Metropolitan Airports Commission to have hearing on cannabis

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has given notice it will be having a public hearing on a draft cannabis ordinance. 

Gunman in killing of 21-year-old pregnant woman in St. Paul pleads guilty

A man charged in the shooting death of a pregnant woman, the result of an unintended target, has pleaded guilty to second-degree drive-by murder.

Here's how to check if Minnesota has some of your unclaimed property

Minnesota returned nearly $63 million in unclaimed property in Fiscal Year 2023. Here's how to check if you have any unclaimed property.

BCA launches Minnesota Drug Crimes and Overdose Dashboard

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) launched a new dashboard to help prevent and respond to drug overdoses, drug-related deaths and drug-related crimes.

Barenaked Ladies heading to Minnesota

Rock band Barenaked Ladies are coming to Minnesota in December. Get into the holiday spirit as the Canadian quartet performs fan favorites from the “Barenaked for the Holidays" album during their Hometown Holiday show at Mystic Lake Casino. 

Genetic genealogy key in identifying New Brighton Jane Doe 20 years later

For more than 20 years, the name and identity of Gail Marlene Johnson, who was found dead in Long Lake Regional Park, alluded authorities.

Genetic genealogy helps close cold cases in MN
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For more than 20 years, the name and identity of a woman found dead in Long Lake Regional Park has eluded authorities. But on Friday, she finally got her name back: Gail Marlene Johnson.

Somali immigrant entrepreneur starts business
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A Somali immigrant has been busy since he first arrived in America at 16-years-old, starting three businesses and attending the University of St. Thomas for business.

Noah Kahan announces Xcel Energy Center tour date

Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan announced a stop in St. Paul as part of his upcoming tour.

1 dead following house fire in St. Paul

Three pets were also in the home at the time of the fire, with one escaping and two others found deceased.

Coffee, cuddles at Roseville?s new cat cafe
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Minneapolis? first cat caf? has relocated to Roseville. Caf? Meow is now at the corner of Lexington Parkway at Larpenteur Avenue. The new space offers more parking and a bigger area for cats. At the moment, 28 cats have moved into the new location. The caf? and cat space are separated so you can visit the shop for coffee and baked goods without mingling with cats, or you can do both. There is a small fee to hang with the cats that helps pay for their care. The New Hope location is still open as well. Since it?s opening in 2018, Caf? Meow has found 934 cats a home.

First Avenue partners with Wrecktangle Pizza on new restaurant
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It?s been quite the year for the Wrecktangle Pizza crew. They were named ?Best Pizza in America? in early 2023 and people flocked to get their hands on the Detroit-style pizza with a Minnesota twist. Now they?ve partnered with First Avenue to open a new spot in St. Paul that?s offering more than just pizza. Wrestaurant at the Palace will have all the favorites plus new creations. It?s next door to the Palace Theatre which is co-operated by First Avenue. The Wrestaurant at the Palace is at 33 West 7th Place. They?re open seven days a week.

Nine Minnesota schools recognized for academic excellence, closing achievement gap in 2023

The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools, recognizing them for overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.

Employees take over Twin Cities ski business from iconic owner

A legend in the local cross-country skiing community is handing over the reins of his business to three of his employees.

Employees buy Twin Cities ski biz from owner
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A legend in the local cross-country skiing community is handing over the reins of his business to three of his employees.

Minnesota man acquitted of killing 3 people in case that hinged on alibi defense

A judge has acquitted a Minnesota man accused of fatally shooting three people and wounding two others in St. Paul last year in a case that hinged on an alibi defense.

Cold case: Investigators ID woman found dead at New Brighton park in 2000

COLD CASE: After 23 years of searching, authorities have determined the identity of the woman whose badly decomposed body was found in tall grass at a New Brighton park in 2000.