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Twin Cities News

Stay informed about Twin Cities news with local stories, breaking news, and more from MPR News, your hub for the latest updates in Twin Cities Minnesota.

Coleman proposes tax hikes, layoffs, in St. Paul budget

Coleman proposes tax hikes, layoffs, in St. Paul budget

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman is proposing a 6 percent property tax increase and employee layoffs across City Hall to make up for a nearly $12 million loss in state aid.
by Laura Yuen

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Lakeville woman charged in infant grandson's death

A Dakota County grand jury has indicted a 45-year-old Lakeville woman with two felony counts of manslaughter for the death of her infant grandson.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Life, on the lawn

Life, on the lawn

To many, Andrew Moore is "that guy in south Minneapolis with all the stuff on his lawn."

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Man hospitalized after near-drowning at hotel pool

A 43-year-old man is being treated this morning after nearly drowning in a hotel swimming pool in Minneapolis, authorities said.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Mall of America's 280-pound turtle goes to the vet today

Amelio, a 280-pound sea turtle with deformed back fins, will travel about 12 miles this afternoon to have his flippers X-rayed.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Police hunt for St. Anthony bank robber

Authorities are looking for a man who robbed a bank in St. Anthony on Monday morning.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Storm cleanup continues in Plymouth

Public works crews with the city of Plymouth will continue to pick up debris caused by the weekend's violent storms until 3 p.m. today.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Group pushes for Mpls Park Board to be independent

A group of Minneapolis Park Board supporters has collected enough signatures to get a proposal on the ballot this fall which would make the board an independent body.
by Brandt Williams

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Police identify man found in Mississippi River

Minneapolis police have identified a man who was found dead in the Mississippi River.
by Madeleine Baran

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Father charged with murder in death of infant son

A 19-year-old Minneapolis man has been charged with one count of second degree murder for the July 4 death of his infant son, authorities said Monday.
by Elizabeth Baier

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