Maple Grove, Minnesota, urges residents to go plastic-free in February to reduce waste and protect the environment, offering resources through the EcoChallenge platform.

A Hennepin County jury convicted Dandre Franklin and Lavester Breham in the December 2023 killing of Mikiyel Patton; both received life without parole.

St. Louis Park, MN, offers public skating and free pond hockey sessions, encouraging residents to enjoy the winter season with various ice activities and available skate rentals.

A natural gas transmission pipeline exploded near Willow River, leaving hundreds without heat. Utilities have deployed trucked gas and crews are restoring temporary service while investigators probe the cause.

An 18-year-old North High senior who worked full-time to support his family was detained by ICE at his job and is now being held in El Paso.

J.Crew will reopen at Mall of America this summer after an eight‑year absence, following a November reopening at Southdale. The move is part of a wider retail re‑entry.

3M beat Q4 forecasts with $1.83 adjusted EPS and wider margins, but shares dipped after 2026 guidance left investors cautious.

St. Louis Park announces "BundledUp!" event with winter activities such as skiing and snowshoeing, plus fireside s'mores, animal education, and music on January 24 at Oak Hill Park.

An early‑morning blaze in St. Paul's Baker‑Annapolis neighborhood displaced five people; one was evaluated at a hospital and the Red Cross is assisting.

A Minneapolis recruiter emailed high school students urging enlistment as a way to shield undocumented family members, citing parole in place — a move that drew criticism and a Guard response.

St. Louis Park offers residents free disposal of live holiday trees, with curbside pickup until Jan. 23 and a drop-off option on Jan. 17. Trees should be free of decorations and not bagged.

Saint Paul's City Council has renamed Webster Park as Barack and Michelle Obama Park. The move aligns the greenspace with the adjacent Obama school and neighborhood.

A pedestrian was struck Saturday in Inver Grove Heights and later died at Regions Hospital. Police say the driver cooperated and impairment is not suspected.