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Randy Furst, a Star Tribune reporter for more than half a century, calls it a career
A dogged reporter who broke big stories and championed the underdog, Randy Furst earned the respect of those he covered and the love of his newsroom colleagues.
Twin Cities radio host Dave Ryan returns after suspension over snorting segment
During his KDWB-FM talk show on Friday, Ryan and others joked about snorting edible powders on air.
Protesters march at Minnesota State Capitol to push back against Trump administration
Hundreds demonstrate in St. Paul as part of "50501 Movement" protests.
Several Minnesota restaurants and day cares close Monday to protest Trump immigration actions
The movement calls for businesses to stay closed for the day to stand in solidarity with immigrants and immigrant workers.
Shakopee nonprofit founder pleads guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Mekfira Hussein was the 30th person to plead guilty to fraud in the federally funded nutrition program.
Twin Cities activists rally crowd at Target HQ to boycott retailer after DEI rollback
More than 70 people came out to Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis to protest Target's move in the wake of the Trump administration's efforts to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Trump order prevents transgender Minnesotans from changing identifiers on passports
Donald Trump's executive order is blocking Minnesotans and others across the country from applying to change their gender marker on federal identification cards.
Judge issues 17-year prison sentence in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Mukhtar Shariff used shell companies to help siphon more than $47 million in federal pandemic aid money intended for hungry kids.
Maryland woman charged in crash that killed Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and his friends
The woman, who was charged by a grand jury with 13 counts, was arrested Thursday.
Which Minnesotans have snagged an Oscar? Here's a list.
Here's a look at Minnesotans who have won Oscar awards in the past.
Apple Valley police find vehicle of missing man who may be experiencing mental health crisis
The man's vehicle was found in Superior, Wis., after he went missing while on the job for Domino's in Apple Valley.
Minnesota TikTok personalities brace for impending app ban: 'I have to worry'
The app fills an important role helping regular people connect with one another, several popular TikTok users said. On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to block the congressional ban.
Twin Cities' first video game music orchestra takes the stage Friday night
The new Twin Cities Gamer Symphony Orchestra will perform songs from popular games from the early 2000s such as "Halo" and more at a free concert Friday night in St. Paul.
Minneapolis encampment fires highlight safety concerns and raise questions on response
On Monday, two large fires sent plumes of smoke above south Minneapolis. In the past year, there have been at least four major fires at Minneapolis encampments.
With homeless shelter beds fully booked, Hennepin County has stopped tracking how many people it turns away
There are more than 800 emergency shelter beds available for single adults throughout the county, but when homeless people call the hotline, they're often greeted with "all beds are full."
Minneapolis police reform agreement: What you need to know
The federal consent decree puts numerous policies in place to dictate how Minneapolis police officers must act.
Minnesota task force recommends decriminalizing 'magic' mushrooms
The task force report says psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in mushrooms, may offer treatment for depression, anxiety, substance abuse and eating disorders.
Judge rejects developer's attempt to end moratorium on 'Muslim-friendly' Lino Lakes project
Faraaz Mohammed, the developer behind a controversial Lino Lakes proposal, faced fraud allegations in civil court and pleaded guilty to theft by swindle in criminal court. Opponents say it should be considered, but supporters see opposition motivated by Islamophobia.
Snowy owl rescued from vehicle grille in Duluth
The owl pulled from a car was one of two rescued on Monday by Annabell Whelan, who works for the Lake Superior Zoo.
With norovirus cases spiking in Minnesota, here's how to avoid getting sick
The Minnesota Department of Health has logged 40 cases of the virus, known as "stomach flu," in December so far.
New cross-country ski trailhead opens in Superior National Forest
The Flathorn-Gegoka Ski Trail had been inaccessible after flooding damaged the ski bridges in the eastern side of the park.
It's another freezing Minneapolis winter. Got your Frisbee?
Single-digit temperatures and freshly fallen snow won't stop the hardiest ultimate fans in Minneapolis from winter pick-up games.
Satanic holiday display knocked over and removed, then returned to Minnesota State Capitol
The display, just off the main rotunda, was briefly removed Wednesday after someone apparently knocked it over.
Second free grocery store Today's Harvest opens in Maplewood
The free grocery store is the second operated by local food bank Open Cupboard.
FBI raids Minneapolis, St. Cloud autism centers: What you need to know
The two companies in Minneapolis and St. Cloud allegedly stole millions in fraud money through government-funded programs in recent years.
40th annual Homeless Memorial March in Minneapolis persists through freezing temperatures
Cold weather didn't prevent nearly 200 to make the march around Loring Park to honor hundreds of unhoused or formerly homeless Minnesotans who passed away in 2024.
