Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
25 Twin Cities Suburbs Where Your Housing Dollar Goes The Furthest
When it comes to buying a house in the Twin Cities metro, not all suburbs are created equal.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Minnesota State News
Edited by MN Patch Team
Across America, US|News|
Divers Find $1M In Lost Spanish Coins At Aptly Named Location: Weird News & Oddities
Eeyore the dog “practically dragged” deputy to a woman who had fallen while walking him; escaped prisoner tried to hitch a ride in the nude.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
Stores No Longer Give Pennies In Change, Start Rounding As Supplies Run Short
Lobbyists beg Congress to create a national law allowing businesses to round transactions to the nearest nickel as pennies grow more scarce.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Male Annunciation Shooter’s Suicide Confirmed After Medical Examiner Declined News Release
Patch confirmed through a public records request that the Annunciation Catholic School shooter was a 23-year-old man who died by suicide.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
Hennepin County Medical Examiner Holds Back On Annunciation Shooter’s Death Report
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s office has issued suicide releases before, but not for Robin Westman after the Annunciation shooting.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota|News|
How Bad Was The Air In Minnesota? Here's The Cigarette Comparison
Fine particle pollution spiked to record highs across Minnesota during this week’s wildfire smoke event.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota|News|
Scammers Target Minnesota Drivers With Scary Text That Looks Real — But Isn’t
State officials are warning Minnesotans not to fall for a new scam involving fake text messages.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota|News|
MN Farmers Union Pres. Slams Tariffs: Farmers’ Livelihood 'Not A Game'
Minnesota farmers "don’t need this on their plates," MFU President Gary Wertish told Patch on Friday.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
No, Tim Walz Did Not Enforce A MN COVID-Curfew With Paint Ball Rounds
A May 2020 video where law enforcement shot paintball rounds at Minneapolis residents is going viral, accompanied by false claims.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Eagan, MN|News|
Vikings Rookie Khyree Jackson Killed In Maryland Car Crash
Jackson was among three people killed when their car was struck by another vehicle on a Prince George's County highway.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minneapolis May Give $150K To New Uber/Lyft Alternatives
City officials hope new companies will replace Uber and Lyft, which are currently Minneapolis's sole providers of rideshare.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
City Of Minneapolis Renews Push To Implement Speed Cameras Program
The city of Minneapolis and the Minnesota Department of Transportation are both interested in the technology.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota|News|
$450K MN Condo Was Once A Warehouse In Historic Flour Mill District
The character and charm of this American Trio Loft are highlighted by 19-foot ceilings accented with decorative tin panels.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota|News|
2 Minnesota Turkeys Will Receive Biden's Thanksgiving Pardon This Year
The flock is "exposed to lights, cameras, and action early on in preparation for potential stardom," the National Turkey Federation said.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Burnsville, MN|News|
'Poop Rain' Mystery Goes Unsolved In Burnsville
The sky sewage incident prompted Rep. Angie Craig to ask the Federal Aviation Administration to investigate.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Saint Paul, MN|News|
MN Vikings Rookie Blamed Dog 'Emergency' After Going 140 MPH: Citation
Read the citation issued to the Minnesota Vikings rookie after his Lamborghini was clocked going 85 miles over the I-94 speed limit.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
MN Freedom Fund Previously Bailed Out Man Now Charged In Mosque Arson
Jackie Rahm Little, 36, was federally charged over the week in fires at two Minneapolis mosques.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Saint Paul, MN|News|
Speed Safety Camera Bill Stalls In Minnesota Legislature
The city of Minneapolis and the Minnesota Department of Transportation have shown strong interest in using cameras for traffic enforcement.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
Some MN Schools Use Classroom Play To Reduce Gun Violence, Bullying
HuddLUp comes to schools 20 years after a teen shooter implored educator Jerry Sparby “try to make sure other people don’t do what I did.”
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minneapolis Mayor Asks State Lawmakers For Police Funding
Since 2020, Minneapolis has struggled to recruit even the minimum number of sworn officers required by its charter.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota|News|
Duluth’s Miller Hill Mall Collapses Under Heavy Snow
“I didn’t think it was THAT major but kind of had a feeling something was going to happen,” one mall employee said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Eagan, MN|News|
Eagan Parents Sue University After Daughter Died By Suicide
Julia Pernsteiner, 23, was bullied by her college cross-country coach before her death, according to the lawsuit.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Eagan, MN|News|
Dad Builds Giant Snow Fort For His Kids In Eagan: Photos
It's been a rather snowy winter in the Twin Cities metro area. Here's what one dad is doing to put it to good use.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
