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Minneapolis City Council approves funding for struggling businesses
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (34+ words) A $7 million relief fund will soon be available for Minneapolis businesses that are losing money during the federal immigration operation." This story is part of our live coverage. Go to live updates....
St. Paul declares snow emergency parking rules after latest storm
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (305+ words) In the wake of the latest winter storm that dropped more than a half-foot of snow on parts of the Twin Cities, the city of St. Paul has declared a snow emergency beginning at 9 p.m. Thursday. At last report, the city…...
Journalist vows to fight federal charges connected to St. Paul church protest
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (45+ words) Georgia Fort, an independent journalist who documented the protest, made a brief appearance in St. Paul federal court, where she pleaded not guilty to felony civil rights charges along with activist Trahern Crews. This story is part of our live…...
Minneapolis City Council to vote on $7 million for small business support
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (604+ words) The Minneapolis City Council will vote Thursday on whether to create a $7 million relief fund for small businesses that are losing money during the federal immigration operation." Council member Jason Chavez said it's intended as a boost for the many…...
Minnesota Legislature returns with tears, roses, remembrances of Hortman
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (456+ words) Single roses appeared Tuesday on the desk of every Minnesota House member, some of whom wore green in honor of their slain colleague and former House Speaker Melissa Hortman. Fresh roses were placed on Hortman's empty desk and another bouquet…...
Minnesota Now: Feb. 16, 2026
3+ day, 40+ min ago (170+ words) The ACLU of Minnesota shared the stories of 80 Minnesotans in its lawsuit against the federal government over alleged civil rights violations by ICE and Border Patrol agents in the state. We'll talk to a lawyer with the group about its…...
Minneapolis small businesses look towards recovery after ICE surge
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (126+ words) Minneapolis small businesses look towards recovery after ICE surge'MPR News As the federal surge winds down, businesses are figuring out what's next. Minneapolis officials released preliminary estimates last Friday showing in one month alone, restaurants and small businesses across the…...
‘As if I were in prison’: The voices of Minnesotans in hiding
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (14+ words) As if I were in prison: The voices of Minnesotans in hiding'MPR News...
Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota names one of its founders as new CEO
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (493+ words) Kim Kleven, the new CEO of Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota, is not a stranger to the nonprofit. In fact, she's one of the educational institution's founders. "This decision was rooted in the museum's mission," Shane Van Engen, the museum's…...
This weekend, Minnesota will remember missing and murdered indigenous relatives
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (104+ words) This weekend, Minnesota will remember missing and murdered indigenous relatives'MPR News On Saturday, indigenous-led groups across Minnesota will gather to mark the state's annual Murdered and Indigenous Relatives Day of Remembrance. There are marches planned in Minneapolis, Bemidji and Duluth....