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Minneapolis murder suspect to return to Olmsted County if released from Hennepin jail
(ABC 6 News) – The suspect in a Minneapolis murder case appeared in Olmsted County Court Friday on one charge of interfering with a dead body. Margot Lewis appeared remotely Friday, July 5, where Judge Debra Jacobson and the prosecution determined that if the defendant was released from Hennepin County custody in the future, Lewis would return to Olmsted County custody on $1M bail.
Arts Briefs: Leadership change at Minnesota Orchestra
The MPR News arts and culture team's arts briefs offer a weekly guide to the ever-evolving art scene in Minnesota. Minnesota Orchestra president and CEO Michelle Miller Burns has accepted a new job. Starting in the fall, she will be president and CEO of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in Texas.
National conference in St. Paul aims to turn city into cooperative capital
Between Thursday, June 13th, and Saturday, June 15th, a national gathering rooted in the principles of coming together to prosper together took place in Minnesota’s Capital. The National Conference on Black Cooperative Agenda was in St. Paul as the city prepared to ascend to an ambitious goal decreed by Mayor Melvin Carter for Saint Paul to one day be the cooperative capital of the county.
‘Reasons for Moving’ an intimate, gripping experience
Powerful performances, mixed media convey immigrant history across generations. “Reasons for Moving” at the Southern Theater showcased an interdisciplinary performance that captured the story of three individuals whose immigrant backgrounds varied as first, second and third generations, but whose struggles for belonging threaded their tales together. The production starred...
Theatrical jazz explored at Pillsbury House Theatre conference
Theatrical jazz received an expansive and celebratory exploration at Pillsbury House + Theatre’s first-ever Theatrical Jazz Conference on June 13-15 at the University of Minnesota. Over the course of three days, artists and educators gathered from the academic and theatrical communities alike to examine the sankofa of the tradition across disciplines and celebrate the legacy of Laurie Carlos, Sékou Sundiata, Ntozake Shange, and many other revolutionary thought leaders.
The Beatnik Brothers to Perform at St. Louis Park's Summer Concert Series
Nostalgia seekers and fans of tunes from bygone eras, get ready to rock gently to the rhythms of yesteryear because The Beatnik Brothers are set to serenade St. Louis Park tonight. According to a Facebook post from St. Louis Park, these purveyors of classic hits will take to the stage at the Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater as part of the ongoing Summer Concert Series. From 7 to 8:30 p.m., audiences can expect to be treated to a selection of favorites from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
2024 Northwestern football position previews: Quarterbacks
Officially under two months from football on the lakefill, now is the perfect time to kickoff our series previewing Northwestern’s squad heading into the fall. Each week we’ll breakdown a different position group and what to expect from them heading into David Braun’s second season at the helm. This week we’ll take a look at the all-important quarterback room and who’ll be under center for Zach Lujan’s offense.
Prohofsky, Hentges had quite the impact
Ed Prohofsky and Frank Hentges definitely made their mark in Minneapolis Public Schools and City Conference, Prohofsky as a coach, teacher and administrator, Hentges as a teacher and coach. Besides the students, teachers and colleagues, each had an impact outside the classroom as well. On Saturday, February 18, 1989, Minneapolis...
Dash cam shows CMV driver taking evasive action to save motorcyclist in Minneapolis
A CMV driver’s dash cam captured a harrowing close call with a motorcyclist who lost control in Minneapolis on Monday. The video was captured by a dump truck driver on I-35W at Hennepin Avenue. In the video, you can see a motorcycle rider losing control and striking the guardrail...
Gopher hoopsters in summer workouts
Both Gopher basketball teams are in the midst of their respective summer workouts, which began in June. The Minnesota men added six seniors to the 2024-25 season roster along with two returning starters (Dawson Garcia and Mike Mitchell) to a squad that was last season’s Big Ten best in terms of win improvement (19-15 overall) in 2023-24.
St. Kates golfer proud of her team’s accomplishments
Jaycee Rhodes’ summer thus far consists of working and playing golf. The latter also involves competing in summer golf tournaments as she prepares for her final collegiate season at St. Catherine’s. As promised, we’ve followed the school’s and the MIAC’s only Black golfer since Rhodes, a St. Paul...
Mpls health commissioner focuses on substance abuse, racial equity, climate
His own experience with deep poverty informs his work. A career in professional football is what Damōn Chaplin had in mind when he matriculated to Norwich University, a private senior military college located in Northfield, Vermont. An injury ended those dreams, but the Boston native wasn’t deterred. When he transferred to Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, to study biology, it was “all about academics.”
Burnsville Police Department Celebrates Promotions and Welcomes New Officers in Formal Ceremony
Source: Facebook/City of Burnsville, Minnesota - Municipal Government. The Burnsville Police Department recognized the promotions and new member inductions of nine dedicated law enforcement professionals this week. As seen in an announcement made on their social media page, Deputy Chief Matt Smith, Captains Andrea Newton and Shaun Anselment, Sergeant Ashley Nacey, and Officers Ben Zappa, Dustin Jensen, Cameron Conlin, Aaron Swenson, and Cait Kavanaugh received accolades for their new positions within the department. The formal ceremony, marking these professionals' ascent in ranks, underscores the department's commitment to acknowledging the hard work and leadership of its members.
Vancouver Whitecaps Secure 3-1 Win Against Minnesota United with Impressive Performances
Good morning Caps fans! The Vancouver Whitecaps secured a critical 3-1 victory against Minnesota United, boosting their standing in the Western Conference and securing a pivotal three points in the race for a playoff spot. Despite giving up numerous chances, the Caps capitalized on efficient scoring, with two goals within the first 20 minutes setting the tone. Sebastian Berhalter's crucial goal sealed the win, dampening any hopes of a Minnesota comeback.
Zeev Buium Can Succeed Where Calen Addison Failed
The Minnesota Wild must improve in every area, but they needed a difference-maker on the blue line and got one. While the Wild only moved up one spot, they managed to get a defensive prospect with more upside than Carson Lambos, who they took 26th overall in the 2021 NHL Draft.
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