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November 10, 2023

$242M upgrade planned for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

A $242 million upgrade to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, which will fully redesign and streamline its concourses and dozens of gates by late 2025, has been announced.

November 10, 2023

MN police lieutenant who was put on leave for racist email is promoted to lead homicide unit

A Minneapolis police lieutenant who was previously disciplined for forwarding a racist email to her colleagues has been promoted to lead the department's homicide unit.

November 8, 2023

MN agency allegedly failed to take action against foundry that violated emissions laws for at least 5 years

Minnesota regulators have reportedly failed to take legal action against Minneapolis-based Smith Foundry Co., despite at least five years' worth of air emissions violations.

November 8, 2023

Minneapolis suburb elects first Somali-American mayor in US history

Mayor-elect Nadia Mohamed of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, is believed to be the first Somali-American chosen by voters to lead a U.S. municipality.

November 6, 2023

Iraqi-born Muslim Republican running against Omar calls out 'Hamas Squad' amid criticism of Israel

Republican congressional candidate Dalia al-Aqidi, a journalist, called out her opponent, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., for her comments condemning Israel.

November 6, 2023

MN faith leaders seek answers after mosque fire sparks concerns of hate crime

Minnesota worship leaders are urging police to investigate a recent mosque fire for possible connections to past vandalism at Muslim places of worship within the state.

October 25, 2023

Feds charge 4 in $21M catalytic converter theft ring

Federal officials are charging four Minnesota men in connection with a multimillion-dollar scheme to sell stolen catalytic converters to buyers across the country

October 24, 2023

Minnesota judge rejects deal that would have avoided jail time for man involved in deadly carjacking

Hennepin County District Judge Michael Burns ruled Monday against a guilty plea that would have spared 20-year-old Husayn Braveheart prison time.

October 23, 2023

Tensions lead to unrest at pro-Palestinian rallies across US cities

Pro-Palestinian rallies in several cities across the U.S. fell into chaos over the weekend as tensions flared over the Israel-Hamas war.

October 6, 2023

US Customs seize giraffe feces at Minnesota airport from woman who wanted to make jewelry with it

On Sept. 29, a woman from Iowa attempted to bring giraffe feces into the U.S. while she was returning from a trip to Kenya. US Customs have since seized and destroyed the fecal matter.