Councilmember Jason Chavez of Minneapolis warned the community about federal immigration operations led by Tom Homan, claiming they target immigrants and disrupt daily life. He's urging locals to patrol and support their immigrant neighbors.

Anthony Polski, 41, a third‑generation co‑owner of Market Bar‑B‑Que, died on Jan. 17. The family’s 79‑year Minneapolis barbecue had closed months earlier.

A man was shot and later died Sunday night near Andrews Pointe Townhomes in Burnsville; police say the investigation is active and there is no known public threat.

Federal Education and HHS officials have referred Minnesota’s transgender‑athlete dispute to the Justice Department, escalating a Title IX fight that could put federal funding at risk.

Anoka County's "Employer of the Day" hiring event in Blaine, MN, on February 4th offers a range of positions with competitive salaries up to $120,000/year.

Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul was evacuated after an unsubstantiated threat. Police swept the building and later allowed re‑entry.

Ramsey is hiring an Engineering Technician II with a salary of $33.50 to $41.88/hr, requiring field and office work, CAD skills, and a valid license. Benefits included; apply by February 16, 2026.

Metro Transit wants to make express rides $3, raise microtransit fares to $4 and roll out 2027 fare caps; a 60‑day comment period and hearings are scheduled this spring.

The MPRB has closed its ice rink warming houses and canceled permitted events after 5 pm today due to safety concerns; exceptions include certain arenas and an ongoing hockey championship.

Luxury jewelry worth about $362,000 vanished from a Lake Minnetonka mansion while installers were working; detectives have DNA and are tracing leads. The sheriff’s office says the items remain unaccounted for.

A pre‑dawn apartment fire on 16th Ave S displaced 10 people and a dog as nearly 50 firefighters battled flames in sub‑zero temperatures.

Saint Paul's Mayor Kaohly Her is leading efforts to protect immigrant communities from increased federal immigration enforcement, including legal challenges against DHS and non-cooperation policies by local police.

A 17-year-old was sentenced Friday to 25½ years in the March Harding High-area stabbing that killed Jay’mier Givens; family members spoke at the hearing.