Minnesota Lawmakers Debate Banning Masked Federal Agents
Democrats push to prohibit law enforcement from covering faces, citing lack of accountability, while Republicans argue it could lead to threats
Minnesota Prosecutor Launches Probe into Federal Immigration Enforcement
Minnesota Governor Contradicts Court on Feeding Our Future Payments
Weather
Minneapolis Man Monitors Ice Thickness to Ensure Public Safety
Local resident takes proactive steps to prevent accidents on frozen lakes

Winter Storm Brings Snow, Gusty Winds to Minnesota
Advisories and warnings issued as up to 4 inches of snow expected in the Twin Cities metro
Minneapolis Basks in Springlike Sunday Before Rainy Midweek
Sunny skies and mild temperatures give way to rain, wind, and potential snow later this week.
Crime
Minneapolis County Attorney Investigates Federal Agents, Including Border Patrol Chief, for Potential Criminal Charges
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty seeks public tips on "potentially unlawful behavior" by agents involved in Operation Metro Surge

Minnesota Man Sentenced for Exploiting Minors in Videos
Hunter Geidl received over 16 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material.
30 More Charged After Protest at St. Paul Church
AG Bondi accuses protesters of attacking a house of worship, warning, 'We will ... prosecute you'
Health
Council Bluffs Fire Department Partners with OneDose to Modernize EMS Medication Safety
New technology helps reduce errors and support weight-based dosing for paramedics in the field.

Diabetes Drug Metformin Shown to Prevent Long COVID
University of Minnesota researchers find metformin reduces risk of Long COVID by 40-60%
Amplifon Launches Worldwide Initiatives for World Hearing Day 2026
Global hearing care leader promotes awareness and prevention through free tests, social media campaigns, and events across multiple countries.
Sports
Georgia Tech Completes Weekend Sweep Over Northwestern Wildcats Baseball
The No. 5 Yellow Jackets outscored the Wildcats 44-12 across three games.

Willmar Cardinals Advance to Section 8AAA Championship
The third-seeded Cardinals defeated No. 2 Fergus Falls in overtime to set up a title game matchup with top-seeded Little Falls.
Anthony Edwards Named NBA Player of the Week
Minnesota Timberwolves guard earns third career weekly honor
Lifestyle
Couples Keep Relationships Private But Make Weddings Public
The trend of couples maintaining privacy early in their relationships but then going public with their wedding planning and celebrations

Minneapolis Traffic Camera Program Sees Speeding Decline
Annual report shows 67% drop in daily violations at 5 high-risk intersections
16 Black-Owned Food Brands to Support
Don't just save your support for February - these brands deserve space in your kitchen all year round.