Minneapolis’ first all-Native American fire crew is redefining what public safety looks like
ListenMinneapolis’ first all-Native American fire crew is redefining what public safety looks like. At Minneapolis Fire Station 6, Engine 10’s A-shift recently renewed their commitment to stay together for two more years, continuing their work out of the city’s busiest station. Inside the station stands Captain...
TSA Officers in Minneapolis and Las Vegas Receive $10,000 Bonuses for Service During Federal...
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at two of the nation’s busiest airports – Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) received $10,000 bonus checks recently from U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, recognizing their service during the...
50 years strong: Minnesota’s Hmong community celebrates New Year in St. Paul
In the Twin Cities arts scene this weekend, Hmong New Year will kick off with two days of music, dance and more than 130 vendors at the St. Paul RiverCentre. Rondo residents and community members will create personal archives through collage-making at Golden Thyme Cafe, while three Minneapolis artists are debuting...
Gyms increase efforts to help Silver Sneakers members impacted by Blue Cross cuts
MINNEAPOLIS — The YMCA of the North and Life Time Fitness are each working on solutions for thousands of senior members who recently learned that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota will no longer cover their memberships through the SilverSneakers program. "I was really mad," said Barry Baines,...
Man Sentenced to Decades in Prison for Crime Spree That Killed One in Kandiyohi...
(KNSI) – A man who went on a crime spree starting in the Twin Cities and ending near Willmar has been sentenced to more than 38 years in prison. Ameer Matariyeh has pleaded guilty to second degree murder and attempted second degree murder for a wave of violence carried out on October 22nd, 2024. Around 1:00 that...
Disturbing clip shows ICE agent pepper spray woman with cane at point -blank range
A video is circulating showing a woman with a cane being pepper-sprayed at point-blank range by an ICE agent and then tackled to the ground during a protest. A clash between civilians and ICE in Minnesota resulted in a woman being pepper sprayed at close range. . A large crowd gathered...
Attorneys general lawsuit claims housing funding cuts could increase homelessness
Catholic Charities Twin Cities, Hennepin County, Ramsey County and state housing leaders are warning that proposed HUD funding changes could destabilize housing programs and force residents back into homelessness.
Minnesota organizations push back on federal homeless housing cuts
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minnesota housing advocates are holding an overnight vigil at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis starting Tuesday evening and ending Wednesday morning. They said they are standing in solidarity to speak out on the changes and cuts to federal homeless housing funding assistance. Staying...
Is the use of tear gas by law enforcement officers considered a war crime?
MinnPost’s reporting is always free, but it isn’t free to produce. We rely on donations from readers to fund our independent journalism. Will you make a gift to support our local news coverage today?. Though many have condemned the use of tear gas on protestors, the Chemical Weapons...
Minneapolis Police Utilize License Plate Readers to Recover Carjacked Vehicle and Arrest Suspect
In a recent incident in Minneapolis, the marriage of technology and police work led to the swift recovery of a carjacked vehicle and the arrest of one suspect involved in the crime. The vehicle, taken by force near 21st Avenue South and 29th Street East, was located thanks to the use of automatic license plate...
