Minneapolis
Wuollet Bakery closing 50th and France-area location
It’s the fifth Wuollet Bakery to close in a year following complaints, evictions and a lawsuit.
January 26, 2025
Elections
DFL residency case has thrown Minnesota legislative session into doubt. Could it have been avoided?
The DFL’s decision to back Curtis Johnson for a suburban House seat has haunted the party since a judge ruled Johnson didn’t live in the district, turning a tie into a 67-66 advantage for Republicans.
January 25, 2025
Twin Cities
Man accused of helping son hide 4 bodies in Wisconsin cornfield sentenced to 16 years in prison
A Minnesota man accused of helping his son hide four bodies in a Wisconsin cornfield has been sentenced to 16 years in prison, online court records show.
January 25, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs
A luxury apartment opened in South St. Paul last year. Payment disputes over the project persist.
City officials call the Yards and Backyards, the first market-rate residential development in the city in over 20 years, a success despite ongoing lawsuits and liens.
January 25, 2025
Twin Cities
Two schools offer Minnesota’s only degrees in the growing field of orthotics and prosthetics
Century College and Concordia University, St. Paul team up on the program, helping staff a growing field as the population ages.
January 25, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs
Twin Cities suburban zoning favors single-family homes. Some cities want to add more options.
St. Louis Park, Minnetonka and Edina are among the cities looking to align city code with their housing development goals.
January 25, 2025
Movies
Lakeville native helped assemble Oscar nominee ‘The Wild Robot’
The Minnesota Interview: Lucie Lyon picks the animated movies she loves best.
January 25, 2025
Stage & Arts
The ‘Shirley MacLaine of the Minnesota stage’ stars in a grown-up role as ‘Sweet Charity’
Shinah Hey, who has impressed at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, the Guthrie and Theater Latté Da, sings, dances, acts and cracks wise as the headliner of Artistry’s latest musical.
January 25, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs
Charges: Staffer at multiple schools in Ramsey County possessed hundreds of child porn videos
William Haslach was a recess and traffic monitor at three schools, all in North St. Paul, until he was fired.
January 24, 2025
Home & Garden
Luxe ‘European-esque’ Hastings estate with 4 kitchens and 15 acres lists for $3.2 million
Katie and Scott Iossi built a nearly 9,100-square-foot home with a game room, theater and outdoor kitchen next to Afton State Park.
January 24, 2025
Health Care
Maple Grove Hospital nurses vote to unionize with MNA
Addition of 600 nurses more than offsets losses for the Minnesota Nurses Association when members at Mayo Fairmont decertified from the union.
January 24, 2025
Retail
Wahlburgers corporate takes over Mall of America restaurant, hoping to boost sales
The burger chain started by actors Mark and Donnie Wahlberg and their chef brother, Paul, ended their franchise agreement with Hy-Vee.
January 24, 2025