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Minneapolis council backs off on revoking liquor licenses of hotels that housed ICE agents
A divided council approved the liquor licenses for the Canopy by Hilton and Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel.
February 19, 2026
Youth hockey game ends after three days in overtime
Hockey enthusiasts across Minnesota showered both teams with praise after the marathon matchup ended with 12 rounds of overtime and a shootout.
February 19, 2026
Weather forces sled dog race on Lake Minnetonka to cancel for third winter in a row
After cancellations owing to unseasonable weather, the director of the Klondike Dog Derby is contemplating the race’s future.
February 19, 2026
More than 3 feet of snow fell on this North Shore town. It didn’t break any records.
Several cities in northeastern Minnesota picked up more than 20 inches of snow. A little more could be on the way.
February 19, 2026
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As the surge recedes, a backlog of utility bills remains. These people want to help.
Nonprofits, lawmakers and neighbors are stepping up to help Minnesotans pay their overdue energy bills.
February 19, 2026
U of M report finds Ramsey County restorative youth justice program is working
The “(Re)Imagining Justice for Youth” initiative is providing alternatives to the traditional court route for some youth offenders in order to better address underlying issues and reduce recidivism.
February 19, 2026
After federal agents chased man into police parking lot, state official helped defuse scene
The man, Ed Higgins, said after an encounter with federal agents, he was pursued for a mile before seeking refuge in Columbia Heights parking lot.
February 19, 2026
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One of the last Twin Cities suburbs to not allow pulltabs may finally cave
Edina could join most other Twin Cities suburbs in legalizing the charitable gambling games popular in local watering holes.
February 19, 2026
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St. Paul bans face coverings for law enforcement, requires identifying badges
The ordinance requires officers, including ICE and Customs and Border Protection agents, to work without identity-obscuring masks.
February 19, 2026
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What to know about the massive social services fraud scandal in Minnesota
Providers who bilked housing, autism and day care programs thrust the state into the national spotlight.
February 18, 2026
Roper: Stakes are too high for City Council’s performative politics over hotel liquor licenses
Progressives seem intent on kneecapping one of downtown’s most important event venues, the Depot, just when the city most needs visitors.
AuthoredEric Roper
AuthoredEric RoperFebruary 18, 2026
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Minneapolis Police are also investigating a fire set to the Renee Good memorial.
February 18, 2026
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