Many meters free, and what’s open and closed on Veterans Day
Most grocery stores and malls will be open, but libraries and government offices are closed for the holiday.
November 11, 2025
Minnesota cities, counties fund food aid after SNAP delays
Among federal policy reversals on the rollout of SNAP benefits this month, cities and counties have focused on funding food banks themselves to help residents make ends meet.
November 10, 2025
Minnesota ‘handmaidens’ protest federal policies at State Capitol
Around 100 people gathered outside the State Capitol Saturday, decrying federal policies affecting Minnesotans.
November 8, 2025
How Kaohly Her’s campaign strategy helped her win the St. Paul mayor’s race
Candidate beat Mayor Melvin Carter with a message that tapped into voter disaffection, data-informed tactics, and a lot of door knocking.
November 7, 2025
Three-year sentence for ex-wife of Minnesota corrections commissioner who tried to kill son
The Scott County Attorney who prosecuted Julie Myhre-Schnell was outraged by the sentence, saying he wanted a far longer term.
November 7, 2025
Why Minneapolis took longer to count ballots than St. Paul
Ramsey County switched to electronic ranked-choice tabulation software this year. In Minneapolis, coordination with the county and a city ordinance make the process lengthier.
November 7, 2025
Flight experts say prepare for ‘unholy mess’ at airports, including MSP, as FAA reduces air traffic
Analysts said cuts to flights are bound to cause disruptions nationwide and touch the Twin Cities in some way.
November 6, 2025
For St. Paul’s Hmong community, pride and expectations after Kaohly Her’s victory
Her will be the first Hmong mayor of St. Paul, the heart of the Minnesota Hmong community, after her election win Tuesday.
November 6, 2025
St. Paul Mayor-elect Kaohly Her on how she won and what she plans to do next
Her knocked on thousands of doors and held dozens of meet-and-greets to win the election. She plans to keep listening.
November 6, 2025
Brooks: After election loss, Mayor Melvin Carter gracefully admitted defeat
A reminder that not every politician loses their mind when they lose an election.
AuthoredJennifer Brooks
AuthoredJennifer BrooksNovember 5, 2025
Passenger dead after suspected drunken driver causes fiery crash in St. Paul, police say
The crash occurred overnight Sunday east of Lake Phalen.
November 5, 2025
Frey wins in Minneapolis, Kaohly Her in St. Paul
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey beat democratic socialist Omar Fateh to win a third term while Rep. Kaohly Her unseated St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter.
November 5, 2025
