Minneapolis beaches temporarily closed due to E. coli levels
Two popular Minneapolis beaches are closed after water quality monitoring found E. coli levels above state guidelines.
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Environmentalists sue Hennepin County over ash from HERC trash incinerator
A lawsuit filed Tuesday accuses Hennepin County of violating state law by not developing plans to reduce the quantity and toxicity of the ash produced at its garbage incinerator in downtown Minneapolis. The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) says the state’s l...
2 men guilty in deadly 2025 Minneapolis bar shooting
Two men were convicted with multiple charges Tuesday after a deadly mass shooting in downtown Minneapolis last year. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office said Arlonzo Williams Jr., 26 and Dantrell Clark, 25 were both found guilty of the 2025 Bar Zia shooting, that killed one...
Environmental group sues Hennepin County over garbage burner - Star Tribune
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'SNL' star Michael Che returns to Minneapolis for surprise show
The ‘Weekend Update’ star seems to have a soft spot for the Twin Cities.
Citing climate concerns, Twin Cities Marathon organizers push race to mid-October
Starting in 2027, the Twin Cities Marathon will no longer be held on the first Sunday in October. Organizers say climate change is to blame. Twin Cities In Motion, the group behind the marathon, announced on Tuesday that future marathons will be held between Oct. 10-17, a brea...
Bar Zia mass shooting: 2 convicted in death of DaMarco Fletcher Jr.
Two men have been found guilty in connection with the deadly Bar Zia shooting in Minneapolis in October 2025, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office....
Inside the decision to move the Twin Cities Marathon to a later date
Five years of weather data, climate analysis and runner safety metrics convinced organizers it was time to make a change, starting in 2027.
Minnesota group sues Hennepin County over ash from trash incinerator
An environmental advocacy group on Tuesday announced plans to sue Hennepin County over its trash incinerator. The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy plans to file a lawsuit against the county over toxic ash from the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center’s (HERC) trash burne...
Twin Cities Marathon moving date of race to mid-October for 2027 and beyond
The Twin Cities Marathon is moving the date of the race to mid-October in 2027 and beyond because of the warm weather Minnesota has been experiencing in early October in recent years, organizers announced Tuesday....
Twin Cities Marathon organizers move race to mid-October, beginning in 2027
This year’s Oct. 4 race is unchanged, but future marathons will start later, improving chances of cooler weather.
These 3 Twin Cities bakeries are on the rise with expansions and relocations
Find out what’s up with Marc Heu, Sara’s Tipsy Pies and Uffda Donuts. Plus: The Lagniappe space has been filled and an immigrant cooking series returns....
Poor paint defense, plus Olivia Miles’ injury, prove costly for Lynx
With the point guard sidelined with a right calf strain, Minnesota struggled in a loss to the Connecticut Sun at Target Center.
Brittney Griner scores 29 and Kennedy Burke hits 2 late 3-pointers in the Sun’s 90-89 win over Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brittney Griner scored a season-high 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Kennedy Burke added 16 points off the bench, including two 3-pointers in the final three minutes, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Minnesota Lynx 90-89 on Monday night. Burke made a 3-po...
Twin Cities suburb faces lawsuit over data center moratorium
A data center owner’s lawsuit against Eagan over its year-long pause on such facilities alleges the city doesn’t have the authority to regulate electricity....
Want to party with some World Cup soccer tonight? Where to watch the U.S. take on Belgium
The knockout-round game starts at 7 p.m. and will be on screens big and small across the Twin Cities.
Traffic switch coming as I-394 construction project hits halfway mark
Westbound lanes open Wednesday, and eastbound drivers will be funneled into EZ Pass lanes between Hwy. 100 and downtown Minneapolis.
The future of the Twin Cities’ destination suburbs may depend on Tuesdays
Waterfront communities popular for day trips are finding new ways to bring people downtown beyond summer weekends.
Utepils Brewing, Vida Y Deportes host World Cup Street Fair
Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis was the place to be on Saturday as World Cup action continued.
There’s nothing reserved about Norway soccer fans during the World Cup
Norway and its fans in the Twin Cities are riding high as the team prepares to take on Brazil in the round of 16 on Sunday.
Teen in critical condition after being pulled from Minnehaha Falls
A 16-year-old boy was pulled from the water at Minnehaha Falls after going missing while swimming with family.
