Minn. Gov. calls in National Guard over cyberattack
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz activated the National Guard in response to a cyberattack that raised public safety concerns in St. Paul. The cybersecurity attack St. Paul’s cybersecurity systems detected “suspicious activity” on the city’s network, Mayor Melvin Carter revealed during a recent press conference. “We now...
Twin Cities Braces for Multiple Days of Storms Starting Thursday, Threatening Weekend Plans
Minneapolis, MN – While Wednesday will bring sunshine across much of Minnesota, a quick shift to stormier conditions is on the horizon. A stalled frontal boundary is expected to keep rain and thunderstorm chances elevated from Thursday through Sunday, with the possibility of heavy downpours disrupting outdoor events....
New tunnel under Bloomington road helps turtles safely cross street
A study from the Minnesota Zoo found the segment of road near the Richardson Nature Center was the worst for turtles, with hundreds hit by cars each year.
The Next Wave of Socialist Politicians Will Bring Crisis, Not Change
In Minneapolis, Democratic Socialist Omar Fateh is favored to be Minneapolis' next mayor. In New York City, bettors say there's an 80 percent chance that socialist Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor. "We have to continue to elect more socialists, and we have to ensure we are unapologetic about...
Truck driver who admitted to hitting motorist’s vehicle with hatchet in 2023 sentenced to...
HASTINGS, Minn. — A Texas semi driver who admitted to striking another motorist's vehicle with a hatchet in 2023 was sentenced Tuesday to three years of supervised probation. Chiam Aryah Leib Slater, of Houston, was convicted of making threats of violence and causing property damage during a road rage...
Amid financial crisis, Hennepin County Board approves takeover of Minneapolis hospital
In a 6-1 vote Tuesday, Hennepin County commissioners voted to dissolve the Hennepin Healthcare System board, assuming oversight and control of Hennepin County Medical Center in the process. In a statement, Hennepin County said assuming control of Minnesota's largest Level I trauma center from the volunteer board will...
Missing Vulnerable Adult Found Safe, Saint Paul Police Department Thanks Community for Assistance
In a brief update that will surely ease a community's concern, the Saint Paul Police Department announced on their social media that Amberlin, the vulnerable young adult who was reported missing since August 5, has been found. The police department kept the details to a minimum, simply sharing a heartfelt "Thank you"...
Minnesota retail cannabis shops are getting licenses… but they have nothing to sell
NEW BRIGHTON, Minn. — The owners of Lucky Strains Cannabis Dispensary in New Brighton are just a bit excited to finally have a state license to dispense cannabis. "I'm like over the top," said Philly Modlin. "I would be on the roof with a megaphone if I could be."
Doctors warn of lingering health effects from Canadian wildfire smoke, even after the smoke...
MINNEAPOLIS — The skies were mostly clear and blue in the Twin Cities Tuesday, but Dr. Dorothy Curran says we're not in the clear yet when it comes to breathing problems and the Canadian wildfire smoke. "We definitely do see some patients who have lingering symptoms," Dr. Curran said.
Minneapolis Police Nab Suspected Car Thief After Unlikely Return to Crime Scene
An observant Minneapolis police officer's routine task of returning a stolen car to its owner turned into an arrest when the suspected car thief brazenly returned to the location of his alleged crime. As detailed in a recent social media post by the Minneapolis Police Department, the officer was reviewing...