In February, Fridley police got a tip about animal abuse at Happy Tails Rescue, a ‘no-kill’ rescue organization that takes in abandoned cats and dogs in need of a home. In late May, Fridley police seized more than 50 animals from the shelter — including 13 dead cats and two dead dogs.
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office said Thursday that a man serving a life sentence for first degree murder in connection with a 1998 homicide in northern Minnesota is innocent and should be released from prison.
An art installation of giant trolls opens June 10 in and around Detroit Lakes. Danish artist Thomas Dambo has built troll sculptures of recycled material around the world to bring attention to waste, and create whimsical experiences for those who visit his installations.
A new police contract featuring a major pay bump is now in the hands of the Minneapolis city council for approval. A community group has been calling for greater transparency and reform in the police contract negotiation process between the city and the union.
A memorial for Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell is scheduled for next week.
And the Minnesota Attorney General's Office said today that a man serving a life sentence for a 1998 murder was wrongfully convicted and should be exonerated.
Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.
The MPD’s incident detail report depicts a chaotic and fast-moving situation which in the matter of minutes, claimed a total of three lives and left four people injured. However, crucial questions remain.
The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Woodbury is closing due to the bankruptcy of its operator, which also affects several other locations in Dallas and beyond.
The teen was in the care of Ramsey County Child Protection Wednesday night at Children’s Hospital in St. Paul when he left at 10 p.m. The Minnesota BCA said Thursday night the teen was “located safe.”
Former NBA player Chase Budinger is going to the Olympics — for beach volleyball. The Californian earned a Paris berth with Miles Evans as the No. 2 U.S. men’s pair at the FIVB tournament in Ostrava, Czechia, on Wednesday.
Funds have dried up for a program run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that helped get more than 23 million households online for free or at a low cost. That includes nearly 245,000 — or one in nine — Minnesota homes, according to the Biden administration.
The founder says she plans to build a space where people of color can “listen to the birds and completely relax. To know that we belong and are wanted here.”
Law enforcement and loved ones will honor fallen Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell in a public safety memorial service on Tuesday, June 11, at 11 a.m. at Maple Grove Senior High School.
A Benton County farmer noticed signs of illness in a few cows last weekend. By the next day, more than 40 cows showed signs of fever, state animal health officials said Thursday. They say the risk to the public from the virus remains low “at this time.”
The law requiring lawmakers to disclose their stock trades spurred an unintended consequence: a cottage industry with funds modeled on lawmakers’ investments. These funds are beating the market.
Justin Jefferson earned the richest non-quarterback contract in NFL history for all his accomplishments on the field over four seasons with Minnesota. He has just as much of a mark with the Vikings as a leader.
Most of Minnesota has been running major rainfall surpluses this spring, eliminating drought for the first time since June 2022. It was the wettest spring in five years for many.
Corcoran police report that officers have ended an overnight standoff, after negotiating with the suspect to release a person who was allegedly held as a hostage.
The closest legal cannabis dispensary to the Twin Cities is opening for business Thursday on a reservation in Cass County. And the Minnesota Legislative Auditor's office is expected to release a report next week about state oversight of the nonprofit Feeding Our Future.
Most of Minnesota will be below the 70 degree mark Thursday. Add to that blustery northwest winds and it will feel cool. Friday should see more sunshine with a pleasant weekend ahead.
Aaron Judge drove in five runs, Carlos Rodón retired his first 16 batters and the New York Yankees matched their longest winning streak of the season at seven by beating the Minnesota Twins 9-5.
Napheesa Collier had 25 points and nine rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx eased by the Los Angeles Sparks 86-62 on Wednesday night for coach Cheryl Reeve’s 307th regular-season victory.
Myrna Broncho relies on broadband for medical care after a bad injury on her ranch. She's among millions facing a jump in costs or lost connections if the Affordable Connectivity Program expires.
More than 150,000 U.S., British and Canadian troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944. A small handful told NPR about their experience.
The Sweetest Grass is about 182 miles from downtown Minneapolis, making it the closest dispensary to the Twin Cities — at least until Prairie Island Indian Community opens its dispensary, planned for later this month.
A nature-based retreat center planned outside Two Harbors aimed at providing a restorative getaway for Black, Indigenous and people of color, is receiving pushback from some local residents over concerns of noise, traffic, and other impacts on their rural “way of life.”
Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell was working alone and on overtime when he responded to the call that would end his life. But Chief Brian O’Hara said the department had extra staff on hand that day that sped up its response, and that there was little a partner could have done to change the outcome.
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will be Alasan Ann’s first. He told MPR News he’s especially looking forward to the opening ceremony. “I’ve always watched it as a kid, and now I’m gonna be in it,” he said. “That’s going to be insane.”