‘They wouldn’t know the truth if it hit them in the face’: Tou Thao...
Former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao is once again speaking publicly about the criminal cases connected to the 2020 death of George Floyd, offering sharp criticism of prosecutors, media coverage, law enforcement leaders, and Minnesota officials during a recent interview with Alpha News host Liz Collin. Thao, who
Lionel Richie cuts St. Paul concert short due to apparent illness
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
St. Paul city council member proposes making their positions full-time, with a salary increase
A city council member in St. Paul is proposing to ditch the part-time council structure and increase the council members’ salaries.
Lonely’s Bar opens in historic Minneapolis building
Lonely's Bar has opened in the historic former home of Pracna on Main in Minneapolis.
The Twin Cities has a housing shortage, but it could be much worse
Minneapolis' housing deregulation over the past decade has helped keep the Twin Cities from plummeting into the deepest hole when it comes to affordable housing availability. The big picture: A new report by the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and New York University highlights Minneapolis as an example of
Hennepin County sheriff conceals bodycam footage by calling officers ‘undercover’
Allanzo Johnson had just left a corner store in north Minneapolis when he noticed a black pickup truck pull out behind him. It trailed him for half a dozen blocks and then its police lights flicked on. Johnson, 26, was confused. He was driving the speed limit. He was wearing his seatbelt. He wasn’t a […]
Giant Duck, Big Crowds and Tight Security Headline Twin Cities Pride Weekend
Twin Cities Pride is back in Loring Park this weekend, rolling out two days of live music, more than 600 vendors, a 61-foot rubber duck that is basically impossible to overlook, and a downtown parade. Organizers say they are trying to keep the mood high while keeping support services highly visible as crowds pack the p
Minneapolis Man Sentenced for Aiding and Abetting Violent Carjacking
MINNEAPOLIS – On June 16, 2026, a Minneapolis man was sentenced to 90 months' imprisonment after pleading guilty to aiding and abetting a violent carjacking that resulted in serious bodily injury to one of the victims, announced U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen. According to court documents, on August 24,...
Three in custody after fire at vacant Burnsville school
BURNSVILLE, Minn. — Three people were arrested after a fire at a vacant Burnsville school on Wednesday night. Firefighters told KARE 11 that flames broke out at Metcalf Middle School around 10 p.m. Burnsville Police said they arrived to find people inside the building. Metcalf Middle School is permanently...
Armed Carjacker and Repeat Violent Offender Sentenced to 170 Months for Multiple Firearms Offenses...
MINNEAPOLIS – United States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen announced today that Cameron Davon Durand, 32, was sentenced to 170 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm as a felon in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and for discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, namely, an armed carjacking in
