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The 18-inch Minnesota icon: American Girl Lila Monetti

The 18-inch Minnesota icon: American Girl Lila Monetti

The 2024 American Girl of the Year, Lila Monetti from St. Paul, embodies contemporary girlhood with interests in horseback riding and gymnastics, featuring a story by Erin Falligant that explores themes of friendship evolution and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of Minnesota's Twin Cities.
by Sam Stroozas

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Minneapolis City Council pushes back against $15M plan to retain, attract new police hires

Minneapolis City Council pushes back against $15M plan to retain, attract new police hires

The Minneapolis City Council’s Budget Committee voted Tuesday to not hear a $15 million plan to offer Minneapolis police officers recruitment and retention bonuses, which the mayor and police chief say will help stem the “exodus” of officers from MPD and help hire new recruits.
by Jon Collins

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Xcel Energy Center — home of the Minnesota Wild — could be in line for a makeover

Xcel Energy Center — home of the Minnesota Wild — could be in line for a makeover

The Vikings got a new home in 2016 with the construction of U.S. Bank Stadium. Target Center got a glow up for the Timberwolves a year later. Now, the Minnesota Wild are hoping its their turn, and there's an indication the team could ask the state for money to revamp the Xcel Energy Center.
by Phil Picardi

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Minnesota teachers learn new ways to bring nature into the classroom

Minnesota teachers learn new ways to bring nature into the classroom

The first-in-the-state program targets educators who may not have access to as much green space to directly translate robust forest learning to a classroom or playground. 
by Kyra Miles

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Blue Earth man is 13th Minnesotan charged in Jan. 6 Capitol assault

Blue Earth man is 13th Minnesotan charged in Jan. 6 Capitol assault

Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., charged Paul Orta Jr. of Blue Earth with a felony count of obstructing police during a civil disorder and misdemeanor counts of trespassing and disorderly conduct.
by Matt Sepic

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Moorhead photographer sentenced for sexually luring minor

Robby Njos’ criminal complaint states he has sent and requested sexually explicit material to a teenage boy. Njos did not admit to the crime but admits to enough evidence for a conviction.
by Amy Felegy

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Nonprofits hope Minnesotans in a giving mood Thursday on Give to the Max Day

Nonprofits hope Minnesotans in a giving mood Thursday on Give to the Max Day

Give to the Max Day brought in a record $34.4 million for Minnesota nonprofits in 2021. While charitable giving nationally is down from pandemic highs, Give to the Max Day organizers still expect a big day Thursday.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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