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Minnesota TikTokers react to app's ban in the U.S.
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden signed into law the foreign aid bill that includes TikTok legislation.
8 Twin Cities area grocery stores, ranked by affordability
We shopped at eight local grocery stores, some locally owned and some not, in search of the cheapest eats.
Minnesota's Northfield is named one of best places to live in U.S.
Money, the personal finance publication, has long compiled the list of U.S. communities that offer strong quality of life by a variety of measures. Enjoy those bragging rights, Northfield.
Mpls. man behind mysterious wooden benches wants folks downtown to take a load off
In downtown Minneapolis, places to sit for a spell tend to be few and far between. A part-time woodworker decided to take matters into his own hands.
Longtime Uptown boutique closing in May
The Minneapolis location of Proper, a sibling-run boutique, will close after 10 years in Uptown.
Apple River stabbing trial, a day-by-day recap
Nicolae Miu is charged with homicide and faces life in prison in the 2022 killing of teenager Isaac Schuman at the Apple River recreational area near Somerset, Wis.
Minnesota Muslims prepare for Eid al-Fitr. Here's where to celebrate.
The holiday marking the end of Ramadan falls on Wednesday.
Solar eclipse a no-show in cloudy Minnesota
As other parts of the country basked in a few minutes of daytime dark, Minnesotans were left disappointed Monday as the phenomenon stayed behind clouds.
Walker Art Center's gallery guides agitate for right to sit on the job
The Minneapolis modern art museum says it's long had a policy that says gallery assistants must stand on the job, but workers pushing back on social media say they used to be allowed stools.
Twin Cities tourism business braces for impact of Uber departure
As rideshare giants Uber, Lyft prepare to pull out over driver pay dispute with Minneapolis City Council, local tourism industry leaders say lack of transportation options could leave downtown Minneapolis recovery in jeopardy.
Adults need to earn $90K to live comfortably in Minneapolis, survey claims
Comfort may be in the eye of the beholder.
Future of landmark Mpls. gay bar uncertain after weekend fire
The 19 Bar in Loring Park is closed until further notice after a traffic mishap led to a fire last weekend. Employees say they aren't sure when it will be back.
Minnesota joins DOJ in Apple antitrust lawsuit
The complaint from the federal government and 16 states including Minnesota alleges that Apple has intentionally worked to make users more reliant on their products and services.
Want to shop Target's new designer collab with Diane von Furstenberg? Here's what to know
The new joint venture between Minnesota's retailing giant and the legendary designer drops at Target stores and online Saturday.
No, Uber Eats is not leaving Minneapolis
Don't worry, you can still get your French fries delivered to your door if the rideshare company leaves the city.
Minnesota lawmakers want to require salary ranges in job postings
Employers with more than 30 workers would be compelled to include salary ranges in job postings, an idea that has spread to more states as lawmakers look for ways to improve pay equity.
People are losing their minds over Trader Joe's mini tote bags
The canvas grocery bags blew up on TikTok and flew off shelves at Twin Cities area stores.
Rideshare users see headaches if Uber, Lyft drivers pull out of Minneapolis
The Minneapolis City Council is voting on a plan to raise pay for rideshare drivers. Uber and Lyft have vowed to pull out of the city if it becomes law, leaving regular users wondering how it might affect their commutes.
Veto-proof Mpls. City Council approves rideshare driver pay hike; Frey vows veto
Uber and Lyft say they will leave Minneapolis -- and possibly all of Minnesota -- May 1 if the pay hike takes effect.
Fan guide to Minneapolis events during Big Ten women's basketball tournament
The fun expands beyond Target Center with opportunities to shop, listen to music, eat, drink and even volunteer.
Minneapolis Public Works employees vote strongly in favor of new contract
Representatives of the union representing 400-plus city workers had complained of challenging work conditions in Minneapolis, and previously voted to authorize a strike.
Twin Cities nursing home employees walk off the job
About 1,000 nursing home workers and supporters picketed in front of the Estates at St. Louis Park on Tuesday morning, part of a one-day walkout of employees from a dozen senior facilities.
