The 10 best things to order when in Anoka's social district
We checked out all of the participating restaurants ahead of the season, which kicked off May 1.
May 2, 2025
Future of $330M Hopkins housing development uncertain amid developer’s financial woes
Developer Alatus missed deadlines after it was unable to raise money needed to finish project and is suing to stop Minnehaha Creek Watershed District from terminating it from the project.
May 2, 2025
Teachers union accuses Anoka-Hennepin school board of micromanaging how and what to teach
Conservative board members have questioned about history and psychology curriculum, and whether teachers should spend more time lecturing in class.
May 2, 2025
‘I Kissed a Girl’ singer Jill Sobule dies in house fire in Woodbury
Her 1995 single is considered the first top Billboard hit with openly gay themes.
May 2, 2025
Minnesota state trooper jailed on federal charge of producing child pornography
Jeremy Plonski has been with Minnesota State Patrol since 2022.
May 1, 2025
Minnesota plant sales offer bargains and gardening tips — here are 38 to check out
Nurseries and garden clubs across Minnesota are offering a variety of flower, vegetable, herb and specialty plants.
May 1, 2025
Moriarty: New charging policy taking race into consideration is necessary, constitutional
The Hennepin County Attorney says the new policy is needed to address unconscious bias.
May 1, 2025
Slides, trampolines and more: Booming Twin Cities adventure parks draw families for big indoor fun
Large-scale indoor adventure parks are cropping up around the Twin Cities post-pandemic, as families search for all-weather fun.
May 1, 2025
Lawn sprinkler season is starting across the Twin Cities, but how much is too much watering?
As cities wrestle with water conservation measures, by choice or by decree, residents see a more concerted push to water less and conserve more.
April 30, 2025
No charges for South St. Paul council member accused of exposing child to meth at day care
Some residents have demanded Pam Bakken’s resignation after a child attending her in-home day care reportedly consumed a drug he found in the bathroom.
April 30, 2025
Anoka’s open carry alcohol district ‘created a buzz.’ Now the idea is spreading across Minnesota.
Downtown Anoka’s social district season, allowing people to walk around and shop with drinks in hand, starts May 1. Other cities plan to join the party.
April 30, 2025
‘Merging conflict’ triggers deadly 7-vehicle crash on Twin Cities interstate, patrol says
Three semis were caught up in the collision, which closed one side of I-35W for hours.
April 29, 2025
