Statewide effort to distribute 4 million masks to Minnesota businesses before mandate takes effect
Starting Saturday, Minnesotans will need a mask when they go inside public spaces and businesses. To help make sure businesses don’t have to turn anyone away without a mask, the state has come up with a plan.
Starting Saturday, Minnesotans will need a mask when they go inside public spaces and businesses. To help make sure businesses don’t have to turn anyone away without a mask, the state has come up with a plan.
Ramsey County dissolves gang unit citing low success rate, racial disparities
Known gang members will no longer be labeled and grouped together by Ramsey County probation officers as the “Gang Unit” within the community corrections department is being dissolved after 20 years.
Known gang members will no longer be labeled and grouped together by Ramsey County probation officers as the “Gang Unit” within the community corrections department is being dissolved after 20 years.
Science Museum of Minnesota plans to reopen in September, faces potential $30M loss
The Science Museum of Minnesota is making plans to reopen on September 4, but will do so with 39 percent less of its staff, according to museum officials.
The Science Museum of Minnesota is making plans to reopen on September 4, but will do so with 39 percent less of its staff, according to museum officials.
Minnesota lawmakers reach deal on police accountability measures
Minnesota's divided Legislature struck a deal to strengthen police accountability Monday night, delivering a response two months after the death of George Floyd at the knee of a now-fired Minneapolis police officer.
Minnesota's divided Legislature struck a deal to strengthen police accountability Monday night, delivering a response two months after the death of George Floyd at the knee of a now-fired Minneapolis police officer.
MSP Airport to require face coverings starting July 27
Face coverings will be required at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport starting Monday, July 27, the Metropolitan Airports Commission announced.
Face coverings will be required at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport starting Monday, July 27, the Metropolitan Airports Commission announced.
St. Paul nursing home workers hold 24-hour strike demanding better pay, more PPE
More than 85 Cerenity Humboldt Care Center workers began a 24-hour strike Monday morning.
More than 85 Cerenity Humboldt Care Center workers began a 24-hour strike Monday morning.
Senate urges Gov. Walz to let school districts reopen for fall classes
The Republican-controlled Senate voted 37-30 telling Gov. Tim Walz to defer to Minnesota school districts whether to reopen their buildings for the 2020-21 year.
The Republican-controlled Senate voted 37-30 telling Gov. Tim Walz to defer to Minnesota school districts whether to reopen their buildings for the 2020-21 year.
Two suspects in custody after St. Paul man killed in Wednesday evening shooting
Two men are in custody after a deadly shooting Wednesday evening in St. Paul that left one man dead.
Two men are in custody after a deadly shooting Wednesday evening in St. Paul that left one man dead.
Minnesota Supreme Court rules on lawsuit alleging DNR did not adequately protect White Bear Lake
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that an appeals court misunderstood the contention from a group who sued the Minnesota DNR for abdicating is responsibility to protect the waters of White Bear Lake.
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that an appeals court misunderstood the contention from a group who sued the Minnesota DNR for abdicating is responsibility to protect the waters of White Bear Lake.
Cost of Minnesota's response to civil unrest in wake of George Floyd's death grows
Minnesota lawmakers are advancing $4.6 million to reimburse the State Patrol and Minnesota Department of Transportation for responding to the civil unrest in late May and early June.
Minnesota lawmakers are advancing $4.6 million to reimburse the State Patrol and Minnesota Department of Transportation for responding to the civil unrest in late May and early June.
Former Ford site to be redeveloped in St. Paul named 'Highland Bridge'
The 122-acre former Ford Site on the west side of St. Paul has a new name: Highland Bridge.
The 122-acre former Ford Site on the west side of St. Paul has a new name: Highland Bridge.
Sheriff: Carver County deputy shoots, kills man who held hostage at gunpoint on Mendota Bridge
A Carver County deputy shot and killed a 29-year-old man who was holding a female hostage at gunpoint on the Mendota Bridge early Monday morning, according to the sheriff. The hostage did not suffer any serious injuries.
A Carver County deputy shot and killed a 29-year-old man who was holding a female hostage at gunpoint on the Mendota Bridge early Monday morning, according to the sheriff. The hostage did not suffer any serious injuries.
Mothers lead march to Minnesota Capitol as part of stand against police violence
Mothers who lost loved ones in altercations with police took to the streets of St. Paul on Sunday to call for change.
Mothers who lost loved ones in altercations with police took to the streets of St. Paul on Sunday to call for change.
Minnesota lawmakers return to State Capitol for 2nd special session after no compromise, bills signed
The Minnesota Legislature will convene for its second special session of the year Monday.
The Minnesota Legislature will convene for its second special session of the year Monday.
Federal government denies Walz's request for aid after unrest in Minnesota
The federal government has denied a request from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for funds to help rebuild the Twin Cities after damage caused during unrest that followed the death of George Floyd.
The federal government has denied a request from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for funds to help rebuild the Twin Cities after damage caused during unrest that followed the death of George Floyd.
Community group calls for Minnesota schools to reopen for fall
Saturday, a group of parents, students, and even some teachers joined a rally at the Minnesota capitol calling for schools to reopen for in-person instruction this fall.
Saturday, a group of parents, students, and even some teachers joined a rally at the Minnesota capitol calling for schools to reopen for in-person instruction this fall.
Sen. Smith meets with St. Paul business owners impacted by COVID-19, civil unrest
Senator Tina Smith met with a group of St. Paul business owners, who are working to get back on their feet amid COVID-19 and the aftermath of George Floyd’s death.
Senator Tina Smith met with a group of St. Paul business owners, who are working to get back on their feet amid COVID-19 and the aftermath of George Floyd’s death.
BCA submits charging recommendation for protesters who tore down Columbus statue to Ramsey County Attorney
One month after protesters tore down the Christopher Columbus statue at the Minnesota State Capitol, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has presented their investigative file to the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office for a charging decision.
One month after protesters tore down the Christopher Columbus statue at the Minnesota State Capitol, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has presented their investigative file to the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office for a charging decision.
Task force on Minneapolis, St. Paul violence draws from 12 agencies, but adds no visible presence to streets
Wednesday, U.S. Attorney Erica MacDonald announced the formation of a new Twin Cities Violent Crime Task Force in response to the spike in gun violence and violent crime across the Twin Cities metro.
Wednesday, U.S. Attorney Erica MacDonald announced the formation of a new Twin Cities Violent Crime Task Force in response to the spike in gun violence and violent crime across the Twin Cities metro.
Police looking for driver involved in June 14 shooting in St. Paul
Police are looking for the driver involved in a shooting last month in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Police are looking for the driver involved in a shooting last month in St. Paul, Minnesota.