South Minneapolis encampment fire spreads to nearby homes, displaces dozens
Somewhere between 25 and 30 people were living in the encampment prior to the fire, according to a housed neighbor and a resident of the camp.
New details about life, background of Luigi Mangione, UnitedHealthcare shooting suspect
Luigi Mangione, suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO and Minnesota resident Brian Thompson, hails from a prominent Maryland family. People who knew him say he was intelligent and promising.
Who is Luigi Mangione, person of interest arrested in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing?
The suspect was carrying a manifesto that criticized health care companies for putting profits above care, police said.
Stillwater inmate dies in prison cell, investigation underway
David John Ojeda, 43, was found dead inside his cell within the Stillwater correctional facility this month. A cause of death has not been released.
Timothée Chalamet visits Minneapolis ahead of Bob Dylan biopic showing
The actor toured the U and other Minneapolis locations Thursday after he was praised by "the Bard" himself earlier in the week.
Minneapolis bar Betty Danger's sells for $3.5 million
The new owner Joe Radaich did not disclose what he has planned for the bar in northeast Minneapolis.
Minnesota inmates frustrated by pause on prison tablet service
Several inmates said they are at a disadvantage because those who still have tablets can spend unlimited amounts of time working on emails, while they are limited to 15 minutes for each computer use.
Cannabis business applicants sue state over license denials, seek to delay lottery
The suits accuse the state of "arbitrarily" rejecting applications for preapproval for a cannabis business license.
Cannabis ban considered for Minneapolis parks
A Minneapolis Park Board proposal stops short of criminalizing smoking cannabis in parks.
Minneapolis Park Board and Park Police phones down following systemwide outage
The Park Board website asked that those who require a police response to call 911 instead. There is no estimate yet on when phone service will be restored.
Legendary Minneapolis dive bar CC Club could soon be up for sale
Co-owner Randy Segal said he is thinking about retiring. The hallowed establishment at 26th and Lyndale plays a prominent role in local music history.
THC-friendly Hi Flora restaurant in Minneapolis to close after fine, financial hardship
The owner of the restaurant on Lyndale Avenue in south Minneapolis said she will be closing the restaurant on Dec. 5 following a fine from the state.
Charges: Inver Grove Heights woman stole more than 500 pieces of mail from multiple homes
There were 161 victims of mail theft in the Inver Grove Heights case, according to police.
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Hennepin County jail granted extension to reduce inmate population after missing deadline
The jail was still about 120 inmates over the mandated limit of 600 on Thursday.
Spike in Minneapolis homeless encampment shootings fuels disagreement on cause, remedy
There have been several deadly encampment shootings this fall, reviving the debate between city officials, advocates and others on the best response to crime at encampments.
Man charged in cold case murder of Minneapolis woman found in Wisconsin snowbank in 1974
The Dunn County Sheriff's Office traveled to Owatonna to arrest a man who allegedly picked up Minneapolis hitchhiker Mary Schlais and then stabbed her.
Losing Senate candidate Royce White says he will 'very likely' challenge Sen. Tina Smith in '26
The Republican lost big to Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Tuesday night, but said he's already giving strong consideration to running for the seat now held by another Democrat.
Project 2025 platform proposal aims to allow mining in Boundary Waters watershed
The proposal suggests removing the 20-year protection on the Superior National Forest that President Joe Biden's administration had ordered in 2023.
Delay in Minnesota election results likely due to absentee ballot deadline change
The deadline for Minnesota cities and counties to receive absentee ballots was extended, delaying when some results have been posted.
Minneapolis opens temporary 'community safety center' on E. Lake Street
The new center aims to connect the E. Lake Street community with services related to housing, community safety and more.
'Possible' human remains found in northern Minnesota river turn out to be Halloween skeleton
The spooky discovery was reported and investigated by several law enforcement agencies before determining it was a discarded Halloween decoration.
Kris Lindahl Real Estate partners with Activision on 'Call of Duty' billboard ads
Local real estate company owner Kris Lindahl said he was approached by the video game publisher as a way to promote the latest version of its popular, first-person shooter game.
U of M postpones Anthony Fauci lecture after pro-Palestinian protesters occupy building
The decision to postpone Fauci's lecture was made in response to "unexpected and complicated incidents" over the past 24 hours, a university spokesman said.
Little oversight in Minnesota for haunted hayrides, other Halloween crowd-pleasers
Halloween or autumn-themed activities on farms, like the hayride in St. Augusta, Minn., where a 13-year-old boy was injured and died earlier this month, are subject to little oversight.
