Man with history of aggression toward Muslims sentenced to prison for arson attacks on Twin Cities mosques
Prosecutors told the court that these attacks “erode the refuge of peace and sanctuary, and impact the religious community’s sense of safety and stability.”
February 20, 2026
Minneapolis Park Board puts moratorium on evictions
The action is the first in Minnesota as a result of the ICE crackdown. (And yes, the Park Board owns rental homes.)
February 20, 2026
St. Paul declares snow emergency, but Minneapolis doesn’t
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her cited the need to stay ahead of ice ruts, while Minneapolis hopes for warmer temps.
February 19, 2026
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
Data center in downtown Minneapolis’ Sleep Number building fuels $235M sale
The deal is even bigger than RBC Gateway’s $225 million price, when its 16 floors of new office space sold in 2023. Meanwhile, other downtown office buildings are selling at major discounts.
February 19, 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
Prison for man who ‘began shooting everywhere’ on downtown Minneapolis street and killed resident
Lafayette Collaso was murdered last summer outside his home.
February 18, 2026
Should Minneapolis deny liquor licenses to hotels that housed ICE agents? City Council debates it.
The City Council held a public hearing on the liquor licenses for the Canopy by Hilton and Depot Renaissance Hotel.
February 17, 2026
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Minnesota’s One Minute Tours guy leaves the state — and the States
“Time to leave Minnesota,” says the influencer who moved his family to Australia after a series of violent gun incidents in Minnesota.
February 16, 2026
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Budget headache worsens for Minneapolis Public Schools as projected deficit grows
The district faces a $50 million deficit, though that could change by the time the budget is approved by June 15. The finance division has also faced significant staff turnover.
February 15, 2026
From chaos to radio silence: How ICE tactics changed in weeks leading to Homan announcement
In recent days, observers have noticed a shift in methods.
February 14, 2026
911 transcripts: Read witnesses’ chilling account as they watched Alex Pretti die
“I have video evidence [of] ICE shooting him on the ground after already being apprehended.”
February 14, 2026
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