Maplewood Man Formally Charged After Fatal Hit-and-Run
A Maplewood man is accused of driving drunk and striking a pedestrian with his work van before fleeing the scene. Police were called just after 4:30 a.m. on Sept. 26 to Maryland Avenue, where they found the victim, 31-year-old Abdul Bakr Jafar, fatally injured in the roadway. Witnesses reported a...
Conrad Sverkerson, First Avenue’s longtime stage manager, dies
Staff at legendary Minneapolis music venues First Avenue and 7th St Entry are mourning the death of Conrad Sverkerson, the clubs' longtime stage manager.
Abandoned dog is newest member of West St. Paul Police
Last April, a citizen found what appeared to be an abandoned puppy at the Thompson Park pavilion in West St. Paul and turned it into police. Police posted pictures of the black lab on social media and took it to the animal shelter, but no one ever stepped forward to claim the dog.
The history behind the Minnesota Rouser
Alum Mike Gaffron has done a deep dive on the song the band has been playing since 1909.
Immigration agents arrest roofing crew in St. Paul’s North End neighborhood
ICE confirmed that it arrested four individuals Thursday, three citizens of El Salvador and one citizen of Honduras. The post Immigration agents arrest roofing crew in St. Paul’s North End neighborhood appeared first on Sahan Journal .
These Are Minneapolis, Minnesota’s Best Soul Food Spots That Locals Swear By
Minneapolis might be famous for its lakes and cold winters, but locals know the real treasure lies in its incredible soul food scene. These restaurants serve up comfort food that warms your heart and fills your belly with authentic flavors passed down through generations. From crispy fried chicken to creamy...
Doctors call for gun reforms in wake of Annunciation shooting: ‘We cannot let this...
Health care leaders on Thursday spoke out to urge Gov. Tim Walz to call a special session to change Minnesota’s gun laws.
Prescott man attempts to elude police, gets 8th OWI
A Prescott has been charged with his eighth OWI after he sped through city streets trying to evade police. Jeremy Jay Marek, 51, was ordered to pay $500 cash bail Sept. 23 in Pierce County Circuit Court on felony OWI-eighth and misdemeanor bail jumping charges. If convicted, he faces a maximum allowable sentence of...
Minneapolis Man Charged in Double Murder at Apartment Complex
A 51-year-old Minneapolis man is charged with killing two neighbors after an argument escalated inside their apartment building. On Sept. 27, police were called to a high-rise apartment building on East Grant Street around 1:50 p.m. for a fight, which was updated to a shooting. Two men were found dead...
Toddler Who Was ‘Pure Happiness and Sunshine’ Dies at Day Care 5 Days Before...
Harvey Muklebust was just five days away from his first birthday when he died unexpectedly. He attended Rocking Horse Ranch Childcare in Savage, Minnesota. Although his cause of death has not been released, police have launched an investigation of the facility and the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and...

















