Minneapolis leaders scrutinize police overtime spending amid budget talks
As the City of Minneapolis tries to balance the books with an estimated budget gap in the tens of millions, police department spending is under a microscope.
Plymouth City Council votes to terminate Flock contract
The Plymouth, Minnesota, City Council voted to terminate its contract with Flock, joining several Twin Cities metro suburbs that have pushed back on the technology over privacy and transparency concerns.
Parents rally to delay plans that could close up to 16 Minneapolis schools
Minneapolis Public Schools parents are organizing an effort to delay district proposals that could close up to 16 schools.
MDH: Bat found on downtown Minneapolis sidewalk had rabies
Officials say that anyone who touched the bat should call 911 and ask to be connected to Animal Care and Control and contact their healthcare provider.
Celiac-safe beer is pouring again in St. Paul's Midway
Every grain and ingredient that comes through the door is certified gluten-free, co-owner Kasey Pate says, a dedicated facility for a community that lost its taproom when Burning Brothers closed last year.
Over a dozen schools facing closure under MPS proposals
Big changes are coming to Minneapolis Public Schools, as the district is floating three options to save money, each of which would close more than a dozen schools.
Proposed Mpls. ordinance would require "human monitors" for driverless cars
The Minneapolis City Council is considering an ordinance that would mandate a "human monitor" in the front seat of driverless cars.
The Jessi Pierce Community Cup will be held this December in St. Paul
Minnesota Hockey is putting on a youth tournament in honor of sports reporter and hockey lover Jessi Pierce. This December, the Jessi Pierce Community Cup will be held in St. Paul at Tria Rink.
Minnesota priest, firefighters return to NYC 25 years after 9/11
Father Jeff Ethen of the Catholic Diocese of St. Cloud was sightseeing in New York City alongside Father Peter Kirchner 25 years ago when the Twin Towers fell.
U of M boosts police patrols as classes start following Dinkytown shooting
As tens of thousands of students prepare to start classes at the University of Minnesota on Tuesday, police are upping patrols.
Sheriff sends warning letters to gang members ahead of Minnesota State Fair
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher is putting young people with potential gang connections on notice days before the start of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
Neighbors unite in Hopkins to share memories of family members killed
People gathered at Downtown Park in Hopkins, Minnesota, on Monday night to mourn the deaths of 7-year-old Evie Brown, Kristen Brown and Alice Brown.
Community concert benefits those affected by St. Louis Park fire
One month after a fire tore through the Helix Apartments in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, neighbors are still stepping in to help.
Some Minnesota communities parting with Flock cameras as CEO lays out changes
More Minnesota communities are parting ways with Flock Safety and dropping the automatic license plate-reading cameras. On Thursday, the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office joined the list and announced they will no longer use the cameras.
Tamarack Mining Proposal draws strong support, environmental concerns
Virgil Winds, chief executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, says he's worried the mining operation could harm the land so closely tied to generations of people.