Spring Lake Park mayor wins election with luck of the draw
Six days after Election Day, incumbent Robert Nelson wins by a draw after Spring Lake Park mayoral race ends in a tie.
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Haskell's set for Excelsior comeback in 2027 after fire; new renderings revealed
The iconic restaurant in Excelsior was destroyed by a fire in May of 2026.
Former Minnesotan flips North Carolina state House seat called 'unflippable'
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After pulling name from bag, Spring Lake Park retains mayor
The election for Spring Lake Park mayor ended in a tie.
How St. Paul is thanking a man who stopped a school bus with 19 students aboard
A St. Paul man is being honored after jumping onto a moving bus to save 19 students. Photojournalist Ray Campos and Jeff Wagner show how the city is thanking him.
Northeast Minneapolis sushi restaurant reopens in new space after fire
The popular Japanese and Tibetan restaurant MOMO Sushi is open again at a new location in Northeast Minneapolis following a destructive fire in August.
Spring Lake Park mayoral race decided by random drawing
The Minnesota community of Spring Lake Park has a new mayor after the election ended in a tie. WCCO captured how the race was settled.
Minneapolis man concerned over 911 system after 10-ring call wait
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Elk River man charged with grooming, criminal sexual conduct
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Incoming chair of US Senate panel will seek healthcare overhaul, but unclear on details
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Permitting overhaul advances in US Senate with tepid bipartisan support
A proposal to overhaul the federal process for permits to construct energy projects passed a procedural hurdle in the U.S. Senate on Monday, though several Democratic supporters said the legislation needed more work. The Senate voted, 73-25, to advance what’s known as the permitting reform bill, despite opposition…
Hegseth attacks civilian-led education in Naval War College speech
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The US Senate’s 11 Democratic freshmen arrive at the Capitol
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St. Paul residents recount escaping apartment fire
Flames roared out of the rooftop of a St. Paul apartment building Monday, eventually causing the roof to collapse. The fire is now out, but dozens of people need to find somewhere else to sleep tonight. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield spoke with residents of the facility.
Fake emails, foreign web connections revealed in Hennepin County grant program shut down over fraud
A 5 INVESTIGATES review of more than 1,000 applications submitted to the county’s Small Business Recovery Fund found what appear to be organized attempts to obtain taxpayer-funded grants intended for businesses affected by Operation Metro Surge.
Klobuchar victory sets up historic U.S. Senate special election in 2027
Sen. Amy Klobuchar's election as Minnesota governor will set up the first special election in an odd-numbered year since 1923, when Sen. Knute Nelson died while in office.
Minneapolis looks to crack down on data centers
While some residents want a ban on data centers, the City Council is expected to vote Thursday on new restrictions allowing them under certain conditions.
Attorneys for Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, argue the First Amendment protects their church protest reporting
Attorneys for Don Lemon and Georgia Fort seek dismissal of charges related to a protest at a St. Paul church, arguing their reporting was protected.
Behind St. Thomas men's football is a team of women helping them find success
Behind the 118-man University of St. Thomas football roster is a team of women helping them succeed on the field.
These are the women helping Tommie football succeed
Behind the 118-man Tommie football roster is a team of women helping them succeed on the field.
Four dead in southern Minnesota house fire
The Mower County Sheriff’s Office confirms one man and three boys were found.
Owner of Minnesota’s largest candy store accused of selling liquor-filled candy to child
The popular candy store is a big draw for the city of Jordan, Minnesota.
Indigena by Owamni new lunch menu
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Bloomington homeowners expected to see utility rates increase by $70 a year
Bloomington leaders are set to vote on utility rate increases that would add about $70 a year for the average homeowner.
Idaho widow says late husband's story of pancreatic cancer saved the man she loved next
An Idaho widow spent years sharing her late husband’s pancreatic cancer story. She believes it’s why the man she loves now survived the same disease.
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie moved Monday to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, pressing his fellow Republicans to remove one of the Trump administration's most prominent figures following sweeping election losses blamed in part on fallout from the war in Iran.
Venison Barbacoa
Chef J.D. Fratzke holds hunting with his family in Minnesota and Wisconsin near and dear to his heart. He shares a recipe using the venison.
