Today’s news
Minneapolis and St. Paul Enact Temporary Eviction Protections Amid Immigration Enforcement Surge
City leaders take action to prevent mass evictions, but face concerns over unintended consequences

Owatonna Residents Petition for $65M Public Safety Bond Vote
Grassroots group aims to force referendum on city council's plan to fund new fire and police stations
Baxter Appoints Visual Quality Committee for Hwy 371 Project
The committee will advise the council on landscaping, lighting, and finishing for the overpass project.
Recent news
Mar. 6, 2026
Carlton County Weighs $22M-$32M Options for Historic Courthouse
Commissioners consider expanding, renovating, or replacing the 100-year-old building.
Mar. 5, 2026
Minneapolis City Council Extends Eviction Notice Period
New 60-day requirement aims to support residents impacted by Operation Metro Surge
Mar. 4, 2026
Austin Hikes Fines for Parking Violations
City Council raises penalties to curb illegal parking and abandoned vehicles
Feb. 27, 2026
Minneapolis Ends Community Trauma Response Contracts
City abruptly cuts off funding for local groups providing grief counseling and healing support after violent incidents.
Feb. 26, 2026
Cambridge Prepares for Major Highway 95 Construction Project
Two-year project to widen highway, improve storm sewers, and upgrade railroad crossing
Feb. 26, 2026
Rochester to Host Town Hall on Advanced Policing Tech
Public event will showcase drone and camera technologies used by local police department.
Feb. 25, 2026
Howard Lake First Responders Honored for Life-Saving Actions
City Council presents awards to police, deputies for quick response to cardiac arrest call
Feb. 23, 2026
Nowthen City Council Votes to Keep Flying Minnesota State Flag
Council rejects motion to remove current and former state flag designs
Feb. 22, 2026
Residents Oppose Annexation Into Brainerd
Crow Wing County Board hears from residents against plan to annex Riverside Drive area into city limits
Feb. 22, 2026
Minneapolis City Council Faces Backlash Over Hotel Liquor License Decisions
Proposed license revocations could cripple key downtown event venue, experts warn.
Feb. 21, 2026
Minneapolis Mayor Defiant After ICE Attack
Frey says Trump administration failed to break the city's spirit
Feb. 16, 2026
Duluth Legislators Host District 8 Town Hall
State Senator Jen McEwen, Representative Liish Kozlowski, and Representative Pete Johnson gather with constituents to discuss legislative priorities and community concerns.
Feb. 14, 2026
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
Feb. 10, 2026
Northern Township to Become Beltrami County's Newest City
Judge rules in favor of Northern Township in boundary trial against Bemidji
Feb. 10, 2026
Moorhead City Council Debates Restricting ICE Access to Public Spaces
The council voted to table the discussion, with the mayor casting the tie-breaking vote.
Feb. 10, 2026
Albert Lea Increases Cannabis Dispensary Cap to 4
City Council approves first reading of amendment to cannabis ordinance
Feb. 9, 2026
Duluth City Council delays vote on eviction moratorium for those impacted by Operation Metro Surge
Community members voice concerns over immigration enforcement in Minnesota
Feb. 9, 2026
Federal Agents Spotted Outside Minneapolis City Hall, Councilor Says
Councilor Jason Chavez alleges agents parked in police spots and blocked a bike lane at City Hall amid heightened federal immigration enforcement.
Feb. 9, 2026
Former Rochester City Council Member's Federal Lawsuit Faces City's Objection
Rochester's legal team argues against adding a First Amendment violation claim to Molly Dennis' discrimination and retaliation lawsuit.
Feb. 8, 2026
Duluth City Council to Vote on ICE Law Enforcement Resolution
Proposed resolution aims to clarify city's relationship with federal government on civil immigration enforcement.