Meet ‘David,’ the man who spirited Nick Shirley around to Somali-run day cares
David Hoch had a long history of failed political ambitions. Then he paired up with a 23-year-old YouTuber to knock on doors at Minneapolis child care centers.
January 3, 2026
Minnesota investigates child care centers following fraud accusations
The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families is investigating four sites highlighted in a viral video claiming fraud in the state’s child care program.
January 2, 2026
Editor's Pick
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
Sick of dating apps, Twin Cities singles try IRL Thursday events
As dating app fatigue rises, people looking for love in the Twin Cities seek out new ways to connect in person.
January 1, 2026
Alleging ‘political violence,’ Hennepin County prosecutors charge man with assaulting ICE protester
Zak X delivered “multiple uppercut punches to the victim in a blindside attack,” the criminal complaint read.
December 31, 2025
Propane tanks and gasoline complicate fire at house under construction in Minneapolis
Crews have been battling a fire at a construction site for more than three hours Tuesday night.
December 31, 2025
Prosecutors pin two Mpls. crimes days apart on same teen: Metro Transit bus shooting, man’s killing
Three people were wounded when the Metro Transit bus was shot up, the charges say.
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
Minneapolis grain silo for sale near the U a ‘long shot’ for redevelopment
Near Malcolm Yards and Huntington Bank Stadium, the site is in the right place but in major disrepair.
December 28, 2025
Minnesota Star Tribune closes Minneapolis printing plant as staff reflect on the end of an era
The closure of the Heritage Center comes as readers increasingly get their news online. The paper will now be printed in Iowa.
December 28, 2025
As demand rises, halal food options shrink at Minnesota food shelves
Isuroon was forced to close one of its four locations and the Brian Coyle Center’s food shelf often runs short before it can serve all families in need, a sign of the strain many families are facing.
December 27, 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