Is 'Love Is Blind' filming in Minneapolis? Fans think so
Twin Cities fans are eager to see how the cast navigates dating in an area that often feels like a big small town for singles.
Leap Day babies pop up at Minnesota hospitals
A Cottage Grove mom whose son was born on Feb. 29 said she's glad little Isaac will always have a unique birthday.
Early spring Twin Cities restaurant patio guide
Minnesotans are headed into a weekend that promises more unusually warm weather. Looking for quality time on a patio? These breweries and restaurants are game to help you welcome meteorological spring.
Driest January: NA beer sales soar in Twin Cities
More Minnesota consumers are choosing non-alcoholic options.
Stationery store Paper Source to close in Uptown Minneapolis
At least two Uptown businesses have shuttered in 2024.
Wendy's now says it won't start using surge pricing similar to Uber, Lyft
However, the fast-food chain confirmed it is spending $20 million on AI-powered menu boards.
Sgt. Adam Medlicott, wounded during standoff, remembers fallen Burnsville comrades at memorial
"Rest easy, brothers," Medlicott said in a eulogy at the memorial service that could be Minnesota's largest gathering of its kind.
Life Time fitness names legend Andre Agassi to tennis, pickleball role
Like many Americans, the Olympic gold medalist recently fell in love with pickleball.
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Turkey beloved in Kenny neighborhood of south Minneapolis dies after vehicle strike
Kennethy, aka Gregory Peck and the Bachelor Turkey, "brought us so much joy."
Minneapolis public works employees authorize strike
The vast majority of the 400 Minneapolis employees — 99% — voted in support of the strike.
Undercover boss: St. Paul Public Works chief gets behind the wheel of a snowplow
Becoming certified in snow clearing — the city's most visible work — helps Public Works grow support for its work.
Two measles cases reported in Minnesota
MMR vaccinations in the state have fallen since the pandemic.
Caitlin Clark, the pride of Iowa, is the buzz of social media
Everyone's talking about Caitlin Clark, who will be playing in Minneapolis at the end of the month and again in March.
All the Super Bowl Minnesota connections you missed last night
If you squint really hard, it's like Minnesota kind of made the Super Bowl.
Hundreds of Minnesotans march for missing and murdered Indigenous relatives
Indigenous women and girls disportionately face violence in Minnesota. Supporters and families say "not one more," at march in Minneapolis.
The small-town Minnesota police forces that are no more
Amid tight budgets and requirement problems, 35 departments have folded in recent years.
Mild winter, Lutsen fire cast pall on North Shore tourism
Occupancy rates at Northern Minnesota resorts have been suffering thanks to a record-breaking warm winter. The fire that struck Lutsen Lodge this week came on a night where no guests were checked in.
Frey calls people working from home 'losers,' later says he was joking
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said it's ridiculous to think he was serious when he said in a speech to the Minneapolis Downtown Council's annual meeting that people who work at home are losers.
Looking for a furry friend? Minneapolis animal shelter waives adoption fees for residents
Pet adoption fees are gone for good for Minneapolis residents as the city animal shelter hovers at capacity.
Don't rake those leaves yet, Minneapolis says
Despite the persistently mild winter, city says please resist the urge to rake leaves that provide cover pollinators need.
Black-owned businesses in Minnesota to check out during Black History Month, beyond
Here are 24 businesses to keep you busy this February.
Minneapolis homeless encampment cleared for second time in one week
City officials said the situation at the new camp location had a high potential for safety issues.
Minnesota's weird winter lets U rowing teams practice on water
Gophers crew teams wore shirtsleeves on a rare day out on the Mississippi River, which typically is iced over and off-limits until spring.
Fact check: What Rep. Ilhan Omar actually said in viral speech
Republican leaders are calling for an investigation over a disputed translation of the congresswoman's comments.
Minneapolis again closes relocated homeless encampment
The city closed the camp that formed after the larger iteration, dubbed Camp Nenookaasi, was closed earlier this month.
Actor Timothée Chalamet visits Hibbing High School, Duluth to prepare to play Bob Dylan
Chalamet, who visited Dylan haunts in Hibbing and Duluth, will play the singer in an upcoming biopic.
