TikTok star Josh Liljenquist went viral for buying egg rolls from Minneapolis's Lotus to feed the homeless, boosting the eatery's business and inspiring community aid.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is creating an educational memorial for a mountain lion that was hit by a car in December, using its taxidermied remains to highlight urban wildlife.

The Pedestrian Advisory Committee met to discuss the Midtown Greenway Access Ramp, attended by members and a Public Works representative. Presentation materials are accessible online, with the next meeting scheduled for January 3, 2024.

The Minnetonka City Council commemorated outgoing members, approved the Hopkins Crossroad Trail Project, youth programming collaboration, the redevelopment of Wayzata Boulevard properties, and a rental property registration program.

Thirsty Whale Bakery in Minneapolis, once facing closure, is now under new ownership and remains opened with support from the community and its new proprietors, the McGregors.

Wright County snowplow crews have seen a significant decrease in snow/ice events this winter, with only three incidents to date, compared to 84 events and heavy salt usage last season.

St. Paul's guaranteed income program led to improved employment and health among participants, despite criticism about dependency and taxpayer burden. Mayor Melvin Carter cites positive outcomes in a FOX 9 report.

Plymouth partners with Republic Services to begin weekly curbside organics collection in March 2024. Residents must opt-in and pay through utilities to participate.

A bank robber, Andre Christopher Nelson, sentenced to 50 months in prison after he stole over $28,000 from a St. Paul bank. State charges were dropped following his federal sentencing.

Convicted triple murderer Todd Michael Warren seeks early release from prison, stirring controversy in Duluth, MN. His clemency petition follows rule changes that may ease his path to freedom but faces strong opposition from victims' families.

Eagan Fire Department extinguished a five-alarm fire at the Gopher Resources recycling plant with no reported injuries and reopened local roads quickly.

Minnesota health officials are stepping up inspections and enforcement against retailers for selling over-the-limit hemp-derived THC edibles, focusing on consumer safety without issuing fines yet.

Husayn Braveheart entered an amended guilty plea to first-degree attempted assault and was sentenced to 54 months, but with time served, won't face additional prison time for a 2019 carjacking.