Roper: This July 4th, tell the Park Board to show George Washington some respect
A Minneapolis statue of Washington has languished in storage since vandals yanked it down in 2020. It’s time to rectify that.
A Minneapolis statue of Washington has languished in storage since vandals yanked it down in 2020. It’s time to rectify that.
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A man was robbed and assaulted in Brooklyn Park before police say one of the suspects fired two gunshots on Tuesday morning in a parking ramp near Target Parkway North. According to investigators, the victim told them that he knew the suspects and they took off in a car before officers arrived...
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funds to Hennepin County and several other local governments over a dispute regarding new policy mandates. The ruling bars the administration from withholding federal grants from communities that do not c...
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Minnesota is in for a warm, muggy Wednesday with two rounds of possible storms. Parts of the Twin Cities metro and southeastern Minnesota are under a level 3 enhanced risk for severe weather this evening.
One person died in a wreck that happened about 2:30 a.m., the State Patrol said.
Their Minneapolis show was entertaining but needs to smooth things out.
Mayor Jacob Frey and City Council President Elliott Payne engaged in tense exchange on their different political philosophies but kept it cordial.
Good Wednesday morning! *A FORECAST FIRST ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR LATE TODAY AND TONIGHT FOR POSSIBLE SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS* *A FORECAST FIRST ALERT FOR THURSDAY EVENING AND NIGHT FOR POSSIBLE SEVERE STORMS* A few showers and thunderstorms will move through the area this morning, some with...
Federal immigration officials decided that a Minnesota parolee facing deportation should instead be subject to remote monitoring - after he was diagnosed with cancer.
Fletcher Merkel’s family and friends head to a concert Thursday to join hands and sing together.
A Minneapolis statue of Washington has languished in storage since vandals yanked it down in 2020. It’s time to rectify that.
Carmen, 31, worked at a major statewide food bank as a program supervisor for five years. She loved her job; the mission of food justice is close to her heart. “Nobody should go hungry in a quote-unquote first world country,” she said. But since April 10, Carmen hasn’t been able to go to work...
As advertising becomes more competitive, Minneapolis firms Preston Spire and Broadhead are among those determined to stay independent.
The NBA’s all-time scoring leader is a free agent, and Minnesota has much to offer. Just not a lot of money.
President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses.
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The Edina alum earned her first national team call-up in January and could be the first player from Minnesota on a men’s or women’s World Cup roster since 2007.
Minnesota’s Weather Authority has placed a Forecast First Alert in the forecast for strong storms on Wednesday, and heat on Thursday. WEDNESDAY STORMS: Wednesday is the main day to watch for severe weather. A Level 3 out of 5 Enhanced Risk includes the Twin Cities metro and southern Minnesota...
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Yordan Alvarez’s grand slam highlighted a six-run fourth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Tuesday night. With Houston facing a three-run deficit after three innings, Cam Smith and Taylor Trammell singled in the fourth. With runners at the corners, Yainer Diaz hit a...
In one of the most consequential decisions Tuesday, the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship and rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order proposing restrictions.
Minnesota is stepping up efforts to protect pets and livestock by tightening rules on animals coming from states where New World Screwworm has been found.
Clark was first elected as a state representative in 1980, and retired as the longest-serving openly lesbian state legislator in the nation.
The Minnesota Legislature passed many new laws this year and with the state’s fiscal year kicking off on July 1, here is a closer look at some of the laws going into effect on Wednesday, including over $1 billion for critical infrastructure projects and some new school safety requirements. Cli...
Richfield is bracing for a major shift in its commercial tax base after a big assessment change for Best Buy’s corporate campus.
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Tenants at a north Minneapolis apartment complex are struggling to stay cool as broken air conditioning and other problems remain unresolved during another day of high temperatures.
A 10-year-old boy who allegedly robbed a Dollar Tree store in Pennsylvania is also accused of stabbing multiple times one of the employees trying to detain him.
On Monday, a federal judge sided with Attorney General Keith Ellison and other states to block the changes to federal funding.
Former House Representative Karen Clark, who made history in the state for her activism and being the first openly gay legislator, died on Tuesday at the age of 80.
The United States national team has grown tired of hearing about its traditional shortcomings in World Cup knockout matches. The Americans will look to change that narrative on Wednesday as they attempt to win their first World Cup elimination game in 24 years when they face Bosnia-Herzegovina in...
Minneapolis is making it easier for cyclists to navigate the city with a newly updated interactive bikeway map.
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Michael Byrne, an actor known for his work in “Harry Potter," “Braveheart" and “Indiana Jones," has died, according to reports. He was 82.
A man found guilty of 27 criminal sexual conduct charges has been sentenced to over 100 years in prison. According to the Office of Minnesota’s Attorney General, Jacory Dante McCalpin was sentenced to 1,276 months (106.33 years) in prison for multiple sexual assaults that took place from July ...
Some Minneapolis beaches are closing temporarily due to E. coli being found in the water.
A source tells KSTP’s Darren ‘Doogie’ Wolfson that the Wolves are re-signing guard Bones Hyland to a 1-year veteran minimum contract. Hyland seems to have found a home in Minnesota after joining the team at the end of the 2024-2025 season. He then re-signed for the minimum last offseason. He w...
A crash in Ham Lake on Monday afternoon left four people injured, one of whom was a juvenile driver who was airlifted to the hospital. At about 3:36 p.m., multiple agencies responded to Crosstown Boulevard Northeast and Vickers Street Northeast for a two-vehicle crash, according to the Anoka C...
U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.
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