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A St. Paul man was sentenced to 93 months after pleading guilty in an alley shooting that left a man paralyzed. Court documents show prosecutors dropped some counts under a plea deal.
Bloomington police say an undercover Valentine's Day operation led to arrests of men suspected of soliciting prostitution.
A Minneapolis council member posted photos showing federal agents parked at City Hall and blocking a bike lane amid the ongoing federal enforcement surge.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Developers have asked St. Paul zoning officials to let them reduce ground-floor windows on University Avenue for the United Village hotel and parking ramp. The Board of Zoning Appeals will review the requests next Monday.
A Sunday morning house fire in St. Louis Park left one person dead and another hospitalized; county and state teams are assisting the investigation.
Community & Society in ...
NEON's Collective Kitchens — a 25,000-sq-ft kitchen incubator on West Broadway — will open in May 2026, offering private and shared commercial kitchen space and retail stalls to help local food entrepreneurs scale.
Retail & Industry in ...
Quality Bicycle Products canceled Frostbike 2026, citing safety concerns amid federal immigration enforcement. The move disrupts vendors and adds to weeks of lost business in Minneapolis.
Neighbors will line Lake Phalen with lights Saturday evening to spell “MN > ICE” in a show of solidarity after weeks of federal immigration enforcement and two fatal encounters.
Politics & Govt in ...
A 20-foot “PROSECUTE ICE” ice sculpture appeared on the State Capitol steps as protests over two recent federal‑agent shootings continue. The installation coincides with planned vigils and ongoing investigations.
Food & Drinks in ...
Local Rumor on Selby Avenue will close this Saturday after a brief run. Owner Scott Cochran said he couldn’t reach a lease deal he called unsustainable.
Burrito Loco in Dinkytown has quietly closed and the building has sold for $1.35 million, leaving a turnkey restaurant space vacant near campus.
Minneapolis' Lumber Exchange is headed to auction, putting a landmark property into play amid downtown's office slump and new conversion rules.
Stolen identity documents taken from vandalized federal vehicles in north Minneapolis were posted online and used to harass and threaten FBI employees; arrests and federal charges have followed.
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