Community Action to Honor George Floyd and Demand Justice
What: Action to Honor George Floyd and Demand Justice. When: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Where: Hennepin County Government Center, 300 S. 5th St., Minneapolis, MN 55487. More than five years after George Floyd’s murder by Minneapolis police, community members continue to demand justice and systemic...
Two injured in shooting outside St. Paul fast-food restaurants
Two men were injured when gunfire was exchanged outside fast-food restaurants in St. Paul on Saturday evening. St. Paul Police Department says the incident was reported at 10:30 p.m. on the 1800 block of Suburban Avenue, with officers arriving to find a man suffering gunshot wounds to the torso in a parking lot near...
8 Old-School Diners In Minnesota Where You Can Dine For Less Than $13
Looking for classic diners in Minnesota where you can eat without emptying your wallet?. These 8 nostalgic eateries offer delicious comfort food and plenty of charm!. 1. Mickey’s Diner (St. Paul) Have you ever seen a dining car that looks like it rolled right out of a movie set?
91-year-old Minnesota knitter keeping countless people warm this winter with handmade gifts
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A 91-year-old woman is using her knitting skills to help those in need stay warm during the winter months. Martha Swenson's creative spirit shines through her apartment, filled with fall decorations, blankets, sweaters, and even handmade slippers. Swenson, who learned to knit, crochet, and...
Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday: What’s open, closed; events around Twin Cities
Last week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz officially proclaimed Oct. 13, 2025, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day across the state.
Man used watch to call 911 after falling down riverbank in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minneapolis firefighters rescued a man who fell down a steep riverbank along the Mississippi on Saturday evening. Firefighters say the man called 911 using his watch shortly before 8:30 p.m. after falling down the river bank and ending up in brush. The man said he wasn't...
US unemployment rate spikes among Black women, prompting job fair in Minneapolis
More than 300,000 Black women were laid off or left the workforce by mid-summer, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sweeping ICE Operation Targets 1K Homes
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), with support from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the FBI, has conducted “Operation Twin Shield” in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, reportedly uncovering widespread immigration fraud. Investigators reported that nearly half of those interviewed committed...
St. Paul art group preserves legacy of artist killed in shooting
During the 2025 St. Paul Art Crawl, the Lowertown Lofts Artists Cooperative is honoring the memory of an artist whose life was tragically and violently cut short days before last year's event.
Community meeting and Q&A with St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter
Oct 15, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Highland Park Community Center Auditorium. Registration Required. Join us for a river-focused conversation The post Community meeting and Q&A with St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter first appeared on Community Reporter .
