This Seafood Buffet in Minnesota Keeps Diners Coming Back for More
If you search social media for the best seafood buffet in Minnesota, you’ve likely seen 98 Pounds Buffet in Bloomington pop up on your feed-indeed, that’s how I found out about it. For more than 15 years, this restaurant has kept its fans coming back again and again for its endless seafood buffet, sushi, and […]
Minnesota schools put screens at the center of learning. Parents say kids are paying...
MINNEAPOLIS -- In classrooms across the state, backpacks once weighed down with binders and textbooks have been replaced by a single device that is now facing growing scrutiny. As concerns grow over screen time, mental health and online safety, parents across the Twin Cities are pushing schools to rethink the...
FINE! We’ll Review Kwik Trip’s New SPAMwiches.
When I last visited the doctor a few weeks ago to get my raging sciatic nerve looked at, my blood pressure measured just a tick below elevated. Sodium-loaded visions danced through my head: Guy Fieri’s revolting gas station food; the botched attempt to create frozen Jucy Lucys; 30+ items of wildly varying quality, samp
Wisconsin Authorities Locate Human Remains in Search for Missing Twin Cities Man
NORTHERN WISCONSIN — Human remains believed to be those of a missing Twin Cities man were located in Douglas County on Tuesday, according to a press release from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. PRESS RELEASE. Human remains believed to be that of a missing Twin Cities man were...
Minnesota launches tool to help Medical Assistance enrollees prepare for 2027 federal work requirements
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Valley News Live) — The Minnesota Department of Human Services has launched a new online tool to help Medical Assistance enrollees find out whether they will need to meet new federal work requirements taking effect Jan. 1, 2027. Enrollees can access the tool through Aug. 31...
America’s Best State Fair Of 2026 Is A Midwest Gem Known For Its Award-Winning...
The state fair is a proud American tradition. It's an event that brings together the best of what a state has to offer, from midway rides and carnival games to inventive deep-fried food you never knew existed. While Texas may have the iconic "Big Tex" and Iowa's fair draws presidential hopefuls, one state fair has set
St. Paul workers begin work to clear Pig’s Eye Park encampment
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - St. Paul workers are set to begin clearing a homeless encampment at Pig's Eye Park on Wednesday despite public pushback over the sweep. The city started work to clear the encampment beginning around 8 a.m. Outreach teams are on site working to help individuals sort and pack their belongings.
Donatelli’s in White Bear Lake will add a second Twin Cities location
The pasta and pizza hub, which originally opened in 1976, is expanding beyond White Bear Lake.
Multiple Minnesota cities report damage to Flock license plate reader cameras
PRIOR LAKE, Minn. — Multiple cities around Minnesota are being connected by one thing – someone has damaged technology that police say is helping them solve crimes faster. "We have six cameras," Prior Lake Police Chief Liam Duggan said. "Only two of them are active right now; four have been damaged at different points
Dakota County Homeowners Face 2027 Tax Shock As Levy Could Soar Up To 29%
Dakota County homeowners are staring at a potentially eye-watering 2027 county tax increase, with internal scenarios ranging from 14% to 29% and the higher end adding about $255 to the bill for a median-priced home. County officials say the alternative could be sharp cuts to libraries, parks, social services and nearly
