Maple Grove city leaders will seek bills in St. Paul to address funding and expansion of existing programs to allow for more development this legislative session. One priority is to seek state funding to match existing funding to pay for an overhaul of the interchange of U.S. Highway 169 and Elm Creek Boulevard/Brooklyn Boulevard right along the border with Brooklyn Park. The 40-year-old design of the intersection can not handle the amount of traffic there every day, said Heidi Nelson, Maple Grove’s city administrator.

MINNEAPOLIS — Crews are investigating after a large fire destroyed an encampment for people experiencing homelessness in south Minneapolis Monday afternoon. Fire officials could be seen battling flames and heavy smoke at the encampment near East 29th Street and 14th Avenue South. According to the Minneapolis Fire Department, a smaller fire also broke out at a scene on East Lake and Columbus Streets.

RICHFIELD, MN – A tense confrontation in Richfield turned deadly when a 29-year-old Minnesota man, angered over the theft of items from his van, fired at a pickup truck as it fled the scene. The shooting, which took place outside Luke Joshua Cain’s home, struck and killed a Minneapolis woman. Cain now faces second-degree murder charges in connection with her death.

Everyone has their own tastes when it comes to what kind of pizza they like. Elite foodies have picked the top 100 pizza places in the U.S. and two spots in Minnesota have been honored.

How would you like to attend a club that is members only, they have dues - fees, you hang out, maybe listen to some music, have a few snacks, and have the opportunity to smoke weed?. Here's the thing - if you choose to partake in the weed portion, you...

MINNEAPOLIS — Officials are investigating after a man was found dead in a car that was partially submerged in the Mississippi River on Sunday morning. Minneapolis park police say they got a call about a car crash just before 8 a.m. at 33rd Street and West River Parkway. At the bottom of a steep embankment, officials found the car, and the man who was inside. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner will confirm his identity and determine his cause of death. The parkway between 31st and 35th streets remains closed while authorities investigate.

Minneapolis, MN – The Twin Cities will experience a mix of sunshine, seasonal temperatures, and clouds this week before snow showers arrive Thursday night. Residents should prepare for slippery conditions as snow accumulations could impact commutes late Thursday into Friday. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will remain...

Bobby G. Hawkins was pronounced dead Friday night.

The missing woman is believed to have left a group home.

The infant's mother, a 27-year-old from Minneapolis, was seriously injured.

Andrew Hyde was killed while driving his 1964 Chevy Impala in July 2023.

In a display of community spirit, the Osseo area came together for the first annual "Shop with a Cop" event, which aims to foster positive relationships between local law enforcement and community. The Champlin Police Department let the Osseo Police Department join them for the shopping. The Osseo Police Department and two Masonic bodies, Northeast Winslow Lewis Lodge #125 and Order of Eastern Star Whittemore Chapter #283, and Circle K worked together. With five middle school children participating, the event not only provided essential holiday gifts but also emphasized the importance of community engagement and support. The event saw...

Who doesn't love a warm, fresh, gooey cinnamon roll? If that sounds like you, you're in luck, as Minnesota is now home to the "World's Best Cinnamon Roll."

Joseph Steven Jorgenson, a 41-year-old man from Woodbury, Minnesota, pleaded guilty Thursday to killing and dismembering two women in separate incidents. The gruesome discoveries were made in storage units in Woodbury and Coon Rapids. Under a plea agreement, Jorgenson is set to receive two concurrent 40-year sentences for the deaths...

This February, Maple Grove Parks and Recreation invites residents to escape the winter chill and immerse themselves in a cozy wellness retreat at Central Park of Maple Grove. From Feb. 4 to 10, residents and visitors can enjoy the unique experience of a wood-fired mobile sauna amidst serene outdoor surroundings. People ages 18 and older can enjoy the soothing heat of a mobile sauna, featuring a wood-fired stove. While a cold plunge is not available, participants can step outside and cool down between rounds to enhance their sauna experience. There will also be an outdoor bonfire and seating. Options...

It's the kind of place that’s easy to miss but impossible to forget.

(Reuters) -Minneapolis on Monday agreed to systemic reforms to its police department and to submit to outside oversight after a U.S. federal investigation spurred by the 2020 murder of George Floyd uncovered a pattern of civil rights abuses.

(PLYMOUTH NEWS) – While the City of Plymouth routinely conducts painting and maintenance to extend the life of equipment and infrastructure, community members traveling through Plymouth may have noticed changes to the appearance of some of the city’s fire hydrants. Below is a recap and explanation as to why some hydrants recently received a makeover.

A project aimed at helping Brooklyn Park youth is getting a big boost, and it’s all thanks to a former Viking and his foundation’s connection to a local nonprofit. The Minnesota Chill Foundation does much of their youth programming at the Zanewood Recreation Center in Brooklyn Park. Last year, Minnesota Chill Foundation co-founder Cindy Hill invited representatives from the Thielen Foundation to tour the Zanewood Recreation Center.

A Brooklyn Park man will spend more than 25 years in prison for fatally shooting a man at a family gathering. Lue Chang, 32, recently pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Hennepin County Court. He shot and killed 34-year-old Nichanon Kittikroekphon of Coon Rapids in September. It happened at a...