Minneapolis-St. Paul

Sanctuary Cities March 21

Democrat mayor blasted for vowing to make major city ‘safe haven’ for illegal immigrants

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey doubled down on his resistance to President Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts today, vowing that his city will be a “safe haven" for illegal immigrants.

Sanctuary Cities March 17

Sanctuary city lawyers plot to help illegal migrants evade ICE in exposed group email

Leaked emails to and from certain Minneapolis-area lawyers show efforts to actively thwart efforts from ICE to apprehend illegal immigrant defendants in the sanctuary city.

Travel February 28

Major US city looks to hike hotel fees to boost tourism

Hotels in Minneapolis, Minnesota, could implement a booking tax in order to boost tourism. The city saw a "record-breaking" number of hotel guests in summer 2024.

Media February 23

Minnesota Muslims and Somali Americans speak out on politics, faith and being open to Trump in 2024

In Minnesota, Somalian Americans, many of whom are Muslims, spoke out about the 2024 election, being open to Donald Trump and what drove their votes.

Media February 12

University of Minnesota students rail against college leadership over wishy-washy stand on ICE

University of Minnesota students called for a "sanctuary campus" after the institution's administrators' stated that they will comply with federal law enforcement.

Minneapolis-St. Paul February 3

Minnesota man accused of holding girlfriend against her will, beating her, dumping boiling water on her

A Minnesota man allegedly held his 19-year-old girlfriend against her will, beat her and repeatedly dumped boiling hot water on her over several days.

George Floyd January 7

Minneapolis to overhaul police training, use-of-force policies in wake of George Floyd's murder

The Minneapolis City Council approved a deal to overhaul the city's police training and use-of-force policies over the 2020 killing of George Floyd.

Crime December 18

Biden DOJ opposes court decision allowing Derek Chauvin chance to examine George Floyd's heart

The Justice Department is asking a federal judge to reverse a defense legal victory in former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's appeal in his civil rights case over the death of George Floyd.

Minnesota October 5

Minnesota boy arrested after allegedly driving stolen car near playground where children were playing

The 10-year-old boy, who reportedly has a history of auto theft and threats of violence, was arrested in Minneapolis.

LIFESTYLE September 20

Meet the American who was the first paid professional football player: Pudge Heffelfinger

Gridiron goliath and Yale star Pudge Heffelfinger was later paid $500 to play for the Allegheny Athletic Association in 1892, becoming the first professional football player.

Kamala Harris September 11

Harris promoted bail fund during height of defund-the-police push, contrary to saying 'not true' in debate

Vice President Harris said former President Trump was lying during the debate when he said she supported defunding police, despite Harris' record of supporting the movement.

Minneapolis-St. Paul September 3

Minneapolis business owners face 'almost impossible' challenges including crime, regulations

Minneapolis businesses, some of which endured the 2020 George Floyd riots and COVID-19 lockdowns, face difficulties including petty crime, taxes and regulations.

OPINION August 19

When Minneapolis citizens and police needed Tim Walz, he failed them. We won't forget

No part of Tim Walz's tenure as governor is as egregious as his reckless disregard for the rule of law when Minneapolis burned during the 2020 riots.

POLITICS August 12

Shop owner reveals heart-wrenching experience after BLM riots 'destroyed' his store on Gov Walz's watch

Fox News Digital spoke with an immigrant business owner in St. Paul, Minnesota, about the 2020 George Floyd riot that destroyed his business and took him years to recover from.

Minneapolis-St. Paul August 9

Minnesota riots continued after Walz took ‘responsibility to ensure’ there wouldn’t be chaos

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz claimed "responsibility to ensure" riots in Minneapolis would be curbed in 2020 after the death of George Floyd during an interaction with police.

Tim Walz August 9

Harris VP pick Minnesota Gov Tim Walz lavished illegal migrants with taxpayer-funded 'blanket of benevolence'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pushed for illegal immigrants to get free health care, tuition and driver's licenses, driving up costs and burdening the state, critic says.

CRIME August 8

Tim Walz's BLM riots response left Minnesota husband, dad of 2 'disgusted': 'Can't believe' people support him

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's leadership during the riots that destroyed downtown Minneapolis in 2020 have some residents concerned about his leadership on a national level.

Minnesota August 7

Wife of Harris' VP pick sets social media ablaze with 'bizarre' admission about 2020 riots

Minnesota first lady Gwen Walz said in 2020 that she kept the windows of the governor's mansion open amid a smell of burning tires during the riots that hit the city.

Kamala Harris August 7

Walz slammed for 'hesitating' to send in Guard as his daughter tipped off rioters via social media

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey accused Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz of hesitating to help the city with the National Guard during multiple days of riots in May 2020.

Media June 24

Journalist shot by Minneapolis police in 2020 enters hospice care: 'I don't feel lucky or unlucky'

Journalist Linda Tirado, who was struck in the face by a rubber bullet by Minneapolis police, recently wrote on Substack she is "getting ready to die."

HEALTH June 18

Cancer survivor and world-champion Irish dancer raises money for hospital that saved her life

After winning the world championship for Irish dancing, Megan Stuart, 20, is forgoing a party and is instead raising money for the hospital that saved her life when she battled cancer as an infant.

VIDEO June 17

Champion dancer, cancer survivor is giving back to others

Megan Stuart, 20, of Minneapolis, shares how she is leveraging her recent world championship win in Irish dancing to raise money for pediatric cancer patients.

Minnesota June 3

Fraud trial juror claims she received $120K payment, was promised more if she voted to acquit

A Minnesota juror was dismissed Monday after reporting $120,000 was left at her home with a promise of further payment if she voted to acquit seven suspects in a massive fraud case.

Minneapolis-St. Paul June 3

Prosecutors drop charges against Minnesota trooper in deadly shooting of motorist Ricky Cobb

Nearly one year after the shooting death of Black motorist Ricky Cobb II the Hennepin County Attorney held a press conference to discuss why a criminal case was being dropped.

Minneapolis-St. Paul June 2

Minnesota mayor thanks President Biden for canceling his student loans

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter faced backlash after announcing online Wednesday that his student loans have been canceled following President Biden’s plan.

Minneapolis-St. Paul May 31

Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell fatally ‘ambushed’ while responding to double shooting: officials

A Minneapolis police officer is being remembered as a "courageous hero" after being killed while responding to the scene of a double shooting.

Food-Drink May 22

Twin Cities taverns turn the cheeseburger inside out: 'Ooey, gooey sensation'

The Juicy Lucy — sometimes spelled Jucy Lucy — is a cheeseburger with the gooey cheese inside the patty. It's a venerable culinary tradition in the taverns of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota.

Minnesota April 25, 2024

Minneapolis ordinance imposes highest minimum cigarette price in America

The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to impose a minimum cigarette price of $15 per pack — the highest in the country.

Italy April 24, 2024

Italian Culture Ministry bans loans to Minneapolis Institute of Art over ancient statue dispute

Italy’s Culture Ministry confirmed on Wednesday that it has banned loans to the Minneapolis Institute of Art because of an ongoing dispute over an ancient statue.

Minnesota April 19, 2024

Judge dismisses 2 felony charges against alleged would-be Minnesota college shooter

A judge has dismissed two felony charges against Waylon Kurts, a Vermont resident accused of plotting a campus shooting at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.