Twin Cities

January 3, 2024 8:26 AM

Seven people — including six children — hospitalized after St. Paul house fire

Firefighters rescued seven people — including six children — from a burning home in St. Paul early Wednesday morning. All seven remained in critical condition at last report.

by Peter Cox

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January 2, 2024 4:35 PM

Four injured in crash involving Metro Transit bus in Minneapolis

A Metro Transit bus driver and three passengers were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries Tuesday morning after a bus and car collided in northeast Minneapolis.

by MPR News Staff

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December 29, 2023 12:00 PM

Minneapolis sets new Jan. 4 closing date for Camp Nenookaasi

The city says it will close a large encampment of unsheltered people in the Phillips neighborhood Thursday. There were ongoing public safety and health concerns, including a fatal shooting this month.

by Melissa Olson

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December 27, 2023 1:47 PM

Minnesota students struggle to access food over the holiday amid high demand at food shelves

Food insecurity is on the rise in Minnesota. Over winter break, when students can’t access school meals, many may go hungry, Twin Cities shelf operators say.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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December 24, 2023 3:10 PM

Minneapolis police chief calls homicide trend 'disturbing'

After a shooting and a stabbing resulted in deaths this weekend, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara calls the trend disturbing. The number of homicides in November and December reached double digits in both months.

by Kyra Miles

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December 23, 2023 6:25 PM

Hundreds honor Twin Cities artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong at Woodbury vigil

Family gathered with politicians and fans alike to remember the Hmong American storyteller, who was kidnapped and killed in Colombia earlier in December.

by Todd Melby and Feven Gerezgiher

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December 21, 2023 4:00 AM

Colombia Live: Bringing the rhythm and culture of Colombia to Minnesota

From Fuego Latino to Colombia Live, follow the journey of a dance group that became an ambassador of Colombian culture in the Midwest and created a vibrant community in Minnesota.

by Nicole Johnson

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December 20, 2023 3:37 PM

Cougar struck, killed in Minneapolis will live on in new park display

The cougar that traversed Minneapolis neighborhoods before being struck and killed on a freeway earlier this month will live on — in a new park educational display.

by Andrew Krueger

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December 14, 2023 4:39 PM

Minneapolis awarded $20 million federal grant to improve traffic safety

The Biden Administration announced Wednesday the $20 million grant will pay for city safety measures at more than 500 intersections and for more protected bike lanes and pedestrian refuge islands.

by MPR News Staff

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December 13, 2023 2:56 PM

MN Supreme Court: Racial imbalances in schools alone don’t violate state constitution

Parents with students in the Minneapolis and St. Paul school districts claimed racial and socioeconomic segregation has led to separate but unequal education. Despite Wednesday’s decision, the issues may not be settled.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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