Twin Cities holiday shoppers pack stores on Super Saturday
Twin Cities shoppers were out and about on Super Saturday, the second-busiest shopping day of the year. The day lands on the final Saturday before Christmas annually.
Tunnel to Towers pays off mortgage of slain Minn. FF/medic’s home
BURNSVILLE, Minn. — A nonprofit group is paying off the mortgage for the home belonging to the family of fallen Burnsville Fire Department firefighter and paramedic Adam Finseth . The Tunnel to Towers Foundation will pay off the mortgage on the Finseth family through the Fallen First Responder Home...
Minneapolis Leads in Fair Wage Battle with Minimum Wage Hike to $16.37 in 2026
As the year winds down, the City of Minneapolis has positioned itself on the vanguard of the fight for fair wages, announcing an upcoming increase to its minimum wage that will benefit thousands of workers. Starting January 1, 2026, the hourly minimum wage for employees in Minneapolis will see a raise to $16.37, a...
2 men convicted of murder in 2023 north Minneapolis shooting
Two men have been convicted of murdering a man in north Minneapolis in 2023, and both are expected to spend life in prison.
Twin Cities Weather Alert: Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain Overnight
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN – Drivers across the Twin Cities and much of southern Minnesota should prepare for slick road conditions late tonight into Monday morning, as a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and...
Warrant issued in Eden Prairie luxury car scam
A felony warrant has been issued in an Eden Prairie case alleging an online luxury car scam that defrauded buyers of nearly $191,000.
St. Louis Park Proclaims December 18 as International Migrants Day, Honoring Immigrant Contributions in...
In a recent city council meeting, St. Louis Park solidified December 18 as International Migrants Day, aligning with the United Nations' initiative to shed light on the complexities and contributions of migrants worldwide, the city announced on social media. With a proclamation that speaks to Minnesota's rich...
Minneapolis mayor vetoes ‘humane’ encampment ordinance
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed an ordinance Thursday that would have mandated the city provide portable bathrooms and handwashing stations for large homeless encampments and, in most cases, give those living there at least one week’s notice before the camp is shut down. The vote on whether or not...
Police: Federal agent fires gun after being struck by driver in St. Paul
An investigation is underway in St. Paul after a federal agent fired his gun after being struck by a motorist on Sunday morning. According to St. Paul Police Department, the incident happened around 8:20 a.m. on the 1300 block of Westminster Street. SPPD says it was alerted to a shots-fired...
Safeguarding Twin Cities Homes: How Squirrel Removal is Handled in Minneapolis
Unseen Damage from Persistent Pests (Image Credits: Pixabay) Minneapolis – Squirrels, those nimble creatures often spotted darting through urban parks, can become unwelcome guests when they infiltrate residential spaces. Unseen ... Read more The post Safeguarding Twin Cities Homes: How Squirrel Removal is Handled in...

















