Bill would give $1 million to nonprofit run by violence interrupter pastor whose Minneapolis city contract was pulled after shootout, threats
The Rev. Jerry McAfee has been under fire in Minneapolis after he threatened City Council members over violence interruption contracts.
April 3, 2025
Major traffic disruptions are coming as I-94 bridge work begins in Minneapolis
The work beginning with a weekend closure of eastbound I-94 near the Mississippi River and University of Minnesota is one of 180 projects MnDOT will carry out this season.
April 2, 2025
2nd victim sues, says Hotel Ivy staff knowingly aided Anton Lazzaro’s sex trafficking of teen girls
The woman is suing the onetime owners of the downtown high-rise where Lazzaro trafficked at least five girls in 2020.
April 2, 2025
Brother of Feeding Our Future defendants pleads guilty for role in juror bribe
Abdulkarim Farah drove a woman to a juror’s house to drop off $120,000 in cash in an attempt to sway the juror to acquit the defendants.
April 2, 2025
Minneapolis’ last licensed cigar lounge sues the city
Anthony’s Pipe and Cigar Lounge is challenging a city ordinance meant to shut down its lounge.
April 2, 2025
![Friends Joe Blauert, left, of St. Paul, and Scott Johnson of Carver enjoy cigars Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 in the smoking lounge at Anthony's Pipe and Cigar Lounge in south Minneapolis. A Minneapolis City Council committee Wednesday approved an effort to tighten the city's tobacco ordinance, but the move might effectively kill the city's only remaining public cigar lounge. The move is part of a wider anti-tobacco effort that would also outlaw and discounts or coupons on cigarettes. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/FWEE7Q64RQOLUZZVUK5CGYZVII.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Jailed University of Minnesota student from Turkey asks court to free him, restore visa
Doğukan Günaydin was apprehended outside his St. Paul home by ICE agents following the revocation of his visa over a drunken driving offense. He’s suing in federal court.
April 2, 2025
Mosquitoes may reach five-year high this summer in Twin Cities area
A Metropolitan Mosquito Control District model predicts a midsummer surge after a slow start.
April 2, 2025
Immigration detentions of international students expand beyond protesters
Arrest of U international student because of DWI suggests expansion of ICE authority, according to immigration attorney.
April 2, 2025
![The Midway YMCA was one of two of the first YMCAs to reopen June 10 at 25% capacity. Here, COVID-19 rules are posted outside of the Midway YMCA for all entering Friday at the YMCA in St. Paul.] DAVID JOLES • david.joles@startribune.com The YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities has taken a big hit financially during COVID-19 as programs -- from fitness centers to childcare -- remain closed. The nonprofit furloughed 90% of its staff and is looking for new partnerships to boost revenue. Moody's downgrade](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/QRZAIQCQ5VWQHXAZ45ZMUV3SVQ.jpg?&w=80&ar=1:1&fit=crop)
Lawsuit: Twin Cities pediatrician altered records in shaken baby murder case as part of conspiracy
A federal racketeering lawsuit seeking $10 million stems from murder charge against a Minneapolis day care provider.
April 1, 2025
Minnesota Supreme Court passes on policy change to prevent ICE arrests at courthouses
ICE’s presence around the Hennepin County courthouse is making people “afraid” to attend court hearings, a group of lawyers says.
April 1, 2025
Second Minnesota university student detained by ICE
Students from Minnesota State University Mankato and the University of Minnesota were detained late last week.
April 1, 2025
State Republicans want to nix funds for train between Duluth and Twin Cities
But supporters say the Northern Lights Express could be “transformative.”
April 1, 2025
