ICE protesters who interrupted Minnesota church service won’t face state charges, prosecutor says
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Dozens of anti-immigration enforcement protesters who face federal criminal charges after they interrupted a Minnesota church service in January, accompanied by former CNN journalist Don Lemon, will not additionally face state charges, a prosecutor said Wednesday. St. Paul City Attorney Irene Kao
Dakota County sheriff calls boom in overdose cases an epidemic
In Dakota County, where there are just under a million residents, there were 25 suspected overdoses between May 29 through June 2 — two of which were fatal.
Hopkins elementary school put on lockdown after threatening phone call, similar to earlier call...
HOPKINS, Minn. — Two days after high schoolers in Hopkins were released early, an elementary school in the district also received a threatening phone call. In a letter to families on Wednesday, Alice Smith Elementary School leaders stated that they received a call at the main office, which was interpreted as a threat.
Flurry of black bear sightings in residential neighborhoods across Minnesota
So far this year, there have been about 200 bear sightings in the Twin Cities metro alone.
Minnesota Yacht Club festival announces kickoff concert
The Minnesota Yacht Club festival is scheduled to take place July 17–19, but it'll now be preceded by a kickoff concert at the Varsity Theater.
Elliot Engen drops bid for auditor, files for new term in Minnesota House after...
State Rep. Elliot Engen, who was arrested in March on suspicion of drunken driving, quietly dropped his bid for state auditor and will instead run for a new term in the Minnesota House.
Oakdale couple charged after police found a 14-year-old girl hiding in box in bedroom
OAKDALE, Minn. — An Oakdale couple has been charged with criminal sexual conduct after police found a teenage girl hiding in a cardboard box in their bedroom. According to the charging document, 49-year-old Andrew Olson and 47-year-old Angeline Olson face criminal sexual misconduct charges. The Maplewood Police Departm
Bricksworth is opening a third brewery and pizzeria in the Twin Cities
Bricksworth Beer Co. is opening a third location in the Twin Cities.
Mankato East softball falls in opening round of state to Cretin-Derham Hall
NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Mankato East softball team battled Cretin-Derham Hall in the opening round of this year’s Class AAA state tournament on Tuesday. Cretin-Derham Hall wins by a final of 11-2. The Cougars take on Simley in the consolation bracket on Wednesday at 9:00 in the...
Aquatennial gets new leadership, will return in July
After previous organizers decided to stop running the Aquatennial, a new organization has stepped up to lead the Minneapolis festival into 2026 adn beyond.
