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New record store opens in historic music space
MINNEAPOLIS — A legendary music space in Minneapolis is spinning a new record. Michele Swanson opened Lucky Cat Records at the corner of Lyndale Avenue and 26th Street — a space that was once home to Treehouse Records and Oar Folkjokeopus. “The history in this space is just...
Sunny Spells and Scattered Showers Expected in Minneapolis Throughout the Week
As the summer progresses, Minneapolis residents can expect a mix of sunshine and scattered showers throughout the coming week. The National Weather Service reports that today, there will be scattered showers before 11:00 A.M., with possible isolated showers and thunderstorms reemerging after 5:00 P.M. Fogs are expected to have cleared by 9:00 A.M., giving way to a partly sunny day with a high of approximately 76 degrees and a north wind around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
Photos: Here's how Minneapolis celebrated Fourth of July alongside the riverfront
On a rainy Thursday with potential weather-related delays or cancellations, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board decided to hold this year’s Red, White & Boom! Fourth of July event. Hundreds flocked to downtown Minneapolis wearing festive attire. They took in live performances, tried a variety of food trucks and...
Motorcyclist Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash in Carver County
A motorcyclist from the Twin Cities died in a crash Wednesday evening in neighboring Carver County. The State Patrol reports that they were called to the scene of the crash on Highway 5 at Great Plains Boulevard in Chanhassen around 8:20 PM. Officials say the Yamaha cycle was westbound in...
Minnesota Coffee Roaster Speaks Out on Coffee Toxin Concerns
You may have heard concerns about your cup of coffee containing toxins from -- yuck -- moldy coffee beans. And yes, your "morning joe" likely DOES contain a very small amount of what are called "mycotoxins"-- fungal toxins that are made by molds that can grow in coffee beans and other foods. The concern comes over the potential health risks which include not only liver, kidney and immune system damage, but even carcinogenic effects.
Downward trend in water levels expected to continue in Minnesota
MINNESOTA, USA — As storms rolled through the Twin Cities again during the Fourth of July on Thursday, Mollie Shields of Bloomington felt a little rain fatigue. "Never thought you'd say no more rain," Shields said, "but we're definitely at that point right now." Although Shields said her garden...
100K Expected for Taste of Minnesota This Weekend
Minnesota is gearing up for a massive summer event – the Taste of Minnesota festival, a blend of food and music. Initially launched in St. Paul in 1983, the festival took a hiatus after 2010 but made a successful comeback in 2023. The food festival is set to return this summer and will take place on July 6 and 7th.
Megan Scheffe '24 Receives American Red Cross Award
Megan Scheffe is a 2024 graduate of the SMSU Exercise Science Program in the Twin Cities. She has also spent more than seven years working as a Red Cross certified lifeguard for the City of Plymouth. It was her Red Cross training and experience that positioned her to be ready for anything. And luckily for one person last year, she was able to put her life-saving skills into action.
Undercover Minnesota police officer discovers plot to kill British TV personality
OWATONNA, Minn. — A sinister plot to kill a famous British woman was discovered and prevented thousands of miles away in Minnesota.Gavin Plumb was convicted Thursday of planning to kidnap, rape and murder Holly Willoughby, a popular British television personality.Police in Essex, outside of London, say Plumb carefully planned the attack for years."Gavin Plumb is a dangerous, predatory individual who was intent on causing the most serious harm to his victim," said Detective Chief Inspector Greg Wood. "Today, Gavin Plumb remains where he belongs: behind bars."The investigation into Plumb began in Minnesota.In an online chat, he solicited an undercover officer...
New Minnesota law allows breweries to sell hemp THC-infused drinks on tap
MINNEAPOLIS — At Headflyer Brewing in northeast Minneapolis, there's something new on tap: hemp-derived, THC-infused drinks.That's because a new law kicked in July 1 allowing taprooms to serve them this way. Before the change, customers could only buy cans. But if breweries display necessary information otherwise required on a label, they have the green light to sell it without a bottle. Dan Schnabel, taproom manager at Headflyer Brewing, said his team moved quickly to offer one of their THC drinks on tap because they anticipated the new statute change, approved by the legislature this session. "Having it on tap gives us so...
Customers Now Angry At New Costco Change in Minnesota
'Minnesota nice' may still be a thing but a new change at Costco has customers more than just a little upset. When you think of Costco, you probably think of buying huge packages of toilet paper or paper towels, giant tubs of guacamole, queso, or other delicious dips, and massive packages of coffee and other food items, right?
3 Million+ Meals Served: Minnesota’s Summer Food Service Program Nourishes Kids Across the State
Minnesota’s Summer Food Service Program is currently providing three million free meals to children at nearly 1,000 locations statewide, aiming to bridge the nutrition gap during the summer months with accessible, no-questions-asked meal options. Minnesota’s Summer Food Service Program Offers Free Meals to Children Across 1,000 Locations This Summer According to the Audacy, Minnesota is […]
Social media video captures law enforcement divide with Hennepin Co. Attorney
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - A since-deleted video, posted online by the Bloomington Police Chief is raising questions about law enforcement’s ability to work with Hennepin County’s top prosecutor. "I fully expect to get in trouble for this, it is what it is," said Chief Booker Hodges in...
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