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The Great Minnesota Career Expo Aims to Fast-Track Hiring and Career Connections in a Competitive 2026 Job Market
Meet hiring managers, land interviews, and explore high-demand careers at the Great Minnesota Career Expo on May 21 in St. Paul. Free registration now open.
Minnesota Officials, Family of Crash Victim Launch Statewide Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign
Law enforcement agencies across Minnesota are teaming up with traffic safety officials and a grieving family to launch a statewide distracted driving enforcement campaign this April, aiming to prevent tragedies on the road.
Man Charged in Circle Pines Double Homicide That Left Woman, Child Dead
A man has been charged in connection with a double homicide that left a woman and a 5-year-old child dead early Wednesday in Circle Pines, according to a criminal complaint filed in Anoka County.
Mid-March Blizzard Dumps Up to 17 Inches in Parts of South Metro, Causes Major Travel Disruptions Across Minnesota and Wisconsin
A powerful mid-March winter storm brought blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, and widespread travel disruptions across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with some communities in the southern Twin Cities metro receiving nearly 17 inches of snow.
Minnesota Anglers Can Now Fish for Bass Before the Traditional Fishing Opener Under New 2026 Regulations
Minnesota anglers will see a significant change to bass fishing regulations in 2026, as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has implemented a new catch-and-release season that allows anglers to fish for largemouth and smallmouth bass earlier in the year on inland waters.
Lakeville Woman Found Dead at Mazeppa MN Campground; Madison Man Charged with Murder
A 69-year-old Madison, Minnesota man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a Lakeville woman whose body was discovered inside a camper near Mazeppa.
Minnesota State Park Naturalists to Host Maple Syruping Programs This Spring
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering maple syruping programs at several state parks across Minnesota in March and April.
Freezing Rain Causes Glaze of Ice and Dozens of Crashes Across Twin Cities Metro
A brief but impactful band of light freezing rain and snow created hazardous travel conditions across much of central and eastern Minnesota on Tuesday morning.
Deformation Band Delivers Over-Performing Snowfall Across the Twin Cities, Dropping 5 to 8+ Inches in 24 Hours
What began as a forecast calling for a modest 2 to 4 inches of snowfall turned into a much more impactful winter event across the Twin Cities metro, as a powerful deformation band parked itself over the region on Wednesday and persisted into early Thursday morning.
Fifth Defendant Convicted in Statewide Meth Trafficking Conspiracy Tied to Sinaloa Cartel
A St. Paul man has been convicted in federal court for his role in a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy that prosecutors say operated across Minnesota and was linked to the Sinaloa Cartel.
U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan Announces End of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota
Trump administration Border Czar Tom Homan announced this morning that a large-scale federal immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, referred to as “Operation Metro Surge,” is coming to a close, with a significant drawdown of personnel already underway.
54 Arrested After Unlawful Assembly Declared Outside Whipple Building in Minneapolis Following Chaotic Protest
54 people were arrested after the protests became unruly and an unlawful assembly was declared outside the Federal Whipple Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday afternoon.
A New Way to Access the News: Audio Versions of Our Stories Now Available
We’ve launched a new “podcast” that is designed as a convenient audio extension of our news coverage, giving readers and listeners another way to access our reporting when reading an article isn’t practical.
National Blood Shortage Prompts Urgent Call for Donors Through February 28, 2026
The nation’s blood supply remains under significant strain, with hospitals continuing to receive blood products at a faster rate than donations are coming in, according to the American Red Cross.
ICE Activity Driving Mental Health Crisis for Minnesotans With Serious Mental Illnesses, NAMI Minnesota Warns
NAMI Minnesota is sounding the alarm over what it describes as a rapidly intensifying mental health crisis across the state, particularly among Minnesotans living with serious and persistent mental illnesses.
BCA Investigating Minneapolis Use-of-Force Incident Involving Federal Officer; Limited Cooperation Raises Transparency Concerns
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has been requested by the Minneapolis Police Department to investigate a January 14, 2026, use-of-force incident involving a federal law enforcement officer in north Minneapolis.
Child Found Safe, Suspect in Custody
Authorities were asking the community for help in locating a missing 7‑year‑old girl, Brynlee Nelson, in the Zimmerman area. She has since been found, and a suspect is in custody.
Twin Cities Law Enforcement Leaders Warn of Civil Rights Concerns Linked to Federal Agent Activity, Call for Oversight and Accountability
Law enforcement leaders from across the Twin Cities metro area held a joint press conference on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, to publicly address mounting concerns over the conduct of a small group of federal agents operating in Minnesota, warning that recent actions may be violating constitutional protections, damaging public trust, and undermining public safety.
Law Enforcement Clarifies Confiscation of Items From Protesters Outside Whipple Federal Building
Law enforcement officials have provided clarification following the circulation of social media videos showing officers from the Minneapolis Police Department and Hennepin County Sheriff’s Department confiscating cases of bottled water from anti-ICE demonstrators during protests outside the Whipple Federal Building over the weekend in Minneapolis.
Minnesota National Guard Placed on Standby After Pro-ICE and Anti-ICE Protesters Clash in Downtown Minneapolis
Tensions flared in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday afternoon, January 17, 2026, after anti-ICE and pro-ICE demonstrators clashed during competing protests, prompting a heightened public-safety response and the mobilization of the Minnesota National Guard to support local authorities if needed.
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