Crime
Case Against Minneapolis Man Shot by ICE Dismissed
Prosecutors drop charges against Venezuelan man after investigation into officers' conduct.
ICE Agents Under Investigation for Alleged False Statements in Minneapolis Shooting
Charges dropped against shooting victims after video evidence contradicts agents' accounts
ICE Officers Face Criminal Probe Over Alleged False Testimony in Minneapolis Shooting
Federal prosecutors move to dismiss charges against Venezuelan nationals after video evidence contradicts officers' sworn statements
Politics
Minneapolis Grapples with Future of Memorials for Two Killed by Federal Agents
City must decide how to manage makeshift memorial sites honoring Renee Good and Alex Pretti
Minneapolis Grapples with Future of Streetside Memorials for Victims of Federal Shootings
City must decide how to manage makeshift memorial sites for two U.S. citizens killed by federal agents last month.
Federal Probe Launched into ICE Shooting Incident in Minneapolis
Video evidence contradicts officers' sworn statements about the incident involving a Venezuelan man
Lifestyle
Circular Ceiling Design Honors Native Culture at Minneapolis Center
Architects incorporate elements of the medicine wheel and drum circle into the acoustic ceiling of a new ceremonial space.
New wood-fired sauna retreat opens on Detroit's east side
Islandview Sauna Club transforms 4.5 acres along an old rail corridor into an outdoor wellness destination.
The Independent journalists shortlisted for prestigious Press Awards 2026
Health, foreign and travel correspondents in the running for top industry awards
Sports
Gophers Football Coach P.J. Fleck Receives $700,000 Annual Bonus
The University of Minnesota approves a lucrative bonus package for the high-profile head coach.
US Women's Curling Team Beats Canada for First Time at Olympics
The victory over the world's top-ranked team was an unexpected first for the American squad.
Anthony Edwards' Accidental Burner IG Live Reignites Kevin Durant's Social Media Legacy
The Minnesota Timberwolves star's slip-up has fans buzzing about NBA players' use of alternative social media accounts.
Weather
Minneapolis Apartment Fire Displaces Residents
Blaze forces evacuation of 2 dozen tenants in downtown high-rise
Warmer-Than-Normal Temps On The Way For Minnesota
NOAA’s 8–14 day outlook shows a strong signal for above-normal temperatures across Minnesota into mid-February.
Extreme Weather, Political Shifts, and Economic Pressures Dominate News Cycle
From Storm Chandra's aftermath to the rise of populist movements, this week's front pages reflect a world grappling with immediate crises and long-term trends.
