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Bicyclist killed in crash northwest of Twin Cities
MAPLE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A bicyclist was killed in a crash with an SUV in Wright County Sunday night, the Minnesota State Patrol said.The bicyclist and a driver in a Jeep Cherokee were both going west on Highway 55 in Maple Lake Township when they collided, according to a crash report.The man on the bike, a 21-year-old from Maple Lake, was killed in the crash, a state patrol spokesperson confirmed. The condition of the Jeep's driver, a 39-year-old man from Howard Lake, is unknown. Neither man has been publicly identified.The road was wet at the time of the crash, the crash report said.The patrol was expected to release more information on the crash Monday evening.
Spike Moss blazed inroads to freedom. Now, there’s a street with his name
Spike Moss is used to feeling reviled by a city that for decades rejected his blunt talk of oppression and racism. On July 16, the civil rights leader was celebrated as a hero with a stretch of Plymouth Avenue named for him. Spike Moss Way represents a bit of redemption,...
Orchestra Hall celebrates 50 years in Minneapolis
Orchestra Hall, the home of the Minnesota Orchestra, is 50 years old. Located on Nicollet Mall, it’s drawn more than 10 million people to downtown. Architect Hugh Hardy designed the venue. It features 114 large cubes that disperse sound throughout the auditorium. Experience the venue with the ‘Summer at Orchestra Hall’ program. It runs through Aug. 10 and the theme is Roaring Twenties.
Willmar Woman Crowned Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes
(Minneapolis, MN)--The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) Ambassador Team for 2025 was crowned on Saturday afternoon at Ted Mann Concert Hall at the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis. Willmar Fests 2023 Queen of Festivals, Malaya Yague, was crowned as the new Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. Grace Panek...
Minneapolis officials want to make it easies to turn office towers into housing
Minneapolis officials want to make it easier — and cheaper — for developers to convert office towers, schools, and other buildings into apartments and condos.Why it matters: Replacing office workers with residents has been a post-pandemic dream to revitalize downtowns across the U.S., but Minneapolis has been home to few conversion projects since 2020.Driving the news: Council members Katie Cashman and Michael Rainville, who each represent parts of downtown, have introduced an ordinance specifically for conversions that would speed up review times by 1-2 months, do away with the need for a public hearing and temporarily exempt converted buildings from an...
Felix Brunelle and his family are building a village
Felix Brunelle, 7, was born missing 46 genes on his 10th chromosome, also known as 10Q26 Deletion Syndrome. It has resulted in multiple diagnoses and Felix has a team of 20 doctors, specialists and therapists, the majority of which work at Gillette Children’s Hospital and Clinics. He uses an...
Uptown Art Fair to highlight over one hundred local artists
The 60th annual Uptown Art Fair will showcase over 150 local artists who specialize in different mediums on Aug. 3 and 4. The fair is usually hosted outdoors on Hennepin Avenue but has been moved to the Bachman’s Floral, Home & Garden Center in Uptown this year due to construction in the area. Many of the artists will have their own booths showcasing their artwork.
Rallygoers in Minneapolis honor Sonya Massey, call for end to police brutality
Minnesotans took to the streets of Minneapolis on Sunday afternoon to honor the life of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who was shot and killed by a sheriff’s deputy in Illinois. Former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson, who is white, has been charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery...
MPRB commissioners accuse Lt. Gov. Flanagan of pressuring management during contract talks
Several Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board commissioners confirm they were contacted by Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan last week as Park Board management negotiated a new contract with striking park employees. The two sides have now reached a tentative agreement which still needs approval from the rank-and-file union members. Some...
University of Minnesota documents stunning impact of poverty on cell function, transplants
A surprising University of Minnesota study of stem cell transplants found that cancer patients were more likely to die if the cells they received came from donors who lived in poverty or low socioeconomic neighborhoods. The findings could one day influence how donors and recipients are matched, if other studies...
1 man killed, 1 seriously injured in separate shootings in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - One man has died and another is seriously injured after two separate shootings, 10 minutes apart, in Minneapolis Saturday evening. According to Minneapolis police, the first shooting happened on the 2600 block of 3rd Avenue South around 7:13 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a shooting, and at the scene found a man with possible life-threatening gunshot wounds.
RAMPAGE in Minneapolis: Minnesota FELON Shoots at Cops After Violent Home Invasions!
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – A Minnesota man has admitted his role in a terrifying series of home invasions that left Minneapolis residents in fear. On Wednesday, Kamau Evans, age 32 from Mankato, pled guilty in U.S. District Court to possession of a firearm as a felon after a violent rampage that ended in a standoff with police.
WATCH: J.J. McCarthy finds new favorite target in redzone
The Minnesota Vikings have been looking for a WR3 as the offense looks to evolve with their new quarterback. After pleas from media and fans alike to bring someone in, they may have found it on the roster already, thanks to their top-pick quarterback. The Minnesota Vikings have been quiet...
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