Target cutting 1,800 positions, 1,000 employees set to be laid off
Target announced Thursday it will be eliminating 1,800 positions from its corporate staff.
Target announced Thursday it will be eliminating 1,800 positions from its corporate staff.
Southwest LRT tests runs celebrated by Met Council as major milestone
The Metropolitan Council and local leaders celebrated a milestone in the construction of the Southwest Light Rail project after testing of the Green Line extension started last week.
The Metropolitan Council and local leaders celebrated a milestone in the construction of the Southwest Light Rail project after testing of the Green Line extension started last week.
Facebook settlement payments coming soon: Here’s what to know
Facebook users are starting to receive payouts from a $725M settlement over claims the platform misused personal data. Here’s how much you could get and when.
Facebook users are starting to receive payouts from a $725M settlement over claims the platform misused personal data. Here’s how much you could get and when.
Minneapolis high schools offer Black culture courses 'open' to Black students only
Three Black culture courses at two Minneapolis high schools are restricted by race and gender, according to course guides online.
Three Black culture courses at two Minneapolis high schools are restricted by race and gender, according to course guides online.
Giordano's adding second Twin Cities location at Mall of America
Iconic Chicago deep dish pizzeria Giordano's is adding a second location in the Twin Cities at the Mall of America. Officials announced Monday that Giordano's is slated to open next spring on Level 3, South.
Iconic Chicago deep dish pizzeria Giordano's is adding a second location in the Twin Cities at the Mall of America. Officials announced Monday that Giordano's is slated to open next spring on Level 3, South.
Amazon Web Services global outage 'resolved' after disruption, company says
The company said that while the issue has been resolved, some services may experience a backlog of messages while it works to process them over the next few hours.
The company said that while the issue has been resolved, some services may experience a backlog of messages while it works to process them over the next few hours.
Amazon Web Services says issue that caused outage 'mitigated'
A major Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage early Monday disrupted major platforms including Snapchat, Roblox, Robinhood, and Coinbase.
A major Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage early Monday disrupted major platforms including Snapchat, Roblox, Robinhood, and Coinbase.
Amazon Web Services global outage eases after disruption, company says
An Amazon Web Services outage is causing disruptions globally. The service provides remote computing services apps, websites, governments, universities and companies.
An Amazon Web Services outage is causing disruptions globally. The service provides remote computing services apps, websites, governments, universities and companies.
Vatican Unveiled exhibit to bring rare papal artifacts to Mall of America in 2026
As Minnesota’s Catholic community prepares to mark 175 years in 2026, the “Vatican Unveiled” exhibit is bringing one of the world’s largest collections of papal artifacts to the Mall of America, January 10–February 1, 2026. Curated by Father Richard Kunst of the Diocese of Duluth, the 19,000-square-foot exhibit features 250+ items from popes, saints, and historic figures—including the second-oldest papal signature outside of the Vatican and a Swiss Guard uniform from the era of Pope Pius X.
As Minnesota’s Catholic community prepares to mark 175 years in 2026, the “Vatican Unveiled” exhibit is bringing one of the world’s largest collections of papal artifacts to the Mall of America, January 10–February 1, 2026. Curated by Father Richard Kunst of the Diocese of Duluth, the 19,000-square-foot exhibit features 250+ items from popes, saints, and historic figures—including the second-oldest papal signature outside of the Vatican and a Swiss Guard uniform from the era of Pope Pius X.
Como Zoo welcomes 2 new zebras
A father and son zebra pair arrived at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, and visitors might notice their taller and heavier build compared to other zebras.
A father and son zebra pair arrived at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, and visitors might notice their taller and heavier build compared to other zebras.
Amazon to hire 250,000 workers during holidays
The company has a variety of jobs available for the holiday season and here’s how you can apply.
The company has a variety of jobs available for the holiday season and here’s how you can apply.
Amazon plans to cut 15% of workforce in new round of layoffs
The job cuts were announced as the tech giant shifts its focus to AI products related to business operations.
The job cuts were announced as the tech giant shifts its focus to AI products related to business operations.
Highway 7 closing in Minnetonka, Shorewood until Oct. 20.
A work-week shutdown will greet motorists in the western metro beginning Wednesday evening.
A work-week shutdown will greet motorists in the western metro beginning Wednesday evening.
Astra arrives! Como Zoo?s new polar bear makes a splash
Como Zoo has a cool new resident! Astra, the adorable polar bear, has arrived and will play a key role in the zoo?s breeding program, helping protect the species for the future. Overseen by Senior Keeper Allison Jungheim, Astra is part of the North American Polar Bear Studbook, a vital tool for conservation. Visitors can see her in action and learn how Como Zoo is helping polar bears thrive.
Como Zoo has a cool new resident! Astra, the adorable polar bear, has arrived and will play a key role in the zoo?s breeding program, helping protect the species for the future. Overseen by Senior Keeper Allison Jungheim, Astra is part of the North American Polar Bear Studbook, a vital tool for conservation. Visitors can see her in action and learn how Como Zoo is helping polar bears thrive.
Ex-St. Paul police employee accused of possessing 11 pounds of meth, fentanyl: Charges
A Woodbury man who worked for the St. Paul Police Department has been terminated following his arrest on a serious drug charge. Law enforcement reportedly found 9.8 pounds of methamphetamine, and 1.68 pounds of Fentanyl inside his home.
A Woodbury man who worked for the St. Paul Police Department has been terminated following his arrest on a serious drug charge. Law enforcement reportedly found 9.8 pounds of methamphetamine, and 1.68 pounds of Fentanyl inside his home.
Southwest Light Rail construction: Trains moving along the tracks for testing
The Metro Transit Green Line Extension/Southwest Light Rail is entering a new testing phase with light rail trains moving on tracks for the first time starting on Tuesday, Oct. 14. This is a major development in a controversial project that has faced construction delays and cost overruns.
The Metro Transit Green Line Extension/Southwest Light Rail is entering a new testing phase with light rail trains moving on tracks for the first time starting on Tuesday, Oct. 14. This is a major development in a controversial project that has faced construction delays and cost overruns.
Metro Transit bus accident leads to $4.2 million payout for injured pedestrian
A jury determined that a man whose leg was run over during a Metro Transit bus accident be awarded more than $4 million in damages.
A jury determined that a man whose leg was run over during a Metro Transit bus accident be awarded more than $4 million in damages.
Como Zoo welcomes new polar bear as part of breeding program
Astra, a 4-year-old polar bear, arrived at Como Zoo on Thursday. Her move is part of a breeding effort to support polar bear conservation.
Astra, a 4-year-old polar bear, arrived at Como Zoo on Thursday. Her move is part of a breeding effort to support polar bear conservation.
Section of I-94 in St. Paul closed this weekend for bridge project
Starting Friday night, a portion of Interstate 94 will be closed for the weekend as crews continue working on the John Ireland Boulevard bridge project in St. Paul.
Starting Friday night, a portion of Interstate 94 will be closed for the weekend as crews continue working on the John Ireland Boulevard bridge project in St. Paul.
Minnesota launches drinking water action plan
The Minnesota Department of Health announced a new initiative to deal with contaminants in the drinking water such as nitrates and PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances).
The Minnesota Department of Health announced a new initiative to deal with contaminants in the drinking water such as nitrates and PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances).