Dakota nation announces collaboration to boost well-being for Native American girls
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community recently announced a partnership with Girls on The Run Minnesota, providing a $330,000 grant to support Native girls’ health and wellness through local schools and Native nonprofits. Girls on The Run Minnesota has state-wide after-school programs for girls in third through...
Minneapolis Police Department Welcomes New Community Service Officers Aiming for Law Enforcement Careers
The Minneapolis Police Department has recently infused new blood into its ranks with the graduation of eight Community Service Officers (CSOs). According to their social media announcement, these novices have completed a three-week intensive CSO Academy and are now embarking on the journey towards becoming...
Carver County K9 Unit’s Keen Nose Leads to Felony Drug Charges During Routine Traffic...
In the quiet early hours just before 2 AM on June 18, a standard traffic stop by the Carver County Sheriff's Office took an unexpected turn. An officer, out on night shift patrol, flagged down a vehicle for what appeared to be routine traffic infractions and suspicious driving behavior. The situation escalated when...
First Alert: Heat returns along with severe thunderstorms
FRIDAY: A 30% chance for showers and thunderstorms continues for today. Severe weather isn’t expected for the bulk of the day with highs in the 60s and 70s. OVERNIGHT FRIDAY: Confidence is increasing that we’ll see a few severe thunderstorms overnight tonight into early Saturday morning. At this time, all modes of...
Summer Fun: Fairs, Festivals & Events
Summer Fun: Fairs, Festivals & Events Summer Fun: Fairs, Festivals & EventsBy Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | July 2025 Movies in the Parks – St. Paul Parks and Recreation is hosting the following free movies, beginning at dusk. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to join the fun. “The Parent Trap,” July 10 at […] The post...
Grammy-winning Burna Boy bringing 360-degree stage show to Minneapolis
Following the release of his upcoming album, Burna Boy will come to The Armory.
Minnesota Fireworks Show Ranks Top 10 in America For 2025
This weekend marks what many consider the unofficial kickoff to summer. Across Minnesota, cities come alive with festivals, celebrations, and, of course, fireworks. Among all these events, one show stands out above the rest. USA Today recently released its Reader's Choice Awards list of the "10 Best Places to See...
Dark Horse to reopen under new ownership
Dark Horse to reopen under new ownership Dark Horse to reopen under new ownershipBy Tim Spitzack | Editor | July 2025 Despite a string of closures in the St. Paul restaurant scene over the past several months, one eatery has resurfaced under new ownership and its owners are bullish on the future of Lowertown. Buoyed...
Off-duty St. Paul officers arrest suspect carjacker after he crashed a stolen car and...
St. Paul Police said two off-duty police officers successfully arrested a suspect carjacker who crashed a stolen vehicle and then fired a gun.
Hold Up—A Florida Mall Just Beat Minnesota’s MOA?
Minnesota is the birthplace of the modern, enclosed shopping mall, and not only do we have the biggest and most popular one in the country, but we’re also home to many other great malls. So, it makes sense we’d show up on any national rankings. USA Today just...