Saint Paul MN

This story was originally published by Mother Jones. Bianca Sonnenberg’s uniform has become her security blanket. Before ICE arrived in Minneapolis, she would change when she finished her route. Recently, she’s hoped her identity as a US Postal Service worker would protect her from getting targeted by ICE operations....

A man will spend decades in prison after a jury found him guilty of killing three people during a shooting at a homeless encampment in Minneapolis in October 2024. Earl Bennett, 42, of Minneapolis, was sentenced Feb. 18 to more than 86 years in prison after being convicted of three counts of second-degree intentional...

A former St. Paul teacher was sentenced to probation on Friday for punching a student in November of 2024. Andre Lee Jordan was initially charged with third- and fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct and third-degree assault, but a jury found him not guilty of the sex crimes during a trial in December, according to...

"Has anyone ever experienced this long of a delay?" Minneapolis homeowner shares concerns after region of city goes dark for 2 days: 'What the heck do you do?' first appeared on The Cool Down .

ST PAUL, Minn. — Four days after a woman was struck by a hit-and-run driver in St Paul, her daughter is preparing to say goodbye. "I have to make the hard decision to take my mom off of life support," said Danelle Dolsen. "Which we're doing over the weekend."

NativeCare Cannabis Dispensary opens in West St. Paul NativeCare Cannabis Dispensary opens in West St. PaulBy Jake Spitzack | Staff Writer | March 2026 The Red Lake Nation, which opened the first recreational cannabis dispensary in the state, is opening a shop in West St. Paul. Pending completion of renovation work,...

Minneapolis residents are being asked to pick a favorite in a high-stakes neighborhood makeover at the former Kmart site where Nicollet meets Lake Street. City staff have posted proposal summaries for the first phase of the New Nicollet redevelopment and opened a short, multilingual survey for neighbors to weigh in....

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has voted to halt evictions at rental and commercial properties it owns in north and northeast Minneapolis, saying tenants have been too scared to show up for work since a federal immigration enforcement surge began. The pause takes effect immediately, pending Mayor Jacob...

Since 2003, Fat Nat’s Eggs has been a beloved Twin Cities breakfast institution—a family-run diner where creative eggs benedicts, massive omelets, and legendary spicy avocado verde sauce have turned Brooklyn Park into a morning destination for metro-wide breakfast lovers. 🍳. Founded by Jeff Nat—a self-taught...

An organization started by members of the Minnesota Somali community held a press conference at the Karmel Mall in Minneapolis on Friday “to announce demands for justice and real relief from the damages of ICE terror,” including Minnesota’s relief program be dramatically expanded to offer direct grants to immigrant,...