Governor Walz Authorizes State Disaster Assistance for St. Louis County
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Governor Tim Walz announced on Tuesday the authorization of emergency assistance for areas of St. Louis County that suffered damage caused by wildfires in May 2025. “The fires that spread across Northern Minnesota earlier this year caused severe damage and major loss,” Walz...
Minneapolis Police Chief says they’re ready to break up any bad behavior over 4th...
It’s going to be a hot July 4th which hopefully will not spell trouble for Minneapolis Police again this year. Chief Brian O’Hara says they’re prepared for what’s turned into a chaotic holiday for the city in recent years. “We’re gonna lock you up.”
Garbage truck, dumpster video led police to Manny Collins’ remains in landfill
Anoka County officials provided an update Tuesday morning after announcing the remains of missing teenager Jordan “Manny” Collins, Jr. have been found. At a news conference, Columbia Heights Police Chief Matt Markham and Anoka County Sheriff Brad Wise shared new information about the search, saying Collins’ body was...
Free meals for Minnesota kids marks its 2nd summer
In its first year, the program cost more than $250 million, resulting in a savings of about $1,000 per student per year for families.
Closing the gaps in mental health care
Progress has been made in raising awareness about mental health, but many people are still not getting the support they need. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, listen to a conversation hosted by MPR News host Angela Davis about barriers to mental health care. Three women who lead Minnesota nonprofits talk about...
Man charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting man in the face in May
The shooting happened around 12:40 a.m. on May 10 at Kelley Park.
State revokes South St. Paul official’s child care license after alleged meth exposure
Minnesota officials have revoked a South St. Paul City Council member’s in-home child care license over allegations that a 3-year-old ingested meth at the program back in December.
22-year-old woman found dead inside Richfield apartment, police say
A woman was found dead inside her Richfield, Minnesota, apartment following a welfare check last month, according to police.
Survey Says: Minneapolis is a Happy Place to Live
Minneapolis residents are generally happy with their quality of life—70% said they feel the city provides a great experience, and families with children are among the most optimistic, according to a new survey from global architecture and design firm Gensler. Gensler’s 2025 City Pulse survey polled residents of 65...
Allina shuts down kidney transplant program at Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Allina Health closed its Kidney Transplant and Living Kidney Donor Program at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on June 27.
