Children’s book highlights a real-life friendship during Minnesota’s first school integration
Derek Francis’ debut children’s book is a kid-friendly introduction to an often-overlooked moment in Minnesota’s history: when Minneapolis in 1971 paired a majority black school and majority white school for integration. “This is history in Minnesota that, growing up, I did not learn about,” Francis said.
He moved from Honduras to Minnesota for a better life, then died at 18....
For the first time since her son’s death in St. Paul, a Honduran mother is sharing memories of the teen she says left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.
More than a year after it was stolen, St. Paul police recover stolen Suni...
Officers made the discovery while they were responding to an emergency call about shots fired.
One Young Girl Dead, Another Critically Injured in Vehicle-Mini Bike Collision in Brooklyn Center
Two young girls on a minibike were hit by a car Thursday afternoon at Brooklyn Drive and 63rd Avenue North in Brooklyn Center. One child died, and the other remains in critical condition as police investigate.
Three Sentenced in Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme
(KNSI) — Three defendants in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme are heading to prison for their roles in the $250 million scam that exploited the Federal Child Nutrition Program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Forty-year-old Abdihakim Ali Ahmed of Apple Valley was sentenced to four and a half years...
2027 four-star recruit Amisha Ramlall decommits from Gophers
The Rosemount shooting guard was Minnesota's lone commit in next year's recruiting class.
State Fair Breaks Records While Suni Lee Statue Returns and Drought Hits Hard: Minneapolis...
Opening day at the Minnesota State Fair smashed all-time attendance records with over 155,000 visitors. Meanwhile, Saint Paul officers tracked down the stolen Suni Lee bronze bust, and expanding drought conditions put severe pressure on Twin Cities farmers. Overview: Minnesota State Fair records broke on opening day wi
Many Minneapolis homeowners’ property taxes would jump 20%
Residents across Minneapolis are preparing for significant changes in their annual bills as local leaders debate new revenue measures. The Property tax hike stands at the center of discussions surrounding Mayor Frey budget proposal. Many property owners could see their obligations rise by twenty percent or more even as
‘Not a success’: $2.2M shelter investment helps just 7 people after St. Paul camp...
St. Paul and Ramsey County put nearly $2.2 million toward expanding shelters before the Pig’s Eye Park clearing, and the mayor’s office said they could confirm 7 people who used those beds.
Friends remember Minneapolis DJ Chaz Millionaire as community champion
The community is mourning the loss of Charles Dillon, also known as Chaz Millionaire, a longtime voice on the Twin Cities airwaves.