Twin Cities area sees wave of brewery, distillery closures
The explosion of breweries and distilleries in the Twin Cites area has leveled off since the pandemic, and sometimes it seems like there are more high-profile closings than openings.
Meet Sparky: The Bartz Brothers' newest snow sculpture
This year's sculpture at the Brightwood Hills Golf Course is bigger than ever.
Wealth-building nonprofit will soon offer mortgage lending to Native Minnesotans
The homeownership gap in Minnesota is one of the largest in the U.S.
Thousands of Minnesotans gather to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
An annual fundraiser breakfast in downtown Minneapolis drew the largest crowd since before the pandemic.
Anoka County Sheriff's Office reviewing alleged racial profiling incident involving employee on Delta flight
Two female passengers reported suspicious actions by a group of male passengers on a plane to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, but officers determined no action needed to be taken.
Connect land acknowledgement to action, Native leaders urge
Statements aim to recognize the treaty rights that mark Indigenous people as the historical stewards of the land.
Minnesota's population rises, but low birth rates, elevated deaths continue
The gain follows two years of slow growth or decline, due in part to the pandemic.
One in custody after murder of Twin Cities Hmong American leader Tou Ger Xiong in Colombia
"He never, ever felt unsafe. It's almost like a second home, he loved it there," his brother said.
New highway signs feature Dakota language in southwest Minnesota
The signs in Yellow Medicine County are the first to use the name a tribe culturally defined themselves.
Ukrainian ambassador visits Minneapolis, urges Minnesota to remember Ukraine
The country feels supported by the United States, but losing the war would have major effects on Americans, speakers said in Minneapolis.
To post or not to post: Israel-Hamas war plays out on social feeds
Some Minnesotans feel compelled to talk about the war online, while others stay quiet.
Minnesota Muslim community members urge vigilance amid Israel-Hamas war
The call came after a woman said an assailant assaulted her at a Minneapolis gas station and later uttered Islamophobic threats
How to vote in the 2023 Minneapolis and St. Paul municipal elections
From registering to vote to finding your polling place to getting a refresher on ranked-choice voting, here's what you need to know about 2023 Minnesota elections.
Campus tensions rise as Minnesota colleges grapple with the Israel-Hamas war
Higher education administrators are being urged to take stances while students, faculty and staff debate the war in the Middle East.
With big issues at stake, young voters are tuning in to the city elections in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Some are motivated by the large number of young candidates hoping to land council seats.
Beloved former St. Paul teacher killed in attack in Israel
The teacher, Noi Maudi, and a brother-in-law were killed. Another family member was still missing.
Talking Volumes author Viet Thanh Nguyen will rip your heart out with his latest memoir
The author tells his story in "A Man of Two Faces" — see him at a Talking Volumes event next week.
Minneapolis Public Schools to remove racial covenants found at school
Racially restrictive covenants were included in land or property titles to keep neighborhoods white.
Safety, housing top issues for Mpls. City Council candidates in downtown, riverfront neighborhoods
Longtime Council Member Lisa Goodman's departure has prompted a closely watched race between three candidates in the Seventh Ward.
Unauthorized immigrants eligible for Minnesota driver's licenses now
The law went into effect Sunday. Here's what applicants need to know.
Want to honor Dakota land? With a new voluntary 'tax,' you can.
The wealth-return program, a form of voluntary reparation, is the first of its kind in Minnesota.
Minneapolis announces plans to transfer land to Red Lake Nation
Tribal leaders will build an addiction treatment facility on two parcels north of Lake Street, which have been vacant for more than a decade.
Why is it that Minnesotans will 'give you directions to anywhere but their home'?
Some say the state's Minnesota Nice reputation is offset by a reluctance to form deep relationships with newcomers.
Citizenship and corndogs: New Americans take oath at Minnesota State Fair
Naturalization ceremonies held at the fair this week are the first in nearly 30 years.
Do you have a racial covenant on your home? Here's how to get it removed.
Covenants led to residential segregation or otherwise dissuaded people of color from accessing certain neighborhoods.
Stearns County rejects proposal to waive fees for removing racial covenants
Several counties and cities across the state have supported such efforts.
