Suspected homicide inside Lino Lakes prison
The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) is investigating a suspected homicide at the Lino Lakes correctional facility.
Minnesota jail deaths under increased scrutiny following incidents
On Wednesday afternoon demonstrators met outside the Minnesota Department of Corrections to demand answers about the recent increase in jail deaths.
Anoka County pumpkin grower hopes to take home another world record
In his seemingly magical pumpkin patch, everything Travis Gienger touches turns to Guinness.
Woman killed in Coon Rapids after driver reports 'hitting something'
A woman is dead in Coon Rapids after a vehicle struck her, with the driver reporting they had “hit something."
Andover Subway employee serves kindness, community reciprocates efforts
Lorene Gronskei has worked at a Subway restaurant inside the Andover Walmart for more than six years, but to her the job was about making sandwiches – it’s always been about making people happy.
Columbia Heights’ KT Jacobs to sue council members that censured her
Following a vote by the Columbia Heights City Council to censure fellow council member KT Jacobs for alleged racial discrimination, Jacobs has announced the intent to file a petition against the council for the "weaponization of government against her."
Anoka launches ‘social district’ allowing patrons to drink alcohol in public
Anoka is launching the first "social district" in Minnesota on Wednesday, allowing patrons to buy and drink alcohol in public — but only in designated areas.
4-year-old boy dies after being found in Fridley pond
A Fridley family is dealing with tragedy after their 4-year-old child died after being pulled from a pond Tuesday afternoon.
Ramsey, Minn. motorcyclist killed swerving to avoid animals in road
A motorcyclist was killed Sunday morning in the north metro when troopers say he swerved to avoid animals in the roadway.
Coon Rapids police investigating fatal crash involving stolen vehicle
A person has died after the stolen vehicle they were driving went off the road, struck a tree, and caught fire in Coon Rapids early Sunday morning, authorities said.
3M Open: 5 golfers to cheer on
If you're headed out for the 3M Open this week, here are some golfers to cheer on, including the two former Gophers, the former top golfer on Planet Earth, and the "nicest guy in golf."
Ukrainian youth team draws inspiration from vets at USA Cup 'It's bigger than soccer'
At an international youth soccer tournament in Blaine, Ukrainian U17 boys team FC Minaj played a game that carried extra significance. Their families watched via live stream back home and Ukrainian veterans, in town to be fitted with prosthetics, cheered from the sidelines. FC Minaj won, and post-game, both teams took a group photo with the veterans, a moment of solidarity beyond soccer.
Ham Lake man can't seek reimbursement after well dries up
One year ago the city of Blaine admits it broke rules when it over-pumped water from unpermitted city wells, a decision that left many private well owners without water.