2+ hour, 14+ min ago   (1603+ words) MINNEAPOLIS, MN (August 16, 2026) Sunday brings the Twin Cities weekend to a close with activities spanning Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Coon Rapids, Ramsey, Nowthen, Lino Lakes, Vadnais Heights, Farmington and Prior Lake. The most prominent choices include the Como Park Japanese Obon…...

3+ hour, 39+ min ago   (302+ words) The event begins with a social hour at 5:00 p.m., followed by a formal program at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The armory is located at 600 Cedar Street. Minnesota and Croatia were paired in July 1996 through the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program. The…...

4+ hour, 4+ min ago   (268+ words) The distribution will take place Monday, August 17, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Big Lake Township’s Lions Park, 21960 County Road 5 NW, Big Lake. A variety of fresh produce and other miscellaneous food items will be available. The distribution is open to anyone needing…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (394+ words) MINNEAPOLIS, MN (August 15, 2026) Lime says it has banned customers identified as riding its electric scooters onto Interstate 35W during a large gathering that traveled through downtown Minneapolis. The company also issued warnings to other participating customers and introduced temporary operating restrictions…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (306+ words) The district is expected to release three options for what it calls a “transformation” plan in September. The Minneapolis Board of Education could consider final action in November after the proposals undergo public review. Minneapolis Public Schools currently enrolls approximately…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (249+ words) The documents reportedly identify 18 organizations that received federal scrutiny. Groups named in the records include the Service Employees International Union, Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO and Sunrise Movement. The surveillance was connected with a broader initiative known as “Project Whipple…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (361+ words) ELY, MN (August 15, 2026) Minnesota has formally honored Leslie R. Washington, an Alaska wildland firefighter who died after suffering a medical emergency while responding to the Bear Trap Fire in northeastern Minnesota. Washington, a resident of Noorvik, Alaska, died August 11 while assigned…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (261+ words) Pathways to Wellness, presented by CHW Concepts LLC, will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 15, at Arlington Hills Community Center, 1200 Payne Avenue in Saint Paul. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public. Organizers describe the initiative…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (1572+ words) MINNEAPOLIS, MN (August 15, 2026) The Twin Cities weekend moves into its second day with a crowded Saturday schedule followed by a smaller but still substantial collection of Sunday attractions. Saturday’s major events include Ed Sheeran at U.S. Bank Stadium, IndiaFest at…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (799+ words) MINNEAPOLIS, MN (August 15, 2026) A former assistant Anoka County attorney has been arrested and charged with 26 felonies for her alleged role in a commercial sex operation that Minnesota authorities say involved at least 13 victims and operated across several Twin Cities communities....