Hopkins police investigating shooting that left woman dead
An investigation is underway in Hopkins following a shooting that left a woman dead and a man in custody on Saturday.
Incoming snow, freezing rain sparks travel alert in Twin Cities
Weather officials are warning of potentially treacherous road conditions in the Twin Cities as a variety of wintry weather arrives on Sunday. The National Weather Service says that a combination of snow, sleet and freezing rain could "lead to icy travel conditions" late Sunday morning into early afternoon. The Twin...
Quick-thinking first responders put out EV fire at Twin Cities gas station
A late-night stop at a gas station in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, could have turned dangerous — but quick thinking and teamwork helped prevent the worst.
Coon Rapids woman, 43, killed in New Year’s Day crash with freight train
A woman was killed when a train struck their car on New Year's Day in Coon Rapids. The Anoka County Sheriff's Office says the collision between a car and a freight train was reported near 119th Avenue Northwest and Northdale Boulevard Northwest at around 3:45 p.m. Thursday. The driver and...
Minneapolis Police Officers Exemplify Community Spirit by Assisting Elderly Man with Wheelchair in Snow
Minneapolis isn't just cold in temperature, but stories of warmth in human gestures often cut through the icy surroundings, reminding us that kindness can be found in unexpected places. A recent act of generosity unfolded when Minneapolis Police Department officers went beyond their call of duty to assist an elderly...
More than 1200 dogs are sniffing around in St. Paul this weekend for the...
More than 1,200 canines in 197 breeds will compete for a array of American Kennel Club awards when Land O’Lakes Kennel Club presents its annual Dog Show at Saint Paul RiverCentre.
Minneapolis has 126 more shelter beds this year
Just in time for the temperature to drop, the City of Minneapolis announced 126 new shelter beds and 123 new housing units this winter for residents experiencing homelessness. “We in Minneapolis have every obligation to make sure we are providing dignified, warm space so that people can live and so that they can be...
Minneapolis Encampments: A Stone Around The Neck
A call for more stringent social service screening. I survived homelessness and can say first hand that since at ‘92, this city has dealt with it like a cat covering up its waste. For instance, a couple years ago or so, the community welcomed Powderhorn Park’s tent city only...
Hennepin County, MN – Scam Alert: Fake Court Documents Target Residents
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Hennepin County, MN – Residents across Hennepin County are being warned to stay alert after authorities reported a rise in sophisticated scams using fake court documents and law enforcement threats to...
Mounds View High School principal says restricting cell phones has increased connection
ListenThis school implemented a strict cellphone policy, a year later the principal said students are doing better. At Mounds View High School in Arden Hills, Minn., a cellphone isn’t just a communication tool for students, it’s an attendance sheet for teachers. “Students come into the class, they put...

















