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Minneapolis loses bid to host Sundance Film Festival
The country's largest independent film festival is looking for a new host after decades in Park City, Utah, but Minneapolis fell short of the final round of consideration.
Summer rainfall shutters beaches around the Twin Cities metro
Beaches are closed due to water quality concerns, with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board saying half the city's beaches are at bacteria levels unsafe for humans.
LGBTQ sports tournament will bring 2,500 people to Minneapolis this weekend
The recreational sports organization provides opportunities for connection over the game and beyond.
THC seltzer can now be served on draft in Minnesota taprooms, and one brewery has already jumped on it.
The change broadens options for consumers and could help smaller brewers get in the hemp-derived THC game.
Power failure temporarily closes Minnehaha Park facilities, Sea Salt restaurant
Outages from storm continue to affect some customers.
Minneapolis is spending $750K on this event series. Few are going.
The weekend-night event creates a pedestrian zone for safety — but with food, restrooms and games on 1st Avenue N. downtown.
Cities cancel fireworks, citing weather; others wait to decide
Stormy forecast has other metro cities canceling or postponing displays.
Minnesota e-bike rebate program fills up in minutes after shaky initial rollout
More than 10,000 Minnesotans rushed to apply for the new state program. High interest led to a crashed website when the program initially tried to launch in June.
Elizabeth 'Betty' Norris, career postal clerk and trailblazing Black homeowner in Minneapolis, dies at 93
Betty Norris built a career at the Minneapolis post office at a time when it was one of the best opportunities for Black Americans. She raised three daughters and helped integrate the south Minneapolis neighborhood where she owned a home.
Mall of America using facial recognition in effort to boost security
The technology will be used to track persons of interest, the mall said. Nearby jurisdictions like Minneapolis have banned the controversial practice for use by law enforcement.
Minneapolis named best big city for biking. St. Paul not far behind.
Minneapolis takes home the top spot in a ranking of most bike-friendly U.S. cities.
Trump campaign to open new field offices in Minnesota
The campaign for the presumptive GOP nominee is investing in Virginia as well.
Benefits are important, 'meaningful work' even more so for Gen Z workers in Twin Cities
Workplace expectations have changed, and so must employers.
Photojournalist blinded by MPD projectile during 2020 unrest enters hospice care
Linda Tirado was wearing her press credential when injured outside the police Third Precinct in Minneapolis
Minneapolis named best city for new college grads
City earned the title of valedictorian in ranking of best places for recent graduates.
How to get tickets to Sabrina Carpenter in Minneapolis
The 25-year-old singer and songwriter became the first solo act in history to land two simultaneous top-three Billboard chart hits.
Minneapolis park employees vote overwhelmingly to authorize a strike
The labor union represents 200+ Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board employees.
Tensions, confusion inside HCMC over postponed event with Palestinian focus
An Asian and Pacific Heritage Month event at the county hospital in Minneapolis, intended to focus on Palestinian culture, was approved but then postponed by administrators over concern it would tap into tension around the war in Gaza.
St. Paul brewer plans to bring Minnesota's first Black woman-owned brewery to Rondo neighborhood
Bubble Line Brewing Company is crowdfunding, with a goal of opening in 2025 in St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, a historic center of black culture in the capital city.
Minneapolis City Council recognizes annual Somali Week festival
The festival, initiated in 2017, is held along Lake Street and coincides with independence celebrations in the African nation. The local programming begins this year on June 29.
Are you happy? If you live in Minneapolis you probably should be, says a worldwide ranking
The Happy City Index judges a city's quality of life using factors that include governance, economy, environment and mobility.
'He was a hero': Eulogists remember officer Jamal Mitchell, honor his service
Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell, who was killed on the job, was praised in eulogies for his courage and selflessness during a memorial service at Maple Grove High School.
Pride designers slam Target's plan for their wares; retailer says it's normal business practice
Several artists tapped to help create the retailer's 2024 Pride collection took to social media to decry altered designs, last-minute cuts and other issues. Target maintained such actions are normal for all collections.
Alamo Drafthouse in Woodbury, other U.S. locations to close
The Woodbury movie theater is the only location outside of Texas to close.
