Plus: Walz hits back on fraud probes; ICE targets Somalis in Columbus, Ohio; and more. The post D.C. Memo: Congress joins avalanche of federal probes into Minnesota appeared first on MinnPost.

Plus: Somali community fighting back; immigrant-owned businesses see reduced traffic; historic church for sale; and ski legend Vonn qualifies for Olympics. The post Anoka-Hennepin teachers set strike date appeared first on MinnPost.

Increasing natural gas and energy prices are leading to more disconnections and squeezing household budgets. The post As Minnesotans brace for the long, cold winter, heating costs are on the rise appeared first on MinnPost.

The best photos of 2025 by MinnPost photojournalist Ellen Schmidt. The post MinnPost’s Year in Photos 2025 appeared first on MinnPost.

A few days after the solstice, on Christmas Day, there will be one more minute of daylight. The post On Christmas Eve, of darkness and light appeared first on MinnPost.

Plus: Walz fears immigration crackdown over holidays; 98 mayors write about fiscal mismanagement; and pitchman Dick Enrico has died. The post Minnesota Power backs away from Superior plant appeared first on MinnPost.

A study by the University of Minnesotas Cannabis Research Center reveals compliance gaps with the states age-restriction law. The post Going undercover, young customers went uncarded in 1 in 3 attempts to buy hemp-derived THC in Twin Cities appeared first on MinnPost.

There were wins and reasons for hope, too, as Twin Cities transit investments began to pay off and the pandemic rebound picked up pace in St. Paul and Minneapolis. The post In 2025, urban inequality overtook COVID recovery as cities’ top challenge appeared first on MinnPost.

Plus: The Minnesota Seedswoman traveling exhibit; heartwarming animal stories; Minneapolis youth on cover of snowboarder magazine. The post Warm up at one of the few public fireplaces that remain in Minnesota appeared first on MinnPost.

Amid the ongoing Operation Metro Surge, city leaders in Minneapolis and St. Paul are seeking to strengthen local laws about when and how police interact with federal agents. The post Police in Twin Cities pitted between competing demands of protesters and federal agents appeared first on MinnPost.

Plus: Testing well water; top U of M stories; sheriffs vote no confidence in DOC leader. The post Flu cases surge appeared first on MinnPost.

Thomas Van Lear remains the citys only Socialist Party mayor. The post Has it been more than a century since Minneapolis last elected a socialist mayor? appeared first on MinnPost.

MinnPost contributor Britt Robson answers reader questions as the Timberwolves, despite flaws, roll to 19-10 record. The post Timberwolves mailbag: Your questions on point guard, playing time, and Coach Finchs let them figure it out approach appeared first on MinnPost.

Clinical research supports an estimated $20.2 billion in annual economic activity in the state, but challenges are growing. The post Medical breakthroughs often start with Minnesota research appeared first on MinnPost.

My name is Ellen Schmidt and Im the (new!) staff visual journalist at MinnPost. I am also a CatchLight Local fellow and a Report for America corps member. My role […] The post Help us document Minnesota appeared first on MinnPost.

Plus: Scope of federal fraud; property tax rates finalized; and Hennepin County looks to reduce children's false confessions. The post Senate primary could set tone for Democrats’ national focus appeared first on MinnPost.

As Immigration and Customs Enforcement continues its “Operation Metro Surge” in Minnesota, thousands of protesters marched down Lake Street in Minneapolis on Saturday, Dec. 20, to decry the federal agency’s […] The post Thousands march in anti-ICE protest appeared first on MinnPost.

Over a period of several days, angry white mobs swarmed the neighborhood to harass and intimidate Arthur and Edith Lee in their home. The post In 1931, a Black family moved into segregated south Minneapolis. Then the terror began. appeared first on MinnPost.

A Q&A with the University of Minnesotas Ziad Nahas, who leads a team of researchers experimenting with brain stimulation to alleviate symptoms of severe bipolar disorder The post Can battery-operated brain implants treat bipolar disorder? appeared first on MinnPost.

Plus: St. Paul wants ICE out of city lots; educators vote to strike; and Mayo Clinic closures. The post Thousands march against ICE in Minneapolis appeared first on MinnPost.

Plus: GOP governor candidate facing criticism for withholding fraud allegations; consequences of Target's DEI rollback; and free family fun. The post ‘Fear and disruption’ in Somali community appeared first on MinnPost.

Parents who have time to recover physically, establish feeding routines and bond with their babies experience far less stress and far better health. The post Paid family leave will let parents pay attention when babies need it most appeared first on MinnPost.

Plus: Mayor Frey vetoes homeless encampment measure, feds hype "staggering, industrial-scale" Medicaid fraud, and the Wolves make-up with Kevin Garnett. The post Flu outbreaks hits dozens of Minnesota schools appeared first on MinnPost.

On December 30, 1975, just before the New Year, the city council passed trans-inclusive protections unlike anything the U.S. has been able to achieve. The post 50 years ago, Minneapolis redefined LGBTQ+ rights appeared first on MinnPost.

MinnPost recently welcomed three new faces to its growing newsroom. The post MinnPost hires senior metro reporter, state government reporter and video production fellow appeared first on MinnPost.