Vance Boelter’s attorneys seek gag order against the Hoffman family
Dual motions filed Monday in Hennepin County District Court asked that anyone involved in the case, including Boelter and the Hoffmans, not make any public statements....
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Peeks of Sunshine this afternoon then Rain on Tuesday.
The Dense Fog over the Twin Cities earlier this morning will continue dissipating this afternoon with Cloudy Skies and some Peeks of Sun. Look for Light Southeast Winds at 5 to 10 mph and highs near 70 degrees – it may feel Muggy Today with dew point temperatures in the low 60s. ...
Dense fog moves into Twin Cities, slows down morning commute
Dense fog settled across the Twin Cities Monday morning, reducing visibility and slowing down the morning commute.
Lynx pushed to brink of elimination as Breanna Stewart, Liberty take Game 1
The Lynx couldn’t keep pace with No. 8 New York in a 91-75 loss at Target Center and now face a must-win Game 2 on Tuesday night in Brooklyn.
Rangers eliminated from postseason contention on final day with 6-4 loss to Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Texas Rangers were eliminated from postseason contention on the final day of the regular season with a 6-4 loss Sunday to the Minnesota Twins, who got a home run and three RBIs from Josh Bell to back Dean Kremer’s seven innings of one-run pitching. Texas (8...
Breanna Stewart’s 34 points leads the Liberty in Game 1, and pushes the top-seeded Lynx to the brink
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Breanna Stewart produced yet another clutch performance in the WNBA playoffs with 34 points and 12 rebounds for the New York Liberty in a 91-75 victory over the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx to open their best-of-three first-round series on Sunday. Stewart, the two...
Late to the Lynx bandwagon? Longtime fans have some advice to help you fit right in.
From homemade gear and Target Center rituals to the Electric Slide and StudBudz, Lynx fans share what every newcomer should know as Minnesota begins another playoff run....
City audit warns of fraud and favoritism in Minneapolis violence prevention programs
Five years into the initiative, the city still lacks consistent site visits, adequate invoice records and safeguards against political interference.
Rangers falter in AL West chase, lose to Twins 10-2 as deGrom matches high by allowing 8 earned runs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jacob deGrom matched a career high by allowing eight earned runs on Friday and the Texas Rangers stumbled again in the AL West race with a 10-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Texas (79-81) began the night tied with Houston, which has the tiebreaker. The Astros pl...
Hoffman family blasts Vance Boelter legal defense strategy as ‘a clown show’
John and Yvette Hoffman, survivors of the state’s most shocking act of political violence, called the Hennepin County Court process deeply retraumatizing....
Rain postpones weekend closure of eastbound I-94 in Minneapolis
A planned weekend closure of eastbound Interstate 94 in Minneapolis has been postponed due to forecasted rain.
Blue Line stalemate: Hennepin County, Met Council leadership at odds over funding
Debate continues on how to pay for the Blue Line light rail extension, but there is little to no movement on actually funding the project.
Minnesota drought: Recent rain brings improvement to Twin Cities, southern Minnesota
Much-needed rainfall over the last week is helping parts of Minnesota chip away at the drought, with the Twin Cities metro no longer experiencing extreme drought conditions....
Rowhouse inspired by 19th century Paris for sale on Minneapolis’ Nicollet Island
The 1877 Second Empire rowhouse survived the wrecking ball decades ago. It’s the last remaining rowhouse complex built by lumberman and miller William W. Eastman....
Downtown Minneapolis highway closure could trigger traffic tangle this weekend
The closure of I-94 from Hwy. 55 to I-394 starts Friday night and lasts until Monday morning.
New food tours are serving up different tastes of the Twin Cities
Routes in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Stillwater are winning over travelers with ‘Lutheran sushi’ — and helping locals rediscover their own backyards.
Brehm: Minneapolis needs to eliminate addiction. Instead, it’s enabling it.
Permanent infrastructure is a statement of expectation: Installing sharps containers says we expect drug use here.
Lynx flex their top-seed muscle without Miles, push Clark and the Fever to 6th for the WNBA playoffs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kayla McBride scored 22 points on 6-for-10 shooting from 3-point range as the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx closed the regular season by cruising to an 86-66 victory Thursday night that pushed the Indiana Fever into sixth place entering the WNBA playoffs. Natasha H...
Gold Star Distribution in Minneapolis can’t sell FDA-regulated goods until it’s pest-free
A Minneapolis-based distributor can no longer sell any FDA-regulated goods until they prove to the federal government that their facility is clean and free of rodents, following a federal court order . The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had sued Gold Star Distribution, Inc. a...
University of Minnesota plans $225 million budget cut over 2 years
The University of Minnesota says it’s planning major budget cuts as leaders respond to rising costs and long-term financial pressure. In a message to the university community, the University of Minnesota said it expects to reduce its overall budget by $225 million over two years....
Rainy afternoon and evening on the way.
Peeks of Sun this morning have allowed temperatures in the Twin Cities to climb into the upper 60s as of Noon but temperatures will fall back to the low 60s late this afternoon with the Rain Cooled Air. Rain will approach the Twin Cities from the southwest after 1 p.m. and should...
Residents, renters on quaint Minneapolis island band together to save historic houses
Longtime Minneapolis renters on Nicollet Island facing displacement formed a cooperative to save their affordable housing.
The essential Kramarczuk’s: 11 dishes to order at the Minneapolis institution
From handmade pierogi to towering tortes, a guide to the classics (and a few secrets) at the James Beard-honored landmark.
Top seed Lynx to open playoffs Sunday vs. New York
After Wednesday’s Atlanta-New York game, the Lynx now know that they will open the postseason vs. the Liberty. It’ll be a rematch of the 2024 Finals. Game 1 will be Sunday at Target Center, with the time to be determined. It’ll be a best-of-3 1st round series. Allisha Gray scored...
Study ranks the best and worst US cities for people with disabilities
WalletHub ranked St. Louis, Minneapolis and Columbus among the most accommodating U.S. cities for people with disabilities, while lower-ranked cities often lack affordable, accessible services....
Minneapolis I-94 closure: Eastbound lanes shut down Sept. 25-28 for bridge repairs
Drivers heading eastbound on I-94 this weekend need to plan ahead — a closure is coming and it could affect your commute.
Review: Kacey Musgraves reinvents herself as a country winner again in Minneapolis
Her show was a visual, emotional and musical treat at Target Center.
‘No one is safe’: Minneapolis families demand answers after federal agent shootings
The emotional toll of Operation Metro Surge played out on Capitol Hill Tuesday as the loved ones of two Minneapolis residents killed by federal agents took their grief and their demands directly to Congress....
Northeast Minneapolis residents fear winter freeze as water line work drags on
A Minneapolis neighborhood has spent the summer navigating, what one resident calls, construction chaos — and now residents are anxiously watching the calendar as temperatures start to drop....
