention, Regions Hospital, Juvenile and Family Court, Patrol, Water Patrol and Administration What do you believe the role of a sheriff should be in cases of law enforceme
Minnesota urban/rural divide: We have more in common than we presume
I grew up in Twin Valley, a town of 723 in the northwestern part of our state. I was born in St. Paul, and I live in Minneapolis today. In my life I have had a rare first-hand experience in seeing the differences between Greater Minnesota and the Twin Cities. And what I have learned […]
Minnesota father describes detainment conditions, life separated from his family
This is the second part of a two-part series on family separation in the Twin Cities. You can read the first part “Minneapolis family shares story of ‘violent’ ICE detainment and 10 months of Separation” here. Luis Caiza is in limbo. He hasn’t been deported. He...
Boy on e-scooter struck, critically injured east of the Twin Cities
A boy is in the hospital with critical injuries after he was struck while riding an e-scooter in the east metro.
Lake Elmo woman found guilty in Housing Stabilization Services fraud scheme
A Lake Elmo, Minnesota woman was found guilty Wednesday of defrauding the state's Housing Stabilization Services program.
Treat Yourself To The Epic All-You-Can-Eat Buffet At This Hidden Gem Minnesota Restaurant Today
Somewhere in a Burnsville strip mall, a dragon is waiting for you, and it’s holding a plate piled high with crab legs. Dragon Star Buffet is the kind of all-you-can-eat hidden gem that makes you wonder why you ever settled for anything less. You know that feeling when you...
Man Sentenced to 71 Months’ Imprisonment for Unlawful Possession of a Machine Gun
MINNEAPOLIS – United States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen announced that Lazerrick Alante Stewart, 20, was sentenced to 71 months in prison for unlawful possession of a machinegun. The defendant previously pleaded guilty on February 19, 2026, and was sentenced before U.S. District Chief Judge Eric C. Tostrud on October 6, 2
Minneapolis homicide near East Lake Street under investigation
A homicide in Minneapolis near East Lake Street and Stevens Avenue is under investigation, according to police.
Minnesota state trooper rescues 2 people inside burning home, third person in critical condition
A Minnesota state trooper is being hailed as a hero after rushing into a burning Minneapolis home to save two people in the Seward neighborhood on Thursday morning, according to the Minneapolis Fire Department.
Great Northern Festival Marks 10th Year With Riverfront Sauna Village, Ice Bar
The Great Northern festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary January 29-31, 2027, with a new riverfront footprint in downtown Minneapolis, an ice bar, a temporary outdoor skating rink, and a slate of climate-focused programming layered into its usual mix of winter sports and public art. The multi-day gathering has b
