ICE: Agent ‘defensively’ fired gun at fleeing motorist after being hit
U.S. Immigrations and Customs (ICE) says one of its agent fired his gun "defensively" after he and another agent were allegedly struck by a motorist attempting to flee arrest in St. Paul on Sunday morning. The use-of-force incident happened around 8:20 a.m. on the 1300 block of Westminster Street, prompting...
Emotional sentencing for man convicted twice of orchestrating kidnapping and killing of a Minneapolis...
An emotional sentencing for a man convicted twice of orchestrating the kidnapping and killing of Minneapolis realtor Monique Baugh in 2019. 40-year old Lyndon Wiggins was given a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
New restaurant for former Owamni space on West River Parkway sought
The MPRB is seeking proposals for a new restaurateur to run the space that formerly housed James Beard Award-winning Owamni after Chef Sean Sherman announced he would move locations to the main floor of the Guthrie Theater beginning in April 2026. The Water Works Pavilion at Mill Ruins Park is...
Minnesota Mom Arrested After Allegedly Tackling Teen to the Ground on Carnival Cruise
Paetra Ann Grandsberry now faces child abuse charges
Police in Twin Cities pitted between competing demands of protesters and federal agents
We need your help to raise $120,000 by December 31. Will you make a donation to our nonprofit newsroom to help power your source for Minnesota news in 2026 and beyond?. Federal immigration actions targeting the Twin Cities have put local police at the center of a tug-of-war. More than...
Minneapolis Advances Plans for George Floyd Square: From Site of Mourning to Beacon of...
In a significant development for Minneapolis and the nation, the City of Minneapolis Government has announced the progression of plans to transform the area known as George Floyd Square. The intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, a site that has seen waves of protest and acts of mourning following the death...
New Minimum Wage, Break Rules Start Jan. 1st
With the minimum wage set to rise, Minnesota’s workers will have a little more breathing room in their budgets. It's a small win for many.
Somali-American lawmaker says he was targeted in attempted break-in
Minnesota state Rep. Samakab Hussein says an attempted break-in occurred at his family's home in St. Paul on Friday.
MN Paid Family Leave: Walz Launches New Era for Families
The Twin Cities Embrace MN Paid Family Leave: What You Need to Know. In a historic move for the state, Governor Walz announced today that MN paid family leave officially begins on January 1, 2026. This new program marks a significant shift for workers across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota, ensuring no one has...
New crossing bells frustrating homeowners closest to Southwest Light Rail tracks
Light rail trains are at least a year away from beginning service on the Green Line Extension, but some of those who live closest to the new line are already feeling and hearing a significant impact.

















