MMCD releases 2026 mosquito, tick forecast for Twin Cities
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District released its latest forecast for the mosquito season, predicting a slow start before a spike in early July.
MnDOT announces 200+ road construction projects for 2026
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will tackle over 200 road construction projects this year, with some already underway.
Residents return home after train derailment in northern Minnesota
A train derailment involving over 40 railcars in Roseau County, Minnesota, on Saturday morning has prompted evacuations, according to the sheriff's office.
Bill would increase penalties for assaulting transit workers in Minnesota
According to Metro Transit, lower-level assaults have risen from 78 in 2024 to 140 in 2025.
"No Kings" rally expected to draw 100,000 in St. Paul
Organizers for the "No Kings" march are anticipating 100,000 participants at the St. Paul, Minnesota, rally on Saturday, which will feature guest appearances from Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez and Jane Fonda.
Lawsuilt claims City of Minneapolis failed to hire enough police officers
A lawsuit was filed against Minneapolis, claiming the city, including Mayor Jacob Frey, have failed to hire enough police officers.
Uptown, Minneapolis residents attend meeting over neighborhood safety; livability concerns
Over 100 people packed into a building near the intersection of Lake and Hennepin in South Minneapolis on Thursday, to attend a meeting to discuss safety and livability concerns in the once-thriving Uptown neighborhood.
Allina acquisition by Sutter raises union concerns over contracts, pensions
Sacramento-based Sutter Health announced plans to acquire Minneapolis-based Allina Health, promising a $2 billion investment in Minnesota and Wisconsin, but healthcare unions say workers weren't consulted.
Xcel Energy seeks Minnesota natural gas rate hike. Customers can weigh in.
Xcel Energy wants to increase rates for 492,000 natural gas customers in Minnesota. Customers can weigh in on the proposal during public hearings in April and May.
Woman seeking harsher penalties after driver only fined for killing her husband
Last fall, Courtney Norgaard lost her life partner and the father of her two children, Joe Norgaard. He was surveying a rural stretch of highway in New Market Township, Minnesota, when a driver hit and killed him.
St. Paul officials start patching potholes as city sees higher number than average
The city of St. Paul said they are seeing a higher number of potholes than average this year.
Minnesota Legislature considers special security unit for elected officials
More than eight months after the politically motivated shooting attacks on lawmakers inside their homes, the Minnesota Legislature is considering creating a special security unit for elected officials.
Minneapolis man sentenced to nearly 30 years for murder of Deshaun Hill
A Minneapolis man who pleaded guilty to murdering a high school student in 2022 was sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison on Monday.
Citizens from across U.S. come to Minn. to learn ICE resistance tactics
People from across the nation are traveling to the Twin Cities, but not as tourists. Many want to learn in person from Minnesota protestors to bring that knowledge back to their own cities.
2 killed in north Minneapolis shooting, police say
Police in Minneapolis are investigating after a 14-year-old boy and a man were killed in a shooting on Monday afternoon.