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Stories from August 5, 2026

Addressing the mental health strain on public leaders

Addressing the mental health strain on public leaders

Public office has always been demanding, but is the pressure getting worse? Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, why more local leaders are sharing their struggles with mental health, why it matters and what can help.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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St. Paul set to clear homeless encampment at Pig's Eye Park

Several neighbors and advocates say the city should delay the encampment clearing. Between a 120 to 250 people live at Pig's Eye Park. Meanwhile, Republican Mike Lindell says he's stepping down from his CEO role at MyPillow to focus on his run for Minnesota governor.
by Phineas Pope

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‘Difficult to say goodbye’: Residents, volunteers worry what’s next as St. Paul clears encampment

‘Difficult to say goodbye’: Residents, volunteers worry what’s next as St. Paul clears encampment

Many residents said they aren’t sure where they will go after the encampment is cleared out on Wednesday. Over 100 people were living at the camp when the Mayor’s Office announced the closure last month.
by Cari Spencer

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Target Field concession workers plan one-day strike during Noah Kahan concert

Target Field concession workers plan one-day strike during Noah Kahan concert

Target Field concession workers will strike during Wednesday’s sold-out Noah Kahan concert as contract negotiations with Delaware North remain stalled over wage increases, tipped-worker classifications and health care eligibility.
by Regina Medina

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After near-fatal fall, Minneapolis police and fire officials warn of dangers of 'urban exploring'

After near-fatal fall, Minneapolis police and fire officials warn of dangers of 'urban exploring'

Minneapolis Police Sgt. Garrett Parten said the victim, whose name has not been released, reportedly was hanging from a beam when they fell about 20 stories. Parten said it’s “miraculous” the victim survived.
by Andrew Krueger

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Winona police want to know who stole their Flock surveillance cameras

Winona police want to know who stole their Flock surveillance cameras

The police say that over the weekend, officers found the poles the cameras were mounted on had been cut down and the cameras were gone. Flock cameras are stirring controversy across the country as they compile license plate and other vehicle details in a national database.
by Catharine Richert

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Landmark southern Minnesota water tower to be demolished this week

Landmark southern Minnesota water tower to be demolished this week

The city of Zumbrota said its old water tower near U.S. Highway 52 will be taken down on Thursday, after being rendered obsolete by recent water system upgrades.
by Andrew Krueger

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