Food banks, meal kitchens brace for impact as food benefits set to stop
(FOX 9) - Unless the government shutdown ends, more than 400,000 Minnesotans will lose their food benefits on Saturday, a threat that has driven more people to food banks and meal kitchens throughout the metro. Twin Cities food banks, meal kitchens see uptick in demand. What they're saying:. "We really...
13-year-old girl saved by off-duty officer during attack on St. Paul bridge
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a bridge in St. Paul before an off-duty police officer intervened, scaring away the assailant and bringing her home safely. The suspect fled, but was later arrested and tied to other criminal sexual acts. Eh Doe Soe,...
Hennepin Avenue in Uptown set to fully reopen Friday after two years of work...
After two years of construction, city leaders and business owners will take part in a ceremony on Hennepin Avenue Friday. Are businesses excited this major thoroughfare is finally open? For the most part, yes - but there are concerns about parking.
Families of domestic violence victims call for justice in Minneapolis
Activists joined the families of Mariah Samuels and Allison Lussier in front of the Hennepin County Government Center Thursday afternoon. They say Minneapolis police and others didn't do enough to keep their loved ones safe.
Mass shooting suspect attempted to escape jail, charges say
A Minneapolis mass shooting suspect is now charged with trying to make a brazen escape from jail.
Accused mastermind in murder of Minneapolis realtor takes the stand to defend himself
MINNEAPOLIS — A calm and collected Lyndon Wiggins took the witness stand Thursday morning, denying any involvement with the kidnapping and murder of Monique Baugh, a Minneapolis real estate agent and girlfriend of a former business partner of Wiggins. Prosecutors say the evidence shows Wiggins and Jon Mitchell...
For the Homeless, Finding a Place to Live Is Only Part of the Problem
“Affordable housing is like musical chairs,” as they say in advocacy circles. Klyde, a Minneapolis resident in his early 30s, has been playing this game for most of his life. He lives with chronic pain and a physical disability, and has spent years “working way more hours than my body could keep up with just to...
Northside business owners’ concerns point to challenges awaiting Minneapolis’ next mayor
Minnesota news you can count on. From local stories to explanations on the state or federal government, MinnPost’s independent news is available for free with no paywall. Help us keep it this way with a tax-deductible donation today. At a recent Minneapolis mayoral forum, leading candidates sketched out their...
Small Town in MN Might be the Most Haunted Place in the State
People claim that the small town of Grey Cloud Island, MN is possibly one of the most haunted places in Minnesota. Here are some of the ghost stories.
Serial squatter plagues Minnesota, Wisconsin short-term renters
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Minneapolis woman is facing challenges in evicting a renter who has overstayed her welcome and hasn't paid rent since June. A Minneapolis woman is finding it nearly impossible to get rid of a one-time renter who has a habit of not leaving when she’s supposed to.
