Phil Jenni on running the nation’s busiest wildlife rehab — based in Minnesota
They’re the busiest wildlife rehab center in the U.S. — located smack in the middle of the Twin Cities — and on pace to treat over 22,000 animals this year. Phil Jenni with the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota joins to explain how they do it, some of the big plans they have for the future and share a...
Tiny, Tucked Away Minnesota Restaurant is the Most Expensive and Exclusive in the State
Put down the hotdish and pass on the walleye. Tonight, we dine like royalty in Minnesota. If you're the kind of person who thinks nothing of dropping a small fortune on an unforgettable meal, or even if you just like daydreaming about it, there’s an upscale dining experience here in the North Star State you should...
MPD: July Fourth ends without ‘widespread chaos,’ ‘reckless firework throwing’ for first time in...
For the first time in recent years, the Minneapolis Police Chief on Saturday said police “did not see widespread chaos involving groups recklessly firing fireworks at people and property” on the Fourth of July.
First West Nile-positive mosquitoes of the year found in Twin Cities counties
Mosquitoes in Anoka and Carver counties have tested positive for West Nile virus for the first time this year. On Thursday, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District announced it had collected mosquito samples from the two counties that tested positive for the virus. The findings suggest West Nile activity is...
One year later, search continues for missing Dakota County woman
A woman last seen in Dakota County remains missing a year later. Nicole Anderson, 57, was last seen walking outside her home in Randolph Township on the morning of July 6, 2024. She did not have her cell phone, wallet or medications at the time of her disappearance, according to the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office.
Twin Cities region to gain more than 5,000 trees under grant program
For decades, development, disease and insect infestation have chipped away at the tree canopy, leaving Twin Cities neighborhoods hotter, barer and more vulnerable to pollution. Now, metro cities will try to reverse some of that damage. As a part of Minnesota’s Community Tree Planting program, the Met Council has...
Minneapolis Police Stress Safety and Zero Tolerance for Violence Ahead of Fourth of July...
As Independence Day festivities wind down, the Minneapolis Police Department has taken to social media to remind residents about the importance of celebrating safely and responsibly. Echoing concerns over rising incidents during the holiday, the department's post highlighted that "Violence won’t be tolerated,"...
Minneapolis farmers market remains festive despite July Fourth heat
The extreme heat is not putting a damper on how Minnesotans celebrate the Fourth of July outdoors.
Normandale teaching programs redress racial imbalances
Leticia Alvarez is the first graduate of SpedUP, an equity-driven initiative at Normandale Community College to grow the number of BIPOC special education teachers in Minnesota. Her journey reflects both personal resilience and a statewide effort to diversify the classroom. When Leticia Alvarez crossed the stage at...
The Top Craft Beer Giants in Minnesota Right Now
If you’re looking for the biggest names in Minnesota craft beer, these breweries top the list in 2025. From longtime favorites to bold innovators, here’s who’s leading the way in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. There are a ton of new craft breweries all across Minnesota these...
