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'Brazen' vandals hit future site of St. Anthony Islamic youth center multiple times
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations wants police to investigate the break-ins as hate crimes.
St. Anthony to hold special election for City Council seat
Nadia Elnagdy and Randy Stille are vying for the seat, which opened when Wendy Webster became mayor this year.
Food manufacturing plant in Fridley closing, laying off 170 workers
Family-owned Rich's, based in New York, acquired the plant from TreeHouse Foods in 2020.
Anoka-Hennepin school board stalls again over ethnic studies in history curriculum
The politically divided board, which overcame an impasse to approve a budget in June, also recently failed to approve new physics curriculum.
High-speed internet is 'finally' arriving in Nowthen
Comcast's expansion means about 1,300 addresses in the city will have access to high-speed service.
Columbia Heights names new city manager
Aaron Chirpich will be promoted from his current job as assistant city manager.
USA Hockey mines Minnesota to stock roster for under-17 tournament
Six boys from the state made the team for the Five Nations competition, as did three from out of state who play at Shattuck-St. Mary's.
Maple Grove passes new rules for homeowners listing property on Airbnb or VRBO
The cheaper and more flexible rental license option is meant to increase compliance, city officials said.
The golfing VanArragons build on that championship summer
Blaine's Caleb and Kathryn VanArragon swept the state's open and amateur tournaments in 2023, the first brother and sister to do such a thing. They called it "a lot more than we expected" and "hard to repeat."
Pedestrian fatally struck while crossing highway in Blaine
The crash happened at 6:35 p.m. on Hwy. 47 at 85th Avenue NE.
Aldi is ready to open latest store in Ramsey as city sees building boom
New housing developments and new business are coming to the area off Sunwood Drive in the central part of the city.
78-year-old struck, killed by car in Brooklyn Park ID'd
The victim died at the scene at W. Broadway and Candlewood Drive.
Muslim-focused community on hold as Lino Lakes approves building moratorium
Developer Faraaz Yussuf said he remains resolved to make Madinah Lakes a reality despite one-year moratorium.
Hwy. 65 closure in East Bethel, Ham Lake begins Tuesday
Rainy weather pushed the work from June to this month.
Minneapolis teacher becomes Minnesota royalty
Khadijah Lamah, the daughter of Liberian refugees and a second-grade teacher, is a winner of the 2024 Miss Juneteenth Minnesota Pageant.
Two teens killed and one injured in Big Lake crash
A state trooper spotted their vehicle speeding shortly before it left the highway and rolled.
Crystal police prepare for more juvenile 'takeovers' at Becker Park
Police were said to be on high alert for such gatherings this weekend.
Drownings have increased in Minnesota. Here's how to swim safely.
Keep an eye on the kids, wear life jackets and swim with a buddy.
BCA: Police fatally shot woman in North Branch after she didn't respond to orders to drop gun
Jamie Crabtree can be seen on squad car camera video "appearing to point an object at the officers," a statement from the BCA read.
Twin Cities Humane Society needs newspapers for critters' kennels
The group requests public donations amid dwindling supply of newspapers, which are used to line animal living spaces.