Catholic Charities helping people experiencing homelessness this winter
Catholic Charities has been working to make sure everyone has a warm place to stay during this season's bitter cold. Their outreach partners have been finding people experiencing homelessness over the last few days to let them know about available services and shelters.
Catholic Charities has been working to make sure everyone has a warm place to stay during this season's bitter cold. Their outreach partners have been finding people experiencing homelessness over the last few days to let them know about available services and shelters.
Minnesotans welcome Afghan refugees at New Year's Eve party
The Azizi family and local nonprofit Hope for Afghanistan put together a New Year's Eve party, gathering members of the Afghan community in Minnesota and welcoming recently resettled Afghan refugees. More than 100 people attended the event at Crescent Moon Banquet Hall in Minneapolis Friday night, that's just a small fraction of the more than 500 Afghans already in Minnesota. At least 1,000 more Afghan refugees are expected to settle in the state in the coming months.
The Azizi family and local nonprofit Hope for Afghanistan put together a New Year's Eve party, gathering members of the Afghan community in Minnesota and welcoming recently resettled Afghan refugees. More than 100 people attended the event at Crescent Moon Banquet Hall in Minneapolis Friday night, that's just a small fraction of the more than 500 Afghans already in Minnesota. At least 1,000 more Afghan refugees are expected to settle in the state in the coming months.
Sign of hope: Bible recovered after fire destroys Corcoran home
After a massive fire destroyed their Corcoran, Minnesota home on Tuesday morning, the Reed family discovered something miraculous in the rubble -- their daughter’s bible, still intact.
After a massive fire destroyed their Corcoran, Minnesota home on Tuesday morning, the Reed family discovered something miraculous in the rubble -- their daughter’s bible, still intact.
Sign of hope: Bible recovered after fire destroys Corcoran home
After a massive fire destroyed their Corcoran, Minnesota home on Tuesday morning, the Reed family discovered something miraculous in the rubble -- their daughter?s bible, still intact.
After a massive fire destroyed their Corcoran, Minnesota home on Tuesday morning, the Reed family discovered something miraculous in the rubble -- their daughter?s bible, still intact.
Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues fans brave the cold for Winter Classic
On a night with a temperatures below zero, the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues will face off for Winter Classic at Target Field Saturday. Here's how fans are feeling about the cold.
On a night with a temperatures below zero, the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues will face off for Winter Classic at Target Field Saturday. Here's how fans are feeling about the cold.
4 teens arrested in robbery, shooting at Bryn Mawr Market, Minneapolis police say
Investigators arrested a fourth teen Thursday night in connection to the robbery and shooting of a young woman working at the Bryn Mawr Market.
Investigators arrested a fourth teen Thursday night in connection to the robbery and shooting of a young woman working at the Bryn Mawr Market.
Teen killed in NYE shooting, marking the 95th homicide in Minneapolis
Police say two teens were shot while walking in Minneapolis' Hawthorne neighborhood Friday. A 15-year-old boy died from his injuries, marking the city's 95th homicide in 2021 on New Year's Eve.
Police say two teens were shot while walking in Minneapolis' Hawthorne neighborhood Friday. A 15-year-old boy died from his injuries, marking the city's 95th homicide in 2021 on New Year's Eve.
Twin Cities New Year's Eve events canceled due to cold weather, omicron variant
Whether it’s due to the cold weather or the spread of the omicron variant, some venues across the Twin Cities are canceling their New Year’s Eve plans.
Whether it’s due to the cold weather or the spread of the omicron variant, some venues across the Twin Cities are canceling their New Year’s Eve plans.
Family carjacked at home in south Minneapolis; 75 carjackings in December
Minneapolis police are investigating at least 75 separate carjackings for the month of December alone. One young family was carjacked at gunpoint at their home in south Minneapolis by a group of apparent teenagers.
Minneapolis police are investigating at least 75 separate carjackings for the month of December alone. One young family was carjacked at gunpoint at their home in south Minneapolis by a group of apparent teenagers.
Carjackers caught on video targeting south Minneapolis family at home
The carjacking took place on the morning of Dec. 18. However, newly surfaced surveillance video reveals the group of suspects and black SUV getaway car.
The carjacking took place on the morning of Dec. 18. However, newly surfaced surveillance video reveals the group of suspects and black SUV getaway car.
Winter Classic will go on in Minneapolis despite brutal cold
Jim Rich got an up close preview of the Winter Classic on Thursday at Target Field.
Jim Rich got an up close preview of the Winter Classic on Thursday at Target Field.
Woman set on fire by ex-boyfriend concerned he?ll get off easy on plea deal
In September of 2019 Richard Bullock was charged with setting his then girlfriend on fire after assaulting her. More than two years later, he?s set to take a plea deal that could have him out of prison in three and a half years.
In September of 2019 Richard Bullock was charged with setting his then girlfriend on fire after assaulting her. More than two years later, he?s set to take a plea deal that could have him out of prison in three and a half years.
Woman set on fire by ex-boyfriend concerned he?ll get off easy on plea deal
In September of 2019 Richard Bullock was charged with setting his then girlfriend on fire after assaulting her. More than two years later, he?s set to take a plea deal that could have him out of prison in three and a half years.
In September of 2019 Richard Bullock was charged with setting his then girlfriend on fire after assaulting her. More than two years later, he?s set to take a plea deal that could have him out of prison in three and a half years.
Woman rescued after fall in cave at Minnehaha Falls
Fire crews worked on Wednesday to rescue a woman after a fall inside a cave at the frozen Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis.
Fire crews worked on Wednesday to rescue a woman after a fall inside a cave at the frozen Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis.
Minnetonka mayor wants stiffer punishment for property crimes
West metro cities are seeing an increase in crimes including break-ins and garage thefts. Now, city leaders want to see action from prosecutors.
West metro cities are seeing an increase in crimes including break-ins and garage thefts. Now, city leaders want to see action from prosecutors.
Man sentenced for fires at Target HQ, Brit's Pub during August 2020 riot
A St. Paul man convicted of setting fires and taking part in riots in August 2020, including breaking into Target headquarters and Brit's Pub in downtown Minneapolis, was sentenced in federal court on Wednesday.
A St. Paul man convicted of setting fires and taking part in riots in August 2020, including breaking into Target headquarters and Brit's Pub in downtown Minneapolis, was sentenced in federal court on Wednesday.
Worker heating frozen metal door at Minneapolis Fed starts small fire
Firefighters were called out to the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Wednesday morning after an employee trying to heat a frozen metal door started a small fire.
Firefighters were called out to the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Wednesday morning after an employee trying to heat a frozen metal door started a small fire.
Brutal cold temperatures expected for Winter Classic in Minneapolis
Thousands are expected to brave the cold on New Year's Day for a Winter Classic at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Thousands are expected to brave the cold on New Year's Day for a Winter Classic at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis police report 64 carjackings in December, 9 over holiday weekend
The Minneapolis Police Department said this month alone there have been 64 reported carjackings in the city, an average of two per day.
The Minneapolis Police Department said this month alone there have been 64 reported carjackings in the city, an average of two per day.
Teen arrested for deadly shooting in Minneapolis, city's 94th homicide of 2021
A teen is in custody after a deadly shooting on Monday in Minneapolis, the police department reports.
A teen is in custody after a deadly shooting on Monday in Minneapolis, the police department reports.