Brooklyn Center gas station staff, cop act quickly after EV’s battery catches fire next to pumps
The drama unfolded near the gasoline pumps on Dec. 30.
January 2, 2026
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Waymo is coming. How will robocars deal with wintry Minneapolis roads?
Waymo is currently operating in temperate cities. It’s not clear how the vehicles will handle ice and snow, but there are local examples to learn from.
January 2, 2026
A world’s fair in Minnesota? Horticulture expo could reshape Twin Cities suburbs.
The event set for 2031 could leave behind a futuristic neighborhood in Dakota County.
January 2, 2026
Condemning vitriol in politics, shooting survivor Sen. John Hoffman to seek re-election
Hoffman and his wife were wounded in the June 14 attacks on state lawmakers that killed Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband.
December 30, 2025
Man charged in fatal Farmington shooting of partner on Christmas Eve
Tatianna M. Ehnes-Giles, 26, was found dead at her home.
December 30, 2025
It’s not just property taxes. Twin Cities residents balk at higher water bills.
Drinking water has become a costly issue across the Twin Cities suburbs dealing with maintenance and pollutants.
December 29, 2025
Half of the people killed in Minnesota because of domestic violence last year were bystanders or interveners
A report from Violence Free Minnesota said domestic violence homicides have dropped from a record number in 2023. But deaths among bystanders and interveners remain at all-time high.
December 29, 2025
After she lost her siblings in a sudden tragedy, Elk River senior channels grief into new purpose
Carley Frank turned a school project into a way to honor her brother and sister, helping other students for years to come and boosting awareness about mental health.
December 29, 2025
Should MnDOT build noise walls on I-494?
Nearby property owners have until New Year’s Eve to let their feelings be known.
December 28, 2025
World Juniors fans can get in a skate on metro area’s refrigerated outdoor rinks
St. Paul’s are popular with some visiting NHL teams.
December 27, 2025
Mississippi River mining plan dredges up concerns about damage to natural areas
Dakota County and the Metropolitan Council, worried about effects on local parks, are asking for more information before the project moves forward.
December 27, 2025
Christmas Eve shooting leaves one dead, one injured in Twin Cities suburb
The shooting near Farmington is under investigation, but officials say there is no danger to the public.
December 25, 2025