Highway 62 in Edina closes this weekend for Rosland Park bridge removal
The existing Rosland Park pedestrian bridge will be removed starting Friday night as part of a replacement project expected to wrap up in early summer 2027.
Aimee Bock files federal appeal of fraud conviction, 500-month sentence
Aimee Bock filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on June 16, contesting both her guilty verdict and the sentencing guidelines applied in her case.
House report: Minnesota officials ignored fraud warnings since 2019
A 205-page House Oversight Committee report alleges senior Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, failed to act on known fraud in state social programs dating back to 2019.
North Loop's Borough to close after 13 years in Minneapolis
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
Minnesota GOP: Chauvin "Moment of silence" was not part of official program
The Republican Party of Minnesota says party leadership did not support a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin held at its endorsement convention, while Attorney General Keith Ellison called the action deeply troubling and an act of cruelty to George Floyd's family.
MPD Chief O'Hara releases first statement after resignation
Through his attorney, O'Hara cited crime reductions and department rebuilding during his tenure but did not address the investigation that led to his resignation.
CFTC sues Minnesota over prediction market felony law
The federal commodities regulator filed suit against Minnesota to stop a new state law, signed by Gov. Tim Walz, that would criminalize operating or participating in prediction markets starting Aug. 1.
VP Vance claims DOJ is investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar
Vice President JD Vance confirmed Tuesday that the Justice Department is investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar over questions, including immigration fraud allegations and her finances.
Bill targets pensions for Congress members convicted of sex crimes
Two House members from opposite parties introduced legislation that would revoke federal retirement benefits from current or former members of Congress convicted of sexual assault, trafficking, or exploitation of minors — and redirect those funds to victims.
Patriotic Kenny, 84-year-old Navy vet and influencer, dies
Kenny Jary, known online as "Patriotic Kenny," built a following of more than 4 million across TikTok and Instagram by sharing positive messages and gifting mobility scooters to veterans across the country.
Chicago house track "Your Love" added to Library of Congress registry
The Chicago-born house music track, which began as a personal poem in 1982 and became a defining anthem of the city's house music scene, has been selected for permanent preservation by the Library of Congress.
Allegiant pledges to keep Minneapolis-St. Paul as Sun Country hub
Allegiant Travel has finalized its $1.5 billion purchase of Sun Country Airlines, forming a combined carrier with 195 aircraft serving nearly 175 cities across the U.S. and internationally.
KDWB morning host Dave Ryan retiring after 33 years
Dave Ryan announced Wednesday that May 22 will be his last day at KDWB, ending a 33-year run at the Twin Cities station.
Metro Transit bus, truck involved in fatal crash into south Minneapolis home
Minneapolis police are investigating after a Metro Transit bus and a truck were involved in a fatal crash that ended partially in a house in south Minneapolis Monday morning.
Twin Cities Black homeownership rate fell to 29% in latest survey, Fed finds
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.