Minneapolis-St. Paul

Travel February 28

Major US city looks to hike hotel fees to boost tourism

Hotels in Minneapolis, Minnesota, could implement a booking tax in order to boost tourism. The city saw a "record-breaking" number of hotel guests in summer 2024.

Media February 23

Minnesota Muslims and Somali Americans speak out on politics, faith and being open to Trump in 2024

In Minnesota, Somalian Americans, many of whom are Muslims, spoke out about the 2024 election, being open to Donald Trump and what drove their votes.

Media February 12

University of Minnesota students rail against college leadership over wishy-washy stand on ICE

University of Minnesota students called for a "sanctuary campus" after the institution's administrators' stated that they will comply with federal law enforcement.

Minneapolis-St. Paul February 3

Minnesota man accused of holding girlfriend against her will, beating her, dumping boiling water on her

A Minnesota man allegedly held his 19-year-old girlfriend against her will, beat her and repeatedly dumped boiling hot water on her over several days.

George Floyd January 7

Minneapolis to overhaul police training, use-of-force policies in wake of George Floyd's murder

The Minneapolis City Council approved a deal to overhaul the city's police training and use-of-force policies over the 2020 killing of George Floyd.

Crime December 18

Biden DOJ opposes court decision allowing Derek Chauvin chance to examine George Floyd's heart

The Justice Department is asking a federal judge to reverse a defense legal victory in former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's appeal in his civil rights case over the death of George Floyd.

Minnesota October 5

Minnesota boy arrested after allegedly driving stolen car near playground where children were playing

The 10-year-old boy, who reportedly has a history of auto theft and threats of violence, was arrested in Minneapolis.

LIFESTYLE September 20

Meet the American who was the first paid professional football player: Pudge Heffelfinger

Gridiron goliath and Yale star Pudge Heffelfinger was later paid $500 to play for the Allegheny Athletic Association in 1892, becoming the first professional football player.

Kamala Harris September 11

Harris promoted bail fund during height of defund-the-police push, contrary to saying 'not true' in debate

Vice President Harris said former President Trump was lying during the debate when he said she supported defunding police, despite Harris' record of supporting the movement.

Minneapolis-St. Paul September 3

Minneapolis business owners face 'almost impossible' challenges including crime, regulations

Minneapolis businesses, some of which endured the 2020 George Floyd riots and COVID-19 lockdowns, face difficulties including petty crime, taxes and regulations.