State panel reviews convicted killers’ clemency requests
The Minnesota Clemency Review Commission is reviewing 35 cases on Friday, including Ronald Reed, who was convicted of the killing of St. Paul Police Officer James Sackett. The commission will make recommendations that could determine whether inmates move closer to being released.
So Minnesota: Historic 1992 St. Paul Winter Carnival ice palace
In 1992, White Bear Lake architect Bill Rust designed the ice palace for the St. Paul Winter Carnival. Joe Mazan explores the history in this week’s So Minnesota.
You Haven’t Tasted A Real Sandwich Until You’ve Visited This Minnesota Deli
The best sandwiches in St. Paul might be hiding in a red building that looks like it could house anything from a garage to a small warehouse, but inside Nelson Cheese & Deli, sandwich perfection happens every single day. This is the kind of place that makes you reconsider your...
Minneapolis chief communications officer fired amid allegations of theft from employees
The Chief Communications Officer for the city of Minneapolis was fired last week amid allegations that he stole cash and credit cards from three fellow city employees, racking up hundreds of dollars in fraudulent charges at tobacco stores, according to five people with knowledge of the investigation. Minneapolis police
In age of AI, ‘mail art’ has special meaning for some Minnesota artists
Allison Anne is collecting artwork for a new project. There's just one rule: every submission has to arrive through the mail. As AI makes it easier to generate art with a click, Anne is part of a small but growing community of artists choosing a slower way to connect: the U.S. mail. They're sending handmade art, one en
Target Sued Over Infant’s Death
(Minneapolis, MN) – Minneapolis-based Target is being sued over the death of a Wisconsin baby whose family says the retailer failed to warn customers about a hazardous toy. The lawsuit claims 10-month-old Esther Jo Bethard died after swallowing a water bead from a Chuckle & Roar activity kit sold exclusively at Target.
This Hole-In-The-Wall Italian Spot In Minnesota Has A Cult Following
Don’t let the “hole-in-the-wall” description fool you, Bar La Grassa in Minneapolis is a polished gem that just happens to inspire the kind of devotion usually reserved for secret speakeasies and underground music venues. The cult following this place has built over the years isn’t based on...
Student Sues U of Minnesota Over Title IX Policies
Student Sues U of Minnesota Over Title IX Policies
Brooklyn Park domestic stabbing leaves 2 hospitalized
Brooklyn Park police say two people are getting treated at a hospital after a domestic dispute escalated to a stabbing.
Seema Tiwari’s debut novel brings mystery along Minnesota’s North Shore
If your summer plans in the Twin Cities could use a good story, this Saturday offers plenty of ways to find one. Meet a debut novelist inspired by Minnesota’s North Shore, celebrate Mexican-American culture at Chicano Fest, sample dishes from Black-owned food trucks and create art at the Walker Art Center.

















