Minnesota's Northstar train ends service from Big Lake to Minneapolis
The 40-mile commuter train had its last journey from the suburbs into the Twin Cities ahead of the Vikings-Packers game.
January 4, 2026
Hundreds march through Mpls. to protest U.S. attack on Venezuela
Rep. Tom Emmer and others in Minnesota applauded Maduro’s removal, meanwhile.
January 4, 2026
At V3 Sports’ floating sound bath, participants find peace and calm
Bruce Leroy Williams, a Minneapolis yoga and mindfulness educator, brings together wellness practitioners to create an immersive experience through water and sound.
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 3, 2026
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She built a life in Minnesota. Now she carries her passport everywhere.
Saciido Shaie thought she had achieved the American Dream in Minnesota. Now the Somali American plans every move around the possibility of being stopped.
January 3, 2026
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
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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
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
