Patch's Minnesota Editor, casting my watchful gaze on the Twin Cities metro area and beyond.
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An anonymous 911 caller reported a man had threatened to shoot the caller’s boyfriend while riding the light rail in Minneapolis.
The suspect was found dead inside an apartment after an hours-long standoff, police said.
A man died by suicide at an indoor gun range in Coon Rapids on Wednesday morning, according to authorities.
Friday afternoon will bring the return of a chance for light snow, mostly in central Minnesota into western Wisconsin, the NWS said.
Authorities are investigating the death of a 23-year-old female inmate at the Sherburne County Jail.
A 26-year-old Coon Rapids man is accused of driving drunk at speeds of up to 90 mph before causing a fatal crash in Fridley on Monday.
Wisconsin restaurants and chefs were named 2025 James Beard semifinalists, the organization announced Wednesday.
Doxens of Texas restaurants and chefs were named 2025 James Beard semifinalists, the organization announced Wednesday.
Eleven Minnesota restaurants and chefs were named 2025 James Beard semifinalists, the organization announced Wednesday.
Officers confirmed that Shuefaub Xiong reported to Domino's for work on Jan. 14 but did not make four scheduled deliveries around 6 p.m.
The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday that they have reached a multiyear contract extension with Head Coach Kevin O’Connell.
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Shuefaub Xiong, 42, vanished after missing his Domino’s deliveries on Jan. 14.
Newly inaugurated President Donald Trump pardoned more than 1,500 people charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Newly inaugurated President Donald Trump pardoned more than 1,500 people charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
A driver was arrested following a fatal two-car crash in Fridley on Monday, though authorities have not yet disclosed the possible charges.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to serve more than 20 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd.
Wind chills are expected to fall to 40 degrees below zero overnight, according to the National Weather Service.
Retail stores, restaurants, and many other businesses are open as usual, although some, including Patch, observe MLK Day as a paid holiday.
"After a relatively mild and windy day, Arctic air will arrive tonight with the passage of a cold front," the National Weather Service said.
