The Black Parachute Is Giving Away Free Journals for Black Men Across the Twin...
Josh Cobb wants Black men to have a soft landing place, and he is bringing that mission directly to the community through a series of pop-up events across the Twin Cities. Cobb is the founder of The Black Parachute, a Twin Cities-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering healing, reflection, and community for Black men. Through journal distribution, pop-up activations...
Eden Prairie unveils federally funded mobile command center
Eden Prairie has added a new mobile command center to its fleet with help from a U.S. Department of Justice grant. The post Eden Prairie unveils federally funded mobile command center appeared first on Eden Prairie Local News .
Crews rewire 700 Minneapolis streetlights in effort to stop copper theft
Minneapolis is shining brighter this spring. Crews have spent the last year fixing more than 700 broken streetlights. Here's why.
The Best Breakfast in Minnesota Comes From This Tiny Spot
Minnesota’s newly crowned best breakfast spot has been serving hungry customers since 1950—and it only has 13 seats. Would you wait in line for an amazing breakfast, or is fast service more important?
Minnesota state lawmaker with Ely ties carried legislation supported by his lobbyist employer
Https://alphanews.org/exclusive-minnesota-state-lawmaker-carried-legislation-supported-by-his-lobbyist-employer/. A Minnesota state lawmaker carried legislation backed by an environmental lobbyist group the same year he was employed by the group, according to public records. Rep. Alex Falconer (DFLEden Prairie) was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in November of 2024. He won his district, which includes parts...
Prepare To Get Messy Because This Minnesota BBQ Joint Serves The State’s Most Irresistible...
There’s a strip mall in Eagan where something magical happens to meat, and you’re going to need more napkins than you think. ZZQ Smokehouse BBQ is about to become your new obsession, and your dry cleaner might have some questions. Let’s be honest about something right up front:...
Coon Rapids Man Charged With Multiple Felony Tax Crimes
Coon Rapids man faces serious charges for filing over 45 fraudulent tax refund claims, allegedly stealing identities, and defrauding the state of more than $41,000.
Watch Bruce Springsteen play ‘Purple Rain’ in Minneapolis
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band opened their new tour in Minneapolis last month. Now, they've shared official video from the show.
After 50 years, pizza chain closes all U.S. locations and files for Chapter 7...
Gina Maria’s Pizza, a long-running Minnesota-based pizza chain, has reached its final chapter after decades of serving local communities. What began as a neighborhood favorite eventually grew into a small regional brand with multiple locations across the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area. In 2025, the company abruptly closed all its...
Red Lake Nation College receives record $7M donation from Mackenzie Scott
Scott has been giving away huge sums of her fortune following her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

















