Jason Rantala

Anoka Social District wins over skeptics, goes year-round

Downtown Anoka business owners are singing the praises of the city's social district​. Since its pilot program debut in 2023​, it has allowed people to bring open alcohol to certain streets, sights and establishments during warmer months of the year.

• Oct 13

Minnesota getting new tool to fight wildfires: AI-powered cameras

On Thursday, officials provided a look at some new technology that could change how wildfires are spotted in Minnesota.

• Oct 9

Mother describes son who died in duplex fire as man with "a great heart"

Pamela Lazor says her 39-year-old son Housten Housley went to school with 41-year-old Andrew Nietz, who officials have now charged​ with second-degree murder and first-degree arson.

• Oct 7

AED at Eden Prairie pickleball court helps during emergency, couple says

An Eden Prairie couple said an AED was a lifesaver on the pickleball court they were at on Saturday night.

• Oct 6

Runners take on Twin Cities Marathon amid hot temperatures

The dog days of summer lasting into October made a 26.2 mile run an even bigger feat this year.

• Oct 5

Man, 22, accused of posing as teen to enroll in metro high school

There is palpable outrage and calls for accountability after a 22-year-old man posing as a teenager enrolled at White Bear Lake Area High School in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

• Oct 2

Businesses say Shakopee Social District isn't bringing in crowds

A new initiative is letting people bring open alcoholic drinks onto the streets of Shakopee and inside participating businesses. But it's getting mixed reviews one month in.

• Oct 1

3 new measles cases reported last week in Dakota County

Three more measles cases have been reported in Minnesota in the past week.

• Sep 29

Police investigating infant death at Savage child care facility

Police in Savage, Minnesota, are investigating after an infant died at a day care facility on Monday.

• Sep 24

Nicole Mitchell gets work release, probation for burglary

A former Minnesota state senator convicted of burglary received a stayed prison sentence on Tuesday, and will instead pay for her crimes via work release.

• Sep 23

Minnesota COVID-19 vaccine recommendations differ from federal direction

In an unprecedented move, Minnesota is straying from federal COVID-19 vaccine guidance.

• Sep 23

Annunciation Church festival goes on, less than a month after tragic shooting

A more than 40-year tradition continued Sunday at Annunciation Church, less than a month since the tragic shooting that claimed the lives of 10-year-old Harper Moyski and 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel.

• Sep 21

Charlie Kirk remembered at large vigil in Lakeville

Community members, local lawmakers and religious leaders all gathered in Lakeville, Minnesota, with heavy hearts, to remember Charlie Kirk.

• Sep 20

Non-tribal recreational cannabis store opens in Twin Cities

After years of waiting, Twin Cities residents can now buy recreational cannabis in the metro area.

• Sep 17

2 shot in head, 5 others injured at Minneapolis encampment

Police Chief Brian O'Hara said three of the seven shot have life-threatening injuries. It was the second mass shooting of the day on East Lake Street​.

• Sep 17

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