Video game lounge coming to MSP early next year
The new gaming hub is expected to open in January in concourse D.
Body found in Eden Prairie pond matches description of missing 11-year-old boy, police say
Mohamed Mohamed, who has autism, went missing around 5:45 p.m. Sunday.
Stillwater prison seeks to soothe inmates with classical music
"Pure heaven" was how one inmate at the Minnesota Department of Corrections prison in Stillwater described the chance to hear live music inside. Corrections officials see potential in the programming.
Hennepin County announces 'effective end' to veteran homelessness
The county says it is helping veterans overcome homelessness at a faster rate than those who are becoming homeless.
Why does it stink outside? Manure smell sweeps across Twin Cities, and it could linger
The fertilizer smell typically lasts until below-freezing weather arrives, an air quality meteorologist for the state said.
Delta will begin offering nonstop flights from Twin Cities to Copenhagen next spring
Delta will offer the new route starting in May 2025.
With Twins now on the block, here are prices fetched by MLB teams in recent sales
Three of the last four Major League Baseball teams sold to new owners have increased their value since the change in ownership.
Diehard Lynx fans revel in team's return to glory, and the WNBA Finals
Fans of the Minnesota WNBA franchise, most of whom readily recall the team's dominant era, said they are confident the current team's unselfish style of play and mix of talent will bring the Lynx their fifth championship, and first in seven years.
Minnesota Supreme Court reviews indecent exposure conviction of woman who went topless
The attorney for Eloisa Plancarte argued that she did not commit a "lewd" act under Minnesota law when she exposed her breasts in a Rochester gas station parking lot.
Here's how much faster elite runners are, compared with average Twin Cities Marathon participant
The fastest runner in the 2022 Twin Cities Marathon ran more than twice the speed of the average participant.
Coon Rapids woman charged with keeping dozens of cats in squalid conditions
The woman had 25 sick kittens in her garage, some of which had to be euthanized, charges say.
Minnesota retail experts: No need for panic buying yet because of U.S. port strike
The dockworkers' union has agreed to suspend the strike until January to negotiate a new contract, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.
Park Tavern crash spotlights patchwork of Twin Cities patio regulations
Vehicle crashes on Twin Cities outdoor dining patios are a rare occurrence, but the recent tragedy at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park, and another patio crash in Blaine, have cast light on inconsistent regulations and practices at establishments in local cities.
St. Paul police release body camera footage of shooting of Lowertown homicide suspect
St. Paul police body cameras show cops telling the Lowertown homicide suspect they shot him because he had a gun, but not whether he pointed it at officers.
Plane lands on central Minnesota highway after engine fails
The pilot was the only person inside the plane, and was not injured in the emergency landing, according to the State Patrol.
Police: St. Paul man stole car while driver was taking roadside sobriety test
The man jumped into the car of a woman taking field tests for possible drunk driving and drove off, a police spokesman said. He was arrested a short while later.
Woman killed in Lowertown shooting remembered by family as multitalented, caring artist
Police say Carrie Shobe Kwok was painting a mural when a Belle Plaine man shot her at random.
Minneapolis celebrates opening of new northeast riverside park
The completed first phase of the new park adds wooden waterfront lounge chairs, a gravel beach and a building that will house a studio for free media arts programming for youths.
Tom Emmer to play role of Tim Walz in practice debates with JD Vance
Minnesota's Rep. Emmer and his team have studied Tim Walz's mannerisms, policy positions and debates, according to a source.
Developer sues Lino Lakes in federal court, alleges anti-Muslim discrimination
Plaintiffs say the city, and council members Michael Ruhland and Chris Lyden, were "personally motivated by discriminatory animus against Muslims."
Lino Lakes council censures member for applauding anti-Muslim email
Chris Lyden argued that he did not deserve to be censured for his response to the email. Ultimately, the resolution passed 3-1.
Why unseasonably warm September weather may delay peak fall color in some trees
Here are some of the factors affecting leaf color, according to experts.
Minneapolis woman pleads guilty to role in Feeding Our Future case
Khadra Abdi, 42, admitted to one count of wire fraud and would serve more than two years in prison under the plea agreement.
Brooklyn Park business owner pleads guilty in Feeding Our Future case
Haji Osman Salad, 34, admitted to his role defrauding the U.S. government out of $19 million.
Former Minneapolis Housing Authority board chair pleads guilty to wire fraud in Feeding Our Future case
Sharmarke Issa admitted to his leading role in the scheme, which involved laundering federal aid to nutrition programs.
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