Public Housing Can Be A Form Of Civic Infrastructure

Especially when you treat tenants as partners.

Ex-MN Twins Pitcher Sentenced For Shooting His In-Laws

Major League Baseball pitcher Dan Serafini was previously found guilty of killing his wife's father and seriously injuring her mother.

Walz Unveils Anti-Fraud Package After Trump Administration Threatens To Halt Medicaid Funds

The announcement came a day after Vice President JD Vance said the administration would “temporarily halt” some Medicaid funding to MN.

Minneapolis Man Fatally Shot By Police Killed 2 Family Members Minutes Before: Docs

The man was fatally shot Monday during an encounter with police in Brooklyn Center, authorities said.

Members Of MN Drug Gang Arrested, Hit With Federal Charges

Authorities said the 12 arrests stemmed from their connection with the Family Mob, which they called a "ruthless criminal organization."

Good News On People Moving To Minnesota, But Larger Population Challenges Loom

The noteworthy increase in domestic migration is offset by a sharp decline in international migration and slower domestic population growth.

Top German Soccer Team Cancels MN Trip Over Immigration Crackdown

The club said it canceled its summer visit to Minneapolis because it would "not align with the team's values."

New Trump Administration Order Could Lead To Detention Of Thousands Of Legal Refugees

The order, first reported on by The Washington Post, is the latest in a series of immigration restrictions by the Trump administration.

Judge Accuses Trump Administration Of 'Terror' Against Immigrants In Scathing Ruling

Citing the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, the judge said that the White House had also “extended its violence on its own citizens."

Our Mental Health System Needs A Mix Of Private Care And Public Oversight

Fraud is in the news. No one likes it or wants it. Not elected officials, legitimate service providers, or the people who use the services.

Ex-MN Corrections Officer Accused Of Falsely Claiming To Be U.S. Citizen

His arrest was part of Operation Twin Shield, an enforcement operation that targeted immigration fraud in the Twin Cities.

U2's New Music Honors Renee Good And Draws Inspiration From World Events

The Irish rock band released the six-song EP “U2 - Days of Ash” on Wednesday. Its first track, “American Obituary,” is dedicated to Good.

Winter Weather Advisories Issued As Storm Targets MN: See Latest Snowfall Estimates

A winter weather advisory is in place until 9 p.m. Wednesday for much of central Minnesota, including Minneapolis and St. Paul.

National Fast Food Chain With Dozens Of MN Locations Dramatically Downsizing

A fast food giant that closed hundreds of restaurants in 2024 is about to close hundreds more. Get the details here.

Minnesota 1, Trump 0

What we and the rest of America can learn from Trump’s retreat.

Federal Judge Rules Against Feds, Orders Overhaul Of Treatment Of Detainees At Whipple Building

The order came in response to a lawsuit alleging that the constitutional rights of detainees at Whipple are routinely violated.

Minnesotans Welcome Immigration Surge Drawdown But Remain Vigilant

The Trump administration on Thursday said it plans to end immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota after heightened activity.

Volunteers Run Website Tracking ICE Activity In Minnesota And Nationwide

"I'm not a developer by trade, by any means or definition of that word," Celeste, CEO and cofounder of iceout.org, said.

Native Activists Set Up Prayer Camp Outside Minneapolis ICE Detention Center

The Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building looms in the background of the camp at Coldwater Spring, or Mni Owe Sni, at Fort Snelling.

Feds To End Immigration Enforcement Operation In Minnesota

Trump's border czar said the operation will end after heightened activity that included two deadly shootings by federal agents.

Minnesota State Employee Union Opens Investigation Into Recently Departed President

The Minnesota Association of Professional Employees also put two union officials on administrative leave, awaiting the results of an audit.

A Nutritionist On RFK Jr.'S Upside-Down Food Pyramid: A Vibes-Based Policy Disaster

We spent the next 20 minutes picking apart what the Trump administration is calling a “historic reset” of federal nutrition policy.

Fraudsters Repeatedly Flew To MN To Steal $3.5M From State Housing Program: DOJ

“They traveled across the country for one purpose: to prey upon and steal millions in taxpayer dollars," one official said.

Report: Poor Policy Language May Have Cost $1B Across 14 Medicaid Services In Minnesota

More than half of that was spent on early autism intervention centers.

Arkells Announce New Album "Between Us"

Out April 17

Target To Cut 500 Regional Office And Distribution Jobs, Pour More Money Into Stores: Report

The retailer says it will invest more in store labor and training while trimming other roles, according to CNBC.

These Twin Cities Suburbs Rank Among America’s Best Places To Buy A House

Several Twin Cities suburbs and small towns earned spots on Niche’s 2025 list of the Best Places to Buy a House in America, with metro-area

Warmer-Than-Normal Pattern Likely For Late February In Minnesota

NOAA outlook favors milder temperatures as the Twin Cities track a brief rain-snow mix this week.

Minnesota Timberwolves Boost Title Odds, Slash Luxury Tax After Busy Trade Deadline

Minnesota climbed to fourth-best NBA title odds while reducing its luxury-tax bill to about $3.8 million.

Children’s Minnesota To Pause Puberty Blockers And Hormones For Minors

The health system said it will temporarily stop prescribing the medications for patients under 18 starting Feb. 27.

Minnesota CEOs Have Reached The Limits Of Caution

Communities across Minnesota have responded with striking civic responsibility — neighbors organizing mutual aid, faith groups, and more.

MN Sheriffs, Homan Nearing Plan For Drawdown On Immigration Authorities: Report

The plan would allow county jails to keep immigration enforcement targets up to 48 hours past scheduled release, the Star Tribune reported.

Allen Dobb Writes Toward Understanding and Shared Humanity on “At the Bridge"

New Album The Afterlife Sessions Out April 24th

All Homeland Security Officers In Minneapolis Will Now Have Body Cameras: Noem

“Effective immediately we are deploying body cameras to every officer in the field in Minneapolis,” Secretary Noem wrote in a post on X.

February Thaw? Warmer-Than-Normal Temps On The Way

NOAA’s 8–14 day outlook shows a strong signal for above-normal temperatures across Minnesota into mid-February.

These Are The States Where Incomes Grew The Most, Least In Recent Decades

A new study concludes that growth has been uneven across the country.

24 Athletes From MN Qualify For The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

Twenty-four athletes from Minnesota are among 232 qualified for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games.

Agents In Pretti Shooting ID'd In Report

The Customs and Border Protection agents who fired at protester Alex Pretti were identified Sunday in a report by ProPublica​.

Judge Orders Release Of 5-Year-Old Boy Detained By ICE In MN

Images of the boy surrounded by ICE agents sparked even more outcry about the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in MN.

5-Year-Old Liam Is Sick In ICE Custody In Texas, Family Says

School officials and family members say Liam Conejo Ramos, 5, has been ill while detained with his father in Texas.