Brooklyn Park Police Department staffing down about 20% since the start of 2023, records show
A suburban police force is dealing with a dramatic number of departures.
St. Paul's Kellogg-Third Street Bridge shuts down for 3 years for complete revamp
Ten years ago, the Kellogg/Third Street Bridge was found to be "structurally deficient." St, Paul has restricted traffic since then as a Band-Aid fix, and only now has the work begun to replace the bridge with a safer design.
Some Minnesotans now able to apply for pre-approval for cannabis business license
People already verified as social equity applicants can now apply for pre-approval for a cannabis business license.
Motorcyclist's bag stolen after being injured in downtown Minneapolis hit-and-run
Carl Vargas was riding through downtown Minneapolis when a car blew through a red light, T-boning his motorcycle.
Family of missing Dakota County woman "disappointed" in lack of information from investigators
Troy Haro says he mostly feels in the dark about what investigators are up to in the disappearance of his sister, Nikki Anderson.
Ukrainian medical student training with U of M to bring help back to home country
Lisa Ishchenko is in the U.S. for the first time – away from her family, away from her life as a medical student, away from the war that still makes itself known daily in her home country of Ukraine.
Vandals repeatedly target new Twin Cities Muslim community center
Jaylani Hussein, the executive director of CAIR-MN, says the building had been vacant for more than a year without incident, then the plans for the space were announced to neighbors in May.
Minneapolis city leaders cancel trip to Somalia days before takeoff
A spokesperson says Jacob Frey and Brian O'Hara would still like to visit Somalia, but the trip hasn't been rescheduled.
Minnesota man who died saving his kids in Mississippi River remembered as an "absolute hero"
An Elk River father is being hailed a hero for saving two of his kids before getting swept up in the Mississippi River.
Photos show downed Twin Cities trees after overnight storms, large hail in other parts of Minnesota
Strong winds tested the strength of trees across the Twin Cities metro area overnight, and some parts of the state saw monstrous hail stones as severe storms rolled through the region.
Minneapolis park workers extend strike as board wants current offer brought to vote
The park board says it will not return to the bargaining table until the union allows members to vote on its latest offer.
Undercover Minnesota police officer shares how he helped crack an international murder plot
The officer says "Working the street, being real with people and bonding with your community is an opportunity to hone those skills. Also, it doesn't hurt to have the gift of gab."
As strike impacts events, Minneapolis park board holds special meeting
Union leadership now says the strike may go beyond the initial plan of one week, meaning workers might not be back by Thursday.
Twin Cities artist repairing Peanuts' Lucy statue for South St. Paul library
The Lucy statue stood in front of the now-closed South St. Paul Library for almost a decade, and the years took their toll.
Undercover Minnesota police officer discovers plot to kill British TV personality
Gavin Plumb was convicted Thursday of planning to kidnap, rape and murder Holly Willoughby, a popular British television personality.