A new effort looks to revitalize Uptown (again)
When Kevin Norman moved back to Uptown in 2022, it was not the neighborhood he remembered. Norman and his wife had spent most of their adult lives in Uptown and returned to Minneapolis after a stint in California. And recently, he noticed what many other community members have: vacant storefronts, open drug-use and...
Foodie Finds: Tullibee at the Hewing Hotel
MINNEAPOLIS — Tullibee is back open after a refresh at the Hewing Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. The reopening comes with an updated menu, including Minnesotan specialties like the Juicy Lucy Tartare. Chef Nathan Kim visited KARE 11 News at Noon on Tuesday to share more about the latest additions.
For the Love of Bomb Shelters
We grew up with a bomb shelter in our basement. My dad, an engineer, was the first to build a designated home bomb shelter in rural Windom, Minn., during the Cold War. Our house did not have a basement, so it mostly served as a storm shelter from tornadoes. We saw more destructive winds in rural Minnesota than...
Funeral service scheduled for White Bear Lake soldier killed in Kuwait
WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. (Valley News Live) - Funeral services are scheduled for Master Sergeant Nicole Amor of White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Amor was one of six people killed during an unmanned aircraft system attack on March 1. Her obituary states she is survived by her husband and two children,...
Maple Grove’s 1st dispensary to open
It’s a blessing and a dream come true for one Minnesota veteran to be opening his business in Maple Grove. Fullmelt Factory, the city’s first licensed cannabis dispensary, opens its doors at 13777 Grove Drive on Saturday, March 21. It will be open seven days a week. Karsen Cooper was born and raised in White Bear...
Man arrested after threat that caused South St. Paul schools move to e-learning Wednesday
Police say a man is in custody after an early-morning incident in which he made a threat against South St. Paul schools, causing the district to shift to remote learning on Wednesday.
University of Minnesota Debuts Astoundingly Stupid New Tagline
Welcome back to The Flyover, your daily digest of important, overlooked, and/or interesting Minnesota news stories. Leave a Future... Leave a Future... Leave... a... Future.... I'm sorry, but I've been muttering that series of words, which happens to be the University of Minnesota's apparent new tagline, over and...
Man Severely Wounded in South Minneapolis Apartment Lobby
A quiet Tuesday afternoon in south Minneapolis turned violent when a man was found in the lobby of his apartment building with a stab wound considered potentially life-threatening, authorities said. Officers were called shortly after 12:15 p.m., and the wounded resident was rushed to a hospital with serious injuries....
Minnesota Night Storm Warning: St. Paul & Duluth Families Urged to Prepare for Tornadoes...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Minneapolis, MN – Spring break travel across Minnesota brings a lesser-known but real overnight threat as tornado-capable storms can develop after dark, leaving residents with only minutes to respond while...
Brooklyn Park Godfather’s Pizza to Close Sunday as Owner Retires
The business, owned by Roger Backstrom, has been delivering hot pies to Brooklyn Park for more than 40 years. While its main draw is the pizzas they serve, Backstrom’s guidance built his restaurant up to become a community pillar. He employed high schoolers, supported athletics, and has donated countless hours to the...
