Brooklyn Park Hosts Community Health Hub Fair at North Hennepin Community College with Over 75 Vendors
Brooklyn Park hosts a Community Health Hub event with health services, housing and financial information, 75+ vendors, free screenings, food, and raffle prizes at North Hennepin Community College.
Twin Cities to Gain Nearly 2,000 Affordable Homes as Met Council Awards $15.75 Million in Grants
The Metropolitan Council allocated $15.75 million to support 15 development projects, designed to improve housing affordability and access by tying in with the metro transit network across 10 Twin Cities area cities.
Lane Closures on Sibley Park Road as Kern Bridge Project Advances in Mankato
Sibley Park Road will experience lane closures and flagging starting at 6 a.m. due to tree removal for the Kern Bridge project. Normal traffic is expected to resume by day's end.
Bagley Man Shot Dead by Deputy After Firing Flare Gun During Clearwater County Pursuit
BCA details a fatal encounter in Clearwater County where Deputy Noah Hallman shot Dennis Hoie after a pursuit. Hoie fired a flare gun at deputies from his truck before being fatally shot. Hallman is on leave, and investigations are ongoing.
Utility Work Prompts One-Day Closure of EFourth Street in Duluth; Detours Planned for Drivers and Pedestrians
Duluth's 300 block of EFourth Street will close for a day on November 19, 2025, for utility work; detours are planned for both drivers and pedestrians.
Wright County Commissioners Accuse DOC Commissioner of "Extortion" in Transition to Local Community Corrections
Wright County Board accuses the DOC of an "extortion attempt" over financial demands related to the county's transition to managing its own community corrections, with a focus on probation and oversight of individuals with felony convictions.
Minneapolis Renters Assured of Warm Homes by City's Indoor Temperature Mandate During Cold Months
Minneapolis law mandates that rental properties maintain a minimum indoor temperature of 68°F during winter. Tenants can report heating issues to landlords or city services. The city also monitors SNAP benefits amid a government shutdown.
Brooklyn Park Police Advise Public on Secure Face-to-Face Transactions for Online Sales
The Brooklyn Park Police Department shared guidelines for safe face-to-face sales from online deals, suggesting meeting at safe exchange zones and taking precautions like avoiding cash and sharing location info.
Rice County Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Rape of Teen; Overwhelming Evidence Cited by Sheriff's Investigators
Paul Michael Willis was sentenced to 13 years for raping a teenager in his home. Investigators found over 10,000 explicit texts and nude images on his phone, aiding the conviction. His guilty plea resulted in some charges being dismissed.