How to chase the northern lights in Minnesota this summer
Here are tips for getting a glimpse of the elusive aurora borealis during the next solar storm, with sky-watchers saying celestial conditions are ripe for an unusually active season.
What we know so far about the Minneapolis police shooting
Officer Jamal Mitchell is first Minneapolis police officer to be shot and killed in the line of duty in more than 20 years.
Kittens and their mom rescued from St. Paul cemetery
The cat family was discovered in rough shape just before a May storm.
Dig if you will this Prince guitar from his 'Purple Rain' era, yours for a not-too-low price
The yellow "Cloud" guitar, in a distinctive shape often favored by the late Minnesota music icon, is expected to fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction this week.
Six ways to spend Memorial Day in the Twin Cities
Check out a band by the lake, visit Lakewood Cemetery and more.
New Minnesota law will require salary ranges in job postings
Ranges in all kinds of job postings should be in "good faith" to increase pay equity.
Phone satellite coverage may soon come to Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Tech companies are scrambling to offer satellite cell service for ordinary phones.
Cyclist discovers 'shocking' mess on greenway. Minneapolis mounted police explain.
Droppings decompose quickly, the patrol unit says.
Twin Cities grocery stores locked in on budget-friendly private label offerings
The market for cheaper items that mirror popular brands has exploded in recent years.
Why are flags at half-staff today in Minnesota?
It's the first time Minnesota's new state flag will be at half-staff statewide.
Golden Bachelorette announced, and it's not Minnesota's Leslie Fhima
A fellow contestant from "The Golden Bachelor" will star in the reality TV show airing this fall.
Air quality alert extended for Twin Cities, southern Minnesota. Here's how to stay safe.
The affected area includes the Twin Cities metro, Albert Lea, Marshall, Worthington, Rochester, Winona, Mankato and the tribal nation of Prairie Island.
Tattoo artist inks 'Naz Reid' on dozens of Timberwolves fans ahead of Game 3
More proof that love of the Timberwolves runs deep in Minnesota — skin deep.
Guthrie Theater front-facing staffers move to form a union
Their request is under consideration, the theater said.
Want Timberwolves playoff tickets? It will cost you . . . a lot.
How big is the demand for tickets for Games 3 and 4 of the Wolves-Nuggets series? And how much will it cost you to get a seat? Or a good seat?
Protesters pack up pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Minnesota campus
Interim U President Jeff Ettinger announced the deal to end the encampment in an email to students and faculty Thursday morning.
Why some college students are protesting in Minnesota
Here's what to know about pro-Palestinian campus protests, which have spread across the U.S. in recent weeks.
Walz selects leader for new state agency focused on children and families
The new agency will consolidate state programming for children into one unified jurisdiction.
Minnesota TikTokers react to app's ban in the U.S.
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden signed into law the foreign aid bill that includes TikTok legislation.
8 Twin Cities area grocery stores, ranked by affordability
We shopped at eight local grocery stores, some locally owned and some not, in search of the cheapest eats.
Minnesota's Northfield is named one of best places to live in U.S.
Money, the personal finance publication, has long compiled the list of U.S. communities that offer strong quality of life by a variety of measures. Enjoy those bragging rights, Northfield.
Mpls. man behind mysterious wooden benches wants folks downtown to take a load off
In downtown Minneapolis, places to sit for a spell tend to be few and far between. A part-time woodworker decided to take matters into his own hands.
Longtime Uptown boutique closing in May
The Minneapolis location of Proper, a sibling-run boutique, will close after 10 years in Uptown.
Apple River stabbing trial, a day-by-day recap
Nicolae Miu is charged with homicide and faces life in prison in the 2022 killing of teenager Isaac Schuman at the Apple River recreational area near Somerset, Wis.
Minnesota Muslims prepare for Eid al-Fitr. Here's where to celebrate.
The holiday marking the end of Ramadan falls on Wednesday.
Solar eclipse a no-show in cloudy Minnesota
As other parts of the country basked in a few minutes of daytime dark, Minnesotans were left disappointed Monday as the phenomenon stayed behind clouds.
Walker Art Center's gallery guides agitate for right to sit on the job
The Minneapolis modern art museum says it's long had a policy that says gallery assistants must stand on the job, but workers pushing back on social media say they used to be allowed stools.
