Hotel Management and Hilton Issue Statements After Controversy Over Canceled DHS-ICE Reservations

A controversy is unfolding in the Twin Cities after emails and social media posts surfaced alleging that federal immigration and homeland security personnel had their hotel reservations canceled or denied by a Hilton-branded property in Lakeville, Minnesota.

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Burnsville Councilmember Dan Kealey Elected to National League of Cities Board, Appointed to Executive Committee

Burnsville City Councilmember Dan Kealey has been elected to the National League of Cities (NLC) Board of Directors, earning a prominent national leadership role representing Burnsville and Minnesota communities on federal, governance, and policy issues affecting cities nationwide.

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Winter Storm Dumps Up to 7 Inches Across Twin Cities, Triggers Hundreds of Crashes and Widespread Flight Disruptions

A powerful winter storm impacted the Twin Cities and much of southern and central Minnesota from Sunday, December 28, into early Monday, December 29, bringing widespread snowfall, strong winds, hazardous travel conditions, and significant disruptions to both roadway and air travel.

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Burnsville Resident Alleges Rough Encounter With ICE Agents During Weekend Operations; City Reaffirms It Does Not Assist in Federal Immigration Enforcement

New details have emerged following federal immigration enforcement activity in Burnsville over the weekend, including allegations from a resident at a local apartment complex who says federal agents assaulted them.

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Fargo Man Facing Charges After High-Speed Pursuit From Mystic Lake; Preliminary BAC .275, Police Say

A Fargo man with a prior felony DWI conviction and an active out-of-state warrant is facing multiple new charges after allegedly fleeing police in a high-speed pursuit from Mystic Lake Casino and registering a preliminary blood alcohol content of .275.

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