Jason Rantala

How President Trump's DEI orders could impact Minnesota nonprofits

President Trump has moved to slash programs across the government focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and environmental justice​. That could impact some nonprofits in Minnesota, if legal challenges don't get in the way.

• Jan 23

Twin Cities restaurants face shifting landscape amid Revival's closure

A number of popular restaurants in St. Paul announce imminent closures.

• Jan 24

Hundreds of Minnesotans to attend Trump's inauguration

Minnesotans in Washington ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration said there is plenty of energy and excitement, even despite cold weather​ forcing the event indoors​.

• Jan 19

Como Zoo & Conservatory makes Sunken Garden more accessible

For more than 100 years, the Sunken Garden at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory has been a literal hot spot for many, unless you travel by wheel.

• Jan 16

Minnesotans react to Israel and Hamas ceasefire

Minnesotans are reacting to news that Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release agreement​ after more than a year of fighting.

• Jan 15

Minnesota Vikings fans lament déjà vu defeat

Minnesota Vikings fans in search of touchdowns found at least one Tuesday when their return flight from Phoenix landed at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

• Jan 14

How soon will Minnesota cannabis businesses open?

It has been nearly two years since legal cannabis passed the Minnesota legislature with the original goal of getting the recreational market up and running this month.

• Jan 14

Minneapolis police boost numbers for the first time in 5 years

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Brian O'Hara say MPD is seeing more officers thanks to aggressive recruiting and better pay.

• Jan 12

Minnesota storm chaser recounts escape from Los Angeles fires

The scope of the devastation is hard to grasp not only for Charles, but for those who are thousands of miles away.

• Jan 10

Twin Cities CenturyLink phone outages due to copper wire theft, utility says

Some Twin Cities residents and businesses say their landline phones haven't worked for weeks, or even months.

• Jan 8

Rosemount students help name new elementary school

The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district is allowing the students who will be moving to the new school in Rosemount to select the name.

• Jan 7

Decriminalization of magic mushrooms recommended by task force

A nearly 200-page report from the Minnesota Psychedelic Medicine Task Force said psilocybin mushrooms show evidence they may improve mental health.

• Jan 6

St. Paul father reflects one year after four children died from fire

It was just after New Year's Day last year that a house fire​ changed a St. Paul family forever.

• Jan 5

Ice attractions eye January opening dates as cold temps return

After a warm December, Ice Castles will open at the state fairgrounds on Friday, giving Minnesotans a chance to finally embrace the cold.

• Jan 3

Residents of condemned Lowry Apartments forced out of emergency housing

Dozens are spending their New Year's Eve looking for a new place to live.

• Dec 31, 2024

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