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Judge Clears Anoka County to Build Bigger Jail, Orders City to Yield Street

A district court judge has ruled that Anoka County can move forward with a larger downtown jail and take over part of a city street to do it, despite years of objections from Anoka city leaders. Judge Heather Pipenhagen ordered the city to cooperate with the county and to vacate the disputed block of Van Buren Street, finding that a timely jail expansion is necessary.

Anoka County, MN · 3d
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These 8 Enormous Thrift Stores In Minnesota Are A Treasure Hunter’s Dream Come True

Want to find enormous thrift stores in Minnesota loaded with incredible bargains and hidden gems?. These 8 thrift stores offer unbeatable deals and exciting finds for shoppers of every kind!. 1. Hidden Treasures Thrift Store (St. Anthony) Hidden Treasures Thrift Store in St. Anthony is one of those places where...

Minnesota · 8d
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Snail-loving tropical bird makes rare appearance in Minnesota

Limpkins have only been seen a handful of times in the state.

Blaine, MN · 10h

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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 · 2d

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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 · 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 · 1d

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Cities Church defendants say FACE Act charges are political

Defense attorneys for the defendants charged over the Jan. 18 protest at Cities Church in St. Paul argued Nov. 3 that the cases should be thrown out, saying the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act prosecutions were politically motivated and that the indictment fell short. Joshua Zuckerman, a...

St Paul, MN · 17h

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St. Paul residents protest planned Metro Transit H Line station in Saint Anthony Park neighborhood

St. Paul residents and business owners protested Friday against plans for a new Metro Transit bus station in the Saint Anthony Park neighborhood, saying its location could hurt small businesses and change the character of the area.

St Paul, MN · 3d

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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 · 1d

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Don Lemon fights St. Paul church protest case

Don Lemon, Georgia Fort and other defendants charged in connection with a January protest at Cities Church in St. Paul are asking a federal court to dismiss their cases. Defense attorneys argue the prosecution violates First Amendment protections, is politically motivated and fails to establish a crime under the FACE Act.

St Paul, MN · 4h

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Andover approves pair of street reconstruction assessments

The Andover City Council approved more than $575,000 in assessments Nov. 4 for two completed street reconstruction projects. Both votes were 4-0. Property owners in both project areas can pay their full assessments within one month without interest. They can also have the assessments added to their property taxes from 2027 through 2034 at 4.07% interest. Public Works Director Dave Berkowitz said the first project rebuilt streets in Kadlec Estates, a neighborhood with 13 parcels east of Hanson Boulevard and north of 150th Lane. Based on the bid, the project cost $457,949.96. The city’s share was $343,462.47, and assessments totaled $114,487.49. The assessment is $8,806.73 per unit, with annual installments of $1,311.83. Berkowitz showed before-and-after photos of streets that had extensive alligator cracking and patched potholes. The reconstruction included new concrete curbs and pavement. Nightingale and Whittington Ridge The second project rebuilt streets in Nightingale Preserve, Whittington Ridge and the first three sections of Nightingale Estates. The project cost $1,900,591.29. The city’s share was $1,439,624.61, and assessments totaled $460,966.68 across 54 units. The assessment is $8,536.42 per unit, with annual installments of $1,271.56. Berkowitz showed before-and-after photos of the second project, pointing out the extent of the cracking and wear

Andover, MN · 1d

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

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Minnesota · 9h

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Dems Promise Lower Health Care Costs and Fighting Fraud

(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota DFL leaders say addressing fraud and the rising cost of health care will be priorities when lawmakers return to St. Paul in January. Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy says lawmakers must strengthen oversight and work with Governor-elect Amy Klobuchar’s administration to prevent fraud. A new Office of Inspector General, created to oversee fraud prevention, is expected to select its first leader early next year. Murphy also says lowering health care costs, particularly in rural and underserved communities, remains a major concern. The legislative session begins January 12th.

Minnesota · 16h

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Contractor Faces Felony Theft, Worthless Check Charges in Polk County

POLK COUNTY — A Minnesota contractor is facing felony charges in Polk County Circuit Court after allegedly accepting more than $40,000 upfront for a construction project in Luck, issuing an $11,000 check to a subcontractor that could not be paid due to insufficient funds, and submitting a final bill to the homeowner’s insurance company for nearly $100,000, according to court records.

Polk County, WI · 3d

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Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - Nov. 6, 2026

NORTHWEST WISCONSIN -- This week’s updates from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) on road construction projects for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties. Barron County. Highway: County D. Location: Lake Chetek Bridge in Chetek. Schedule: Aug. 3 through late November. Cost: $2.39 million. Description of work:...

Barron County, WI · 3d

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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 · 1d

KARE 11

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Crackdown of THC beverages looms over Minnesota businesses

Minnesota · 5h

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News Minneapolis-St. Paul MN

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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 · 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 · 1d

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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 · 2d