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Holiday nostalgia at Turnblad Mansion

The Twin Cities’ only castle is open for a holiday exhibition filled with decorated rooms, familiar memories and scenes from past decades. The American Swedish Institute’s annual holiday experience runs through Jan. 24 and also includes seasonal Nordic food, a gift store and a large holiday handcraft market.

Minneapolis, MN · 1d
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Minneapolis's Oldest Carnegie Library Faces Closure, Indian Community Fears Loss

Hennepin County Library has begun the process of decommissioning Franklin Library, the 112-year-old Carnegie building that anchors south Minneapolis's American Indian Cultural Corridor and serves as one of the system's smallest yet most heavily trafficked branches. County officials plan to move library operations from the historic structure at 1314 E. Franklin Ave. to a new location, though no site or budget has been finalized.

Minneapolis, MN · 3d
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Karla Hult talks jump into politics

Former KARE 11 journalist Karla Hult is preparing for a new role at the Minnesota Capitol after being elected to represent Senate District 50, covering parts of Bloomington and Edina. In an interview with FOX 9, the senator-elect discusses her transition from journalism to public service and outlines legislative priorities, including affordability, housing costs, child care, health care and gun safety.

Bloomington, MN · 3d
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St. Paul City Council president moving to Ramsey County Board of Commissioners

The current president of the St. Paul City Council will be heading to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners in the new year.

St Paul, MN · 1d

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Tied Minnesota Mayor Election to Be Decided by Random Drawing

A Minnesota mayoral election will be decided by a random drawing after two candidates received exactly the same number of votes. On Monday, Spring Lake Park city officials will draw the name of either incumbent Robert Nelson or challenger Halyn Roth out of a bag to decide who wins the seat.

Spring Lake Park, MN · 2d

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Commercial development district debate continues

Eleven years ago, it was announced that Major League Soccer was coming to University and Snelling avenues in St. Paul. That generated excitement about busy game days and an influx of new bars and restaurants. One idea was for soccer club marches to the stadium from venues including O’Gara’s.

St Paul, MN · 2d

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Dakota County Library & Park Cuts Due to Budget Woes

Neighborhood news supported by neighbors. Thanks to Minnesota Locks, Lehner Law Office, and Blue Sky Bookkeeping for their support. In the face of a potential 18.5% property tax increase in 2027, Dakota County is making budget cuts that will impact parks and libraries, among the county’s most popular services. Dakota County is also expanding passport access to the Northern Service Center in West St. Paul.

Dakota County, MN · 2d

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Not all candidates campaign for themselves

Many candidates for elected office spend months spreading their message any way they can in hope of winning their race. So what do candidates do when they don’t have an opponent? For Minnesota House Rep. Steve Elkins, who ran unopposed in his bid for reelection to House District 50B, the 2026 campaign was much like his past campaigns. That included canvassing his west Bloomington district. But sans a challenger for the seat, he was able to dedicate extra time to campaigning outside of his district, something he does each election season. The Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party identified 21 Minnesota House districts it identified as important battlegrounds. Several were districts held by a DFL legislator that warranted extra effort to defend. The remainder were districts the party was looking to flip from the Republican Party, according to Elkins. Beyond the candidates and their campaign teams, party loyalists helped spread the word about the DFL candidate in select districts around the state. And Elkins traveled to all 21 of those battlegrounds at least once during the 2026 campaign to stump for the DFL candidate. His travels took him to Ely, Austin and Winona, and points in between. Some of those trips took him to

Bloomington, MN · 1d

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Intern Earns Minnesota's ONLY Women Leading In Technology Award '26

Determination, hard work, and a genuine heart for others. Meet Javelia.

Minnesota · 1d

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Washington County Recognizes National Awards

At today’s meeting, the Washington County Board of Commissioners recognized national awards for the Emergency Housing Services Building (EHSB). In May, Washington County CDA Executive Director Melissa Taphorn accepted the 2026 Multifamily Award of Excellence Winner presented by the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies (NALHFA) on behalf of the many key stakeholders. The Award of Excellence is the most prestigious national award in the local affordable housing finance community. (Read more here.)

Washington County, MN · 1d

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Recycling Center Gets State Funding through Anoka County, MN

The Coon Rapids Recycling Center will receive nearly $291,000 in state funding for operations and improvements in 2027. The Coon Rapids City Council on Nov. 2 approved the 2027 SCORE and nonresident use agreements with Anoka County, which distributes the state dollars. “This is the primary source of funding for...

Coon Rapids, MN · 2d

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Activists urge St. Paul to invest in more long-term housing amid encampment concerms

About a dozen people aligned with Stop the Sweeps Coalition marched from Hamline Park to Allianz Field on Saturday evening, demanding Mayor Kaohly Her leave the encampments alone and invest in more long-term housing.

St Paul, MN · 3d

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Minnesota Man Guilty in YouTube Animal Cruelty Case

A federal jury in Minnesota has convicted a man for producing what prosecutors described as sadistic videos of animal cruelty.

Minnesota · 1d

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St. Paul debates $11 million homelessness plan as some rally against encampment clearings

A St. Paul rally pushed back on encampment clearings as city leaders weigh how to pay for a broader homelessness plan.

St Paul, MN · 3d

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St. Paul Social Worker, 74, Pleads Not Guilty in $7.7M Autism Medicaid Fraud Scheme

A 74-year-old social worker from St. Paul pleaded not guilty to federal Medicaid fraud charges tied to alleged $7.7 million in false claims connected to autism services billed across more than a dozen Minnesota providers. Prosecutors allege Ravits made false certifications on treatment plans. Ravits was charged Oct. 22 with...

Minnesota · 4d

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The Historic Scandinavian Shop In Minnesota Feels Like Stepping Into A Real-Life Frozen Fairytale

There’s a shop on East Lake Street in Minneapolis that smells like smoked salmon, looks like a Nordic dream, and feels like someone bottled up an entire culture and put it on a shelf for you to browse. Ingebretsen’s Scandinavian Gifts and Foods is that shop, and if you...

Minneapolis, MN · 4d

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State grant gave $1.5 million in taxpayer money for purchase of mansion now facing foreclosure

Minnesota taxpayers have a financial interest in the outcome of foreclosure proceedings on the historic Gale Mansion in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, MN · 5d

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Minnesota educators getting guidance on how to talk to students about cannabis risks

MINNESOTA (WCCO) -- Minnesota schools are starting to implement new requirements for cannabis education. On Monday, educators are getting a crash course at a summit in St. Paul on how to talk to students about the risks. This is the third year for the summit, but the timing is especially...

Minnesota · 2d

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Minnesota 'Jingle bars' bringing holiday spirit to Twin Cities and beyond

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Holiday pop-up bar season is filling Minnesota with holiday cheer, giving patrons plenty of options to celebrate across the state. Jingle Bar at Aster House: Expect Floor-to-ceiling tinsel, twinkling lights, and holiday beats as guests sip festive cocktails during ugly sweater contests and interactive holiday party games led by "Christmas miracle makers." Visit Jingle Bar at Aster House.

Minnesota · 4d

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3 Minnesota Cities Now Ranked Among The Midwest's 10 Best Places To Live

Minnesota had more cities in the top 10 than any other state in a new ranking of the Midwest’s 10 best places to live. See which three made the list, where they ranked, and what makes each one stand out.

Minnesota · 3d