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Minneapolis Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Sees Progress in Infrastructure Upgrades, Gas Main Installations Near Completion
Residents and commuters in the Minneapolis Bryn Mawr neighborhood can finally see the light at the end of a tunnel, as significant headway has been made on a series of infrastructure upgrades, according to a recent report from CenterPoint Energy. Michels Corporation, an authorized contractor for CenterPoint, has completed the installation of a natural gas main under the east sidewalk of Upton Avenue S., offering some relief by removing "no parking" signs that have long plagued local streets.
New boba spot in Uptown elevates the bubble tea experience with cocktails
ListenNew boba spot in Uptown elevates the bubble tea experience with cocktails. L2 at Tii Cup in Uptown is looking to create a different kind of experience for boba drinkers. The new spot serves boba-inspired cocktails and has a lounge — for an elevated boba tea experience. The sweet,...
Robot delivery approved for the U of M campus
Starting this fall, University of Minnesota students could get snacks delivered by robot. The Minneapolis City Council Thursday approved a one-year pilot program for personal delivery devices — small delivery robots that travel on sidewalks and road shoulders. The U of M has a pending permit request for six to ten robots, which would deliver food and beverages from Coffman Memorial Union to other East Bank campus buildings.
St. Paul City Council eases restrictions on developments along Grand Avenue
Nick Longworth and Maury Glover at FOX 9 are reporting the St. Paul City Council unanimously approved a resolution that will ease restrictions on developments along Grand Avenue in an effort to “improve development flexibility, support small businesses, and enhance neighborhood walkability.”. Sean Baker at the Star Tribune reports...
Minneapolis honors Bernadette Anderson with commemorative street on city‘s north side
Another Minneapolis civil rights icon will have their name on a commemorative street sign on the city’s north side. On Thursday, the city council approved an application to rename a portion of Russell Avenue North as Bernadette Anderson Way. An outspoken advocate for civil rights for African Americans, Anderson...
Body of elderly man found in rubble of Minneapolis apartment building fire
Minneapolis Fire Department says it was told at 10:30 a.m. Thursday that one resident remained unaccounted for after a fire destroyed a four-story residential apartment building located at 1501 11th Ave S. on Tuesday.
Seek and Destroy: Metallica fans descend on special pop-up store on Hennepin Ave. in search of unique merchandise
Metallica fans came to “Search and Destroy” unique, “One” of a kind merch on Friday in downtown Minneapolis. It was all at a special pop-up store ahead of their two shows this weekend. WCCO’s Ari Bergeron found young, old and everything in between.
Maple Grove Football Season Preview
The Maple Grove football team has set high expectations for this season, and with good reason. The Crimson finished 7-3 a year ago and return 17 starters- 9 on offense and 8 on defense. Six Maple Grove seniors are Division One commits. Nathan Hromadka, Chuck Langama and Michael Wagner are...
University of Northwestern – St. Paul Introduces Classical Christian Honors College
ST. PAUL, Minn., August 15, 2024 – In response to a growing demand for classical education at the postsecondary level throughout the upper Midwest, University of Northwestern – St. Paul is excited to announce the launch of its Classical Christian Honors College (CCHC) in fall 2025. Already an educational leader in Minnesota for its unwavering commitment to the integration of faith and learning, Northwestern is positioned well to provide a setting for student growth in the cultivation of wisdom and pursuit of the true, the good, and the beautiful.
Remains of MN WWII airman forced on Bataan Death March, taken as POW identified
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota native and United States airman taken prisoner by Japanese forces in the Philippines during World War II has now been accounted for, more than 80 years after his death. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced in a press release Thursday that the remains of...
What my biggest concern is for Minnesota Football heading into 2024
As Minnesota football hits the midway point of fall camp, many questions still remain for the Gophers entering the 2024 season. Minnesota kicks off the season on August 29th with a home matchup against North Carolina. What is the biggest concern for Minnesota heading into fall camp?. Burns: On offense,...
How public safety attitudes, different campaigning changed the Omar-Samuels standoff
If you want to understand how much an electorate can shift over a short couple of years, look no further than Tuesday’s primary election between Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels. Omar, a “squad” member in Congress who has been critical of...
Paramount Center Hosting Free Art Crawl Tie-In Event
(KNSI) – The Paramount Center for the Arts has an exciting lineup of events to tie in with the Downtown Art Crawl on Friday, August 23rd. From 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., visitors can meet the creators behind the August exhibits. Danniella Mortezaee is an Iranian-born artist from Minneapolis who uses an unorthodox process in which she blends multiple canvasses into one painting. You can find her stuff inside the lobby.
Eden Prairie City Clerk Unveils Democracy's Inner Workings on "Real Talk with Rick" Podcast
In a recent episode of Real Talk with Rick, the airwaves offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life of a City Clerk, an oversight into the mechanics of democracy, often hidden in plain sight. Sitting down with Eden Prairie's own David Teigland, Rick turned the spotlight onto the processes of records management and elections administration, as reported by the City of Eden Prairie. The conversation, which strayed into the realm of trivia, also charted Teigland's uncommon journey into public service. Listeners can tune into the candid dialogue and an impromptu trivia challenge on Eden Prairie's website, where all episodes are archived.
Body Discovered in Minnesota River Under Shakopee Bridge, Scott County Authorities Investigating
Authorities in Minnesota are investigating after a man's body was found in the river near Shakopee. The Scott County Sheriff's Office received a call at about 7:53 p.m. on August 13, reporting the presence of a body in the Minnesota River, under the Lewis Street bridge. The body of an adult male was discovered a few feet from the shoreline. Scott County's official announcement stated that no foul play is suspected at this time.
Minneapolis Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Drug Trafficking Amidst Ongoing Crime Battle
Minneapolis sees another chapter close in its ongoing battle with drug-related crimes. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Keith Haywood, a repeat felon, has been handed down an eight-year prison sentence for his role in drug trafficking. The sentence follows Haywood’s guilty plea to one count of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.
Twenty One Pilots launch US ‘Clancy’ tour Thursday: “I think it’s gonna be my favorite tour”
Twenty One Pilots are taking flight once more. The “Stressed Out” duo will launch a U.S. arena tour Thursday in Denver. The outing will support their new album, Clancy. “We’ve been working on this show for a long time, a lot of people have,” says drummer Josh Dun. “I think it’s gonna be my favorite tour that we’ve done.”
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