A must-seed exhibition: State Fair crop art is heading to the Mia
You're not alone if you've always felt like the crop art at the Minnesota State Fair is worthy of a full museum treatment. Well, crop art is getting its due. The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) has announced "Cream of the Crop: A Minnesota Folk Art Showcase," an exhibition of the "community-rooted tradition of...
One year later, search continues for missing Dakota County woman
A woman last seen in Dakota County remains missing a year later. Nicole Anderson, 57, was last seen walking outside her home in Randolph Township on the morning of July 6, 2024. She did not have her cell phone, wallet or medications at the time of her disappearance, according to the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office.
Twin Cities region to gain more than 5,000 trees under grant program
For decades, development, disease and insect infestation have chipped away at the tree canopy, leaving Twin Cities neighborhoods hotter, barer and more vulnerable to pollution. Now, metro cities will try to reverse some of that damage. As a part of Minnesota’s Community Tree Planting program, the Met Council has...
Minneapolis Police Stress Safety and Zero Tolerance for Violence Ahead of Fourth of July...
As Independence Day festivities wind down, the Minneapolis Police Department has taken to social media to remind residents about the importance of celebrating safely and