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The Rise and Remember Festival returns to George Floyd Square in Minneapolis from May 23 to 25, 2026, for its sixth annual gathering under the theme The Blueprint is Us: No Permission Needed, featuring a Night of Honor awards ceremony, a Perry Talks Symposium on racial justice and First Amendment rights, and a Self-Care Fair focused on community healing.

Thousands of vinyl lovers braved the cold for Record Store Day, building friendships outside stores like Down In the Valley, all eager for limited-edition records from their favorite artists.

Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, April 20, to Sunday, April 26. Although inclusion in This Week in Geek is not an official endorsement of any event or organizer, we do our best to feature events that appear safe, responsible, and consistent with our mission and values. If...

The medical drama 'Doc' showcases Minnesota pride with authentic city shots and local references, spotlighting places like Spoon and Stable and Mayo Clinic, capturing the heart of the community.

MINNEAPOLIS — Nearly four decades after the abduction that changed Minnesota forever, a new documentary is offering a closer look at the lives of Patty and Jerry Wetterling and their tireless search for their son, Jacob. "Echoes in the Night: The Search for Jacob Wetterling" premiered Saturday at the...

A Minneapolis woman is taking legal action against the Department of Homeland Security, alleging federal agents wrongly arrested her and refused to give her medical treatment while in custody. Homeland Security agents on Jan. 13 detained Aliya Rahman, a U.S. citizen, while she was driving to a doctor’s appointment in...

EDINA, Minn. — An Edina man accused of stealing money from COVID relief funds has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. Mark Erjavec was indicted on five counts of wire fraud in September 2025. According to court documents, he entered a plea agreement on Thursday, agreeing to plead guilty to Count I of the indictment.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A 21-year-old man was killed after a motorcycle crash early Friday morning in Minneapolis, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The State Patrol responded to the crash at about 1:20 a.m. on April 17 on northbound I-35W at Johnson Street in Minneapolis. Authorities say a man...

MINNETONKA, Minn. (FOX 9) - Drivers in Minnetonka should prepare for major ramp closures and detours as construction begins at I-394 and Hopkins Crossroad. Ramp closures and detours set for I-394 and Hopkins Crossroad. What we know:. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) said crews will close the westbound I-394...

Twin Cities R!SE hosted the Coming Home Re-entry Resource Fair on April 14 at the Minneapolis Central Library, connecting more than 150 formerly incarcerated individuals with fair-chance employers, legal and career resources, professional headshots and workshops focused on overcoming the barriers to employment after incarceration. More than 150 people gathered...