Dinkytown staple Annie’s Parlour closes in Minneapolis
After a brief return from a pandemic-induced pause, Annie's Parlour has permanently closed in Minneapolis' Dinkytown neighborhood after more than 50 years. The restaurant known for its burgers and malts announced on Wednesday that it's gone for good this time because the business was "losing too much money,"...
Minnesota’s Free Water law now in effect
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) — July 1st set a number of new laws into effect, including the “Free Water” law authored by DFL Representative Leigh Finke of St. Paul. The bill requires ticketed events of over one hundred people to provide drinking water by offering free bottled water, allowing factory-sealed water bottles...
Gun-Related Chaos in Brooklyn Park, Police Chase and Arrests Amid Weapon Complaint
Chaos briefly gripped a Brooklyn Park neighborhood last night as police responded to a weapons complaint involving multiple individuals. Officers from the Brooklyn Park Police Department were dispatched around 9:00 p.m. to the 5700 block of Brookdale Drive N after reports surfaced of adult males brandishing a...
Minneapolis promises crackdown on July 4 fireworks chaos
Minneapolis police leaders are promising stepped-up staffing and a no-nonsense attitude toward anyone using fireworks to "cause chaos" during the July 4 weekend. Why it matters: Over the last three Independence Day holidays, Minneapolis has contended with social media-fueled gatherings of young people shooting...
Search For Missing Twin Cities Boy Continues At Elk River Landfill
It's been about a month since we gave you the information that members of the FBI, Anoka County Sheriff's Office, Columbia Heights Police Department, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension were searching an Elk River landfill for clues into the disappearance of a Twin Cities boy. After several weeks of...
Another love letter to Chief O’Hara
Former Police Chief Arradondo and Mayor Frey weren’t at the Third Precinct when it burned in 2020, but you were there last month at Lake and Bloomington to personally stand between angry demonstrators and armored troops, some wearing ICE badges, and to escort the federalized military out of the area.
Where to catch July 4 fireworks in the Twin Cities
America's favorite day to blow things up is almost here. The big picture: Here's where you can view Independence Day fireworks displays around the Twin Cities. Anoka: Castle Field (10pm) Bloomington: Normandale Lake Park (10:10pm) Eden Prairie: A sensory-friendly drone show at Round Lake Park. (Festivities start at...
More police, road closures: Minneapolis’ plan for public safety on July 4
Minneapolis leaders say there will be increased law enforcement presence and road closures during Fourth of July to help keep the city safe for the holiday.
North Minneapolis community to combat violence through prayer walks
Some north Minneapolis residents are preparing to fight back against violence in their community, armed with nothing but prayer.
Over 5,000 new trees will be planted across the Twin Cities thanks to a...
14 local communities and regional park systems are getting new trees to help improve their canopies and replace those destroyed by emerald ash borer infestations. The grants from the Metropolitan Council total $2.5 million.
