Tag: Twin Cities
Twin Cities faring the worst amid nationwide housing shortage that could...
The Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area is experiencing the worst of a nationwide housing shortage that shows no signs of letting up anytime soon.
A report...
Suburban police warn of ‘sharp increase’ in auto thefts
Suburban police departments issued warnings throughout the week about a "sharp increase" in overnight thefts of and from vehicles.
“Most thefts are occurring overnight. They...
Twin Cities mayors won’t follow experts, will keep mask mandates in...
The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul, both Democrats, plan to keep their mask mandates in place for the time being, breaking with the...
Twin Cities light rail ridership was down 59% in 2020
Light rail ridership in the Twin Cities metro area was down an average of 59% in 2020 when compared to 2019 numbers.
The Metropolitan Council,...
Early morning shooting leaves two dead in St. Paul
The St. Paul Police Department is investigating after two people were found with gunshot wounds early Thursday morning and later died.
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According to a statement...
Charges say suspect posed as grandson during Lakeville burglary
A Lakeville man on probation after recently receiving reduced and stayed sentences on theft and burglary convictions has been charged in a new burglary...
St. Paul, Minneapolis declare Monday ‘Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day’
The mayors of St. Paul and Minneapolis issued a joint proclamation Monday declaring Sept. 21 “Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day” in the Twin Cities.
“Justice Ruth...
St. Paul mayor officially signs order creating guaranteed income program
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter signed an executive order last week officially authorizing the creation of the “People’s Prosperity Pilot,” a guaranteed-income program.
Carter announced...
Twin Cities Violent Crime Task Force seizes 94 guns in a...
U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota Erica MacDonald announced Friday that the Twin Cities Violent Crime Task Force, which formed in July to...
Adult, teen charged in St. Paul crime spree that included kidnapping,...
A man and a teen have been charged following a crime spree in Ramsey County late last week that involved kidnapping, armed robbery and...