Snowy Saturday ahead: Plowable snow likely for Twin Cities as clipper tracks farther north
Get ready for a snowy Saturday, Twin Cities. Friday’s morning and midday forecast model runs show a northward shift in the storm track for our inbound Saturday clipper. Most forecast models now bring accumulating snow into the Twin Cities Saturday morning with several inches likely between the Interstate 94 corridor...
Minneapolis boy featured in snowboarding magazine finds love for the sport
Eleven-year-old Mickey Watkins is no longer just the kid known for his make-shift snowboard.
Black History Books Hit Hennepin Giveaway Carts, And Minneapolis Is Not Having It
Books about Black history and culture, including some published as recently as 2023, have been turning up on giveaway carts at Hennepin County Library branches in recent months. The titles look a little too shiny and new for comfort, and some residents say it does not feel like the usual slow, behind-the-scenes...
Twin Cities leaders on continued ICE activity
The Metro Leaders ICE Out group met for the final time and spoke about the economic impacts of the ICE surge in the state, and legislative proposals to help Minnesotans recover.
This Jungle-Themed Restaurant In Minnesota Will Transport You To Another World
The closest most Minnesotans get to the jungle is watching nature documentaries while wrapped in a blanket during February. The Rainforest Cafe in Bloomington, Minnesota, changes that equation by bringing the jungle to you, complete with wildlife, waterfalls, and the kind of immersive experience that makes you forget...
Hennepin Co. Commissioner says HCMC could be at risk of closing
MINNEAPOLIS — The Hennepin County Medical Center is in a dire financial situation and could soon face closure if things don't turn around. "We have to take steps, or we're not going to be around," Hennepin County Commissioner and HHS Hospital Board Chair Jeffrey Lunde said. "Every two weeks,...
3 Teens Arrested After Eagan Carjacking, Robbery
A man was maced and threatened to be shot before his vehicle was stolen during a robbery in Eagan, leading to the arrest of three teenagers. Police were called at about 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, to the 800 block of Wescott Road after the victim reported a young male and two females assaulted him, threatened to...
You’ll Love This Easy 2.1-Mile Minnesota Hike With A Waterfall Finish
If you’ve been to Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis and thought you’d seen everything, think again. The Lower Glen Trail offers a 2.1-mile adventure that takes you below the famous waterfall and through a landscape so beautiful you’ll wonder how you missed it all these years. Let’s talk...
Coborn’s newest Twin Cities grocery store will open in mid-March
The location in Plymouth opens its doors on March 12.
31-year-old Italian restaurant chain closing its final locations
After more than three decades serving local communities, a longstanding restaurant chain is preparing to close its final locations forever, bringing an end to a business that was once a staple of many family dinners and neighborhood gatherings. The closure comes at a time when even well-established operators are...