Accelerating inflation is pinching Minnesota food shelves and their recipients
One Minneapolis food shelf has seen plastic bag prices double and is struggling to afford frozen meat beyond chicken drumsticks.
As summer festivals beef up security, Twin Cities suburbs confront the bill
Burnsville will pay for extra security at its annual summer festival over the objections of some council members who fretted about the expense.
Flood relief on the way for Henderson as MnDOT wraps up highway project
A long-running flooding problem in Henderson could ease soon, as a state road project nears completion. For years, flooding from the Minnesota River has closed roads and limited access in Henderson, a community southwest of the Twin Cities. Later this month, the Minnesota Depa...
Twin Cities family pushes for answers after state patrol says 61-year-old grandmother "fell out" of car
A Twin Cities family is asking for answers after their loved one somehow ended up on the interstate in the middle of the night. The Minnesota State Patrol said 61-year-old Sonja Brown was a passenger in a car and "fell out" before other drivers hit her early Wednesday morning. B...
Vance Boelter's court date set in Hennepin County - Valley News Live
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Court date scheduled in Hennepin County for man accused in MN Lawmaker shootings - The Mighty 790 KFGO
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‘Threads of Us’ explores how Minnesota immigrants hold onto home
What does it look like to carry your culture with you? When Minneapolis architect and photographer Patricia Mutebi posted a casting call on TikTok in December, she was looking for a way to map how immigrants and diaspora communities in Minnesota keep their heritage close. She...
I-394 traffic shift in Minneapolis starts July 8: What drivers need to know
Drivers in Minneapolis will see new traffic changes on I-394 starting Wednesday, July 8, as road work continues through November.
Minneapolis launches 'South Side REACT' to shut down open-air drug markets
A major change is underway in how Minneapolis deals with illegal drug sales and use, with city leaders and community partners rolling out a new strategy aimed at shutting down open-air drug markets....
University of Minnesota scientists say they’ve created world’s first synthetic cell from scratch
University of Minnesota scientists say they’ve created the world’s first synthetic cell, saying it could transform medicine and provide solutions in a new paper. Researchers at the College of Biological Sciences announced on Wednesday that they have developed the first synthet...
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Minneapolis leaders target open-air drug markets following gang bust
Minneapolis leaders are announcing a new plan to target open-air drug markets across the city during a news conference on Thursday morning. The push for a new plan comes after 25 people were charged in a fentanyl and cocaine trafficking case involving two Minneapolis gangs. ...
Minneapolis to ramp up open-air drug market enforcement
A coordinated effort to increase enforcement of open-air drug markets in Minneapolis is expected to be announced on Thursday.
Political candidate who tossed tarantula at tenant sentenced to 90 days in workhouse, 2 years probation
Marisa Simonetti, a political candidate currently running for the U.S. Senate, who tossed a tarantula toward a tenant, was sentenced on Tuesday. Court documents show Simonetti was sentenced to 90 days in the Hennepin County Workhouse, but is eligible for work release as soon a...
Hennepin County, Minn., to Run ‘Growl Tests’ of Siren System - GovTech
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What’s a siren ‘growl test’? This is why you may hear one in Hennepin County. - Star Tribune
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Marisa Simonetti gets 90 days in tarantula tossing incident
A Hennepin County judge on Tuesday sentenced Marisa Simonetti to jail time and probation after she was convicted of harassment and domestic assault for throwing a tarantula at her house mate in 2024....
University of Minnesota scientists made a cell with most of the hallmarks of fife. Here’s what to know.
Although it’s not the first synthetic cell ever created, SpudCell is the first to complete a full life cycle — from birth to division into next-generation cells — after having been created from the “bottom up” using laboratory chemicals...
University of Minnesota scientists made a cell with most of the hallmarks of life. Here’s what to know.
Although it’s not the first synthetic cell ever created, SpudCell is the first to complete a full life cycle — from birth to division into next-generation cells — after having been created from the “bottom up” using laboratory chemicals...
July 4th ‘zero tolerance’: Twin Cities authorities outline holiday weekend enforcement
As Twin Cities communities plan Fourth of July festivities, law enforcement officials are focusing on safety and strict enforcement policies this year....
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts in the Twin Cities area this week
Highlights for July 2-8 include Bob Dylan, Alex Warren, Dirty Knobs, Father John Misty, Ziggy Marley, Wynonna Judd and Taste of Minnesota.