Restaurant Workers Speak: Some Are Done; Others Want Industry Changes

Sophia Bishop, 20, left the food service industry a few weeks ago to work in health care.

Federal Investigation Seeks To Uncover The Painful History Of Native American Boarding Schools

The Native American children travelled on trains, thousands of miles from their homes, to Pennsylvania.

Sulfide Mining Advocates Say They'll Deliver Jobs, But How Many?

The late Gov. Rudy Perpich, the favorite son of the Iron Range, coined the phrase, “job, jobs, jobs” in response to the downturn.

Unemployment Rate Improves In Minneapolis Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Hennepin County decreased recently.

Minnesota Got $500 Million For Early Childhood Programs. Here's Where It's Going.

Child care and early learning programs in Minnesota will get a $500 million funding boost over the next two years.

Pollution Control Commissioner Resigns Ahead Of Confirmation Vote In Minnesota Senate

Minnesota's top pollution regulator resigned her post on Tuesday, preempting a Senate confirmation vote on her nomination.

Legislative Score Card: Who Won And Who Lost In $52 Billion State Budget

After months of wrangling, many missed deadlines and partisan gridlock, DFL Gov. Tim Walz signed into law a new $52 billion budget.

Born In The Delta, She Died The Grandmother Of St. Paul | Remembrance

I met Thelma Battle Buckner because her church was just a block from my house when I first moved to St. Paul six years ago.

1 In Grave Condition Following Shooting In North Minneapolis

According to Minneapolis police, an officer was flagged down on the 300 block of 21st Avenue North shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday.

Woman In Critical Condition After Minneapolis Stabbing, Police Say

Police found a woman who had been stabbed multiple times.

City Of Minneapolis: City Council Adopts Spending Plan For First Round Of American Rescue Plan Funding

Today, the Minneapolis City Council voted to approve the first round of American Rescue Plan funding for the City of Minneapolis, affirm ...

City Of Minneapolis: Find Assistance With Rent And Housing As Eviction Moratorium Ends

With the end of the State peacetime emergency preventing property owners or managers from evicting residents for not paying rent, Gov. W ...

City Of Minneapolis: Minneapolis City Offices Closed Monday, July 5

Minneapolis City government offices are closed Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day, which falls on a weekend this year.

Reformer Radio: Rep. Jordan Rasmusson On The Future Of The GOP

Rep. Jordan Rasmusson is a 28-year-old Republican lawmaker from Fergus Falls serving his first term in the Minnesota House.

Consider Alternatives To Fireworks, For Animals' Sake, And Ours | Opinion

On Dec. 31, 2011, 5,000 red-winged blackbirds fell from the sky in Beebe, Arkansas.

Supreme Court Upholds Arizona ‘Ballot Harvesting' Ban, In Setback For Voting Rights Law

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Arizona’s ban on third-party ballot collections.

City Of Minneapolis: Shooting Leads To Death Of One

On Thursday morning at 3:34 am, officers from the Minneapolis Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls reporting the sound of s ...

City Of Minneapolis: City Council Committee Advances Plans For Truth And Reconciliation Commission

The City Council's Policy & Government Oversight Committee has directed the City's Division of Race and Equity to work with other depart ...

City Of Minneapolis: Adult Male Dies After Shooting Outside

On Wednesday evening at 8:57 p.m., the Minneapolis Emergency Communications Center received 911 calls reporting a shooting in the area o ...

City Of Minneapolis: Minimum Wage Increases Today In Minneapolis

The minimum wage in Minneapolis today increased to $12.50 for all employees and $14.25 at franchises or employers with over 100 employee ...

City Of Minneapolis: City Council Votes To Extend Emergency Regulations To Support Businesses, Workers

The City Council voted today at a special emergency meeting called by Mayor Jacob Frey to extend several policies enacted during the COV ...

Lawmakers Give Final Approval To $52 Billion Budget, Averting State Government Shutdown

Minnesota lawmakers at last completed a new $52 billion two-year budget on Wednesday with just hours to spare.

College Financial Aid Applications In Minneapolis Area: Compare To MN

See how college aid applications changed for Minneapolis area high schools.

Dead Of Night Legislating: Lawmakers Pass Public Safety Bill, End Governor's Emergency Powers

Minnesota lawmakers gave final approval early Wednesday morning to approve a $2.6 billion public safety budget bill.

We're Near A Tipping Point On Ending Fossil Fuels; Let's Not Blow It | Opinion

On Jan. 20, in his first day in office, President Joe Biden rescinded the permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline.

City Of Minneapolis: City Settles With A Fantastic Sams Franchise To Pay Workers $10,000 Owed Under Minimum Wage Ordinance

The City of Minneapolis has entered into a settlement agreement with a Fantastic Sams franchise located at 5003 34th Ave. S. to ensure w ...

City Of Minneapolis: Frey, Palmisano, MPD Highlight Sustained Recruitment Push And Reform Recommendations To Field Training Officer Prog ...

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey lauded Council Member Linea Palmisano for leading a joint effort by the City's Audit Committee and Minneapo ...

Blood Donations Needed In Minneapolis Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Blood platelet and type O donations are in high demand.

An Open Letter To Senator Joe Manchin | Column

"Please choose democracy."

Compromise Public Safety Bill With Limited Police Reforms Prompts Pushback From Progressives

Progressive lawmakers are pushing back against a bipartisan public safety budget agreement struck over the weekend.

Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board : Registration Is Open For Adult Sports Leagues In Minneapolis Parks This Fall!

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is excited to offer a full slate of organized adult sports this fall!

Grading The State Budget: Not Bad, But There's Much More To Do | Column

The Legislature and Gov. Tim Walz slogged their way to a state budget just days before a government shutdown.

‘Really Amazing For Families': Child Welfare Reforms On The Horizon In Minnesota

The bill requires courts to appoint a lawyer in all child protection cases for parents who can’t afford one.

Derek Chauvin Sentenced To 22 1/2 Years In Prison For Murder Of George Floyd

Convicted in the murder of George Floyd, ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to more than 22 years in prison.

Federal Policy Has Failed To Protect Indigenous Women | Opinion

Lawmakers in the nation's capital have an opportunity to fix a longstanding problem with the landmark legislation.

The Rural, Biracial Juror On The Chauvin Trial: ‘It Was Absolutely Traumatic'

Journee Howard grew up in a town of about 900 in lake country.

Stop Using The Ignorant ‘We're A Republic Not A Democracy' Line | Column

Who knew that America was filled with so many amateur social studies teachers?

Minnesota Republicans Use Budget Bills To Focus On Rising Crime In The Twin Cities

Minnesota Republicans offered another signal that they intend to use crime as a political weapon against Democrats in 2022.

What's In Minnesota's $7 Billion Transportation Bill?

Legislative leaders and the administration of Gov. Tim Walz came to an agreement on a $7 billion transportation bill.

Nonprofits Stepped Up During The Pandemic; Time For State To Help Them Is Now | Opinion

Some people are bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn.