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.

With The Immigration Crackdown, America Risks Violating Its Treaty Obligations

The law is clear: We cannot send refugees back to places where they could be persecuted or tortured.

Feds Charge Man Accused Of Spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar At Minneapolis Town Hall

A Minneapolis man has been charged in federal court after authorities say he sprayed U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar with liquid from a syringe.

Alex Pretti ‘Had A Way Of Lighting Up Every Room He Walked Into'

Friends, family remember Pretti after federal agents shot and killed him.

Pretti Kicked Feds' Tail Light, Was Grabbed By Agent Days Before Death: Videos

Multiple videos of a previous encounter between Pretti and federal authorities surfaced on Wednesday.

Hearing On Minnesota's Lawsuit To Halt Federal Immigration Surge Ends With No Ruling

Judge says she wants time to issue “extremely important” ruling.

Man Arrested In Attack On Rep. Ilhan Omar Booked On Felony Assault Charge

Police say the 55-year-old suspect used a syringe to spray an unknown substance during a Minneapolis town hall.

Man Who Attacked Rep. Ilhan Omar At Town Hall Is Arrested: Authorities

The man appeared to spray Omar with a substance before being taken to the ground, as shown in a video of the incident.

Minneapolis Mayor Frey Meets With Border Czar As Talks Continue On Operation Metro Surge

Mayor Jacob Frey said he urged an end to the federal operation while continuing discussions with Tom Homan.

Julian Taylor Revisits His Musical Journey on Anthology Vol. 2

Anchored by Mellow Ballad “Hunger”