Minnesota Home Maker: Wolff Woodworks and wooden jewelry
It’s Minnesota Home Maker Monday, and this fun two-for-one feature shines a light on two small businesses with one extra clever connection. Brian and Melinda Wolff have been building Wolff Woodworks around cutting boards since 2003, making them in batches of 20 to 30 at a time. Kelli shared how Melinda takes Brian’s…
Momo Sushi
is back and this beloved family-owned sushi and Japanese spot just reopened at its new home on East Hennepin in Minneapolis. After a massive fire forced the restaurant to close, this comeback brings plenty of heart and a fresh new start. Reporter Kristin Haubrich takes us there to see the new location.
Supreme Court clears the way for border wall construction in Big Bend region of Texas to resume
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in Texas's Big Bend region.
4 found dead in southern Minnesota house fire
Mower County Sheriff Steven Sandvik confirmed Monday that the deaths included an adult male and three juvenile males.
FBI is investigating a possible killing aboard a cruise ship out of Texas
The FBI is investigating a “suspected homicide” aboard a cruise ship that returned to port after departing from Galveston, Texas.
Financially struggling school districts regroup after tax levies fail
Robbinsdale was one of the few districts where voters approved tax requests. School district requests failed more than in other recent midterm elections.
Lobbyist pleads guilty after threats targeting Minnesota Capitol
Jonathan Bohn was charged in 2025 after allegedly texting he wanted to bring a gun to the Capitol and that he had “bought 500 bullets.”
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
The swift action as soon as the House opened Monday, following the midterm elections, sets the stage for a dramatic vote.
MinnPost’s newsroom is hiring an engagement coordinator
Build trust and connection between MinnPost journalists, readers and the broader community as part of our independent, nonprofit newsroom.
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear case against state troopers who killed Ricky Cobb
The decision exonerates Minnesota state troopers Ryan Londregan and Brett Seide of all criminal and civil wrongdoing in Cobb’s death.
Emmer, seeking to gain favor and protect a GOP majority, raised millions for losing House candidates
The current majority whip is in a battle to keep his leadership job as shell-shocked House Republicans respond to their electoral losses.
Trump open to immigration deal, calls crackdown ‘too tough,’ despite Miller promotion
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said in an interview that aired Sunday his mass deportation campaign, which helped propel his return to the Oval Office, had gone too far and potentially led to Republicans losing the U.S. House and Senate in the midterm elections. “I think it might be too tough, yeah,” Trump said…
I’ve got lead in my Minneapolis home’s drinking water. Now what do I do?
I asked three experts how to interpret the results of my Minneapolis water lead test kit.
How Trump and Republicans lost Hispanic voters
The gains Republicans had made among Hispanic Americans were reversed by Trump's mass arrests and deportations.
Two pedestrians killed in separate Anoka County crashes
Both Blaine crashes happened within minutes of each other. Both victims were walking in traffic along the same street.
GOP Congress faces funding deadline, farm bill, lengthy to-do list in year-end session
WASHINGTON — Voters may have given Democrats control of Congress in the midterm elections, but Republicans will remain in charge of both chambers during the lame-duck session that spans November and December. The relatively brief five-week schedule, which begins Monday, gives GOP leaders a chance to wrap up unfinished…
Commentary: Time for justice and accountability
After this past election, we have the opportunity to avenge Minnesotans we lost and bring justice and accountability. I distinguish avenge from revenge — the latter being a bloodlust, and often selfish. To avenge is to punish the evildoer in pursuit of justice for the wronged. U.S. Sen.-elect Peggy Flanagan will…
Dozens sue for justice for alleged ICE abuse during Operation Metro Surge
In the 10 months since U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Jonathan Ross shot and killed Renee Good through her car windows in south Minneapolis, no criminal charges have been filed against Ross. Ross violated department policy and law enforcement best practices by walking in front of Good’s car and…
Have you heard the one about the Pope and Bob Dylan
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Minnesota projects see promising early results from blending solar, agricultural production
The state is home to several ambitious “agrivoltaics” initiatives where solar panels coexist with crops and livestock.
Democracy is in trouble, and I blame the stickers
Here's an entirely reasonable proposal to restore choice, color and a little dignity to the most overlooked part of Election Day.