Twin Cities tourism business braces for impact of Uber departure
As rideshare giants Uber, Lyft prepare to pull out over driver pay dispute with Minneapolis City Council, local tourism industry leaders say lack of transportation options could leave downtown Minneapolis recovery in jeopardy.
Adults need to earn $90K to live comfortably in Minneapolis, survey claims
Comfort may be in the eye of the beholder.
Future of landmark Mpls. gay bar uncertain after weekend fire
The 19 Bar in Loring Park is closed until further notice after a traffic mishap led to a fire last weekend. Employees say they aren't sure when it will be back.
Minnesota joins DOJ in Apple antitrust lawsuit
The complaint from the federal government and 16 states including Minnesota alleges that Apple has intentionally worked to make users more reliant on their products and services.
Want to shop Target's new designer collab with Diane von Furstenberg? Here's what to know
The new joint venture between Minnesota's retailing giant and the legendary designer drops at Target stores and online Saturday.
No, Uber Eats is not leaving Minneapolis
Don't worry, you can still get your French fries delivered to your door if the rideshare company leaves the city.
Minnesota lawmakers want to require salary ranges in job postings
Employers with more than 30 workers would be compelled to include salary ranges in job postings, an idea that has spread to more states as lawmakers look for ways to improve pay equity.
People are losing their minds over Trader Joe's mini tote bags
The canvas grocery bags blew up on TikTok and flew off shelves at Twin Cities area stores.
Rideshare users see headaches if Uber, Lyft drivers pull out of Minneapolis
The Minneapolis City Council is voting on a plan to raise pay for rideshare drivers. Uber and Lyft have vowed to pull out of the city if it becomes law, leaving regular users wondering how it might affect their commutes.
Veto-proof Mpls. City Council approves rideshare driver pay hike; Frey vows veto
Uber and Lyft say they will leave Minneapolis -- and possibly all of Minnesota -- May 1 if the pay hike takes effect.
Fan guide to Minneapolis events during Big Ten women's basketball tournament
The fun expands beyond Target Center with opportunities to shop, listen to music, eat, drink and even volunteer.
Minneapolis Public Works employees vote strongly in favor of new contract
Representatives of the union representing 400-plus city workers had complained of challenging work conditions in Minneapolis, and previously voted to authorize a strike.
Twin Cities nursing home employees walk off the job
About 1,000 nursing home workers and supporters picketed in front of the Estates at St. Louis Park on Tuesday morning, part of a one-day walkout of employees from a dozen senior facilities.
Is 'Love Is Blind' filming in Minneapolis? Fans think so
Twin Cities fans are eager to see how the cast navigates dating in an area that often feels like a big small town for singles.
Leap Day babies pop up at Minnesota hospitals
A Cottage Grove mom whose son was born on Feb. 29 said she's glad little Isaac will always have a unique birthday.
Early spring Twin Cities restaurant patio guide
Minnesotans are headed into a weekend that promises more unusually warm weather. Looking for quality time on a patio? These breweries and restaurants are game to help you welcome meteorological spring.
Driest January: NA beer sales soar in Twin Cities
More Minnesota consumers are choosing non-alcoholic options.
Stationery store Paper Source to close in Uptown Minneapolis
At least two Uptown businesses have shuttered in 2024.
Wendy's now says it won't start using surge pricing similar to Uber, Lyft
However, the fast-food chain confirmed it is spending $20 million on AI-powered menu boards.
Sgt. Adam Medlicott, wounded during standoff, remembers fallen Burnsville comrades at memorial
"Rest easy, brothers," Medlicott said in a eulogy at the memorial service that could be Minnesota's largest gathering of its kind.
Life Time fitness names legend Andre Agassi to tennis, pickleball role
Like many Americans, the Olympic gold medalist recently fell in love with pickleball.
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Turkey beloved in Kenny neighborhood of south Minneapolis dies after vehicle strike
Kennethy, aka Gregory Peck and the Bachelor Turkey, "brought us so much joy."
Minneapolis public works employees authorize strike
The vast majority of the 400 Minneapolis employees — 99% — voted in support of the strike.
Undercover boss: St. Paul Public Works chief gets behind the wheel of a snowplow
Becoming certified in snow clearing — the city's most visible work — helps Public Works grow support for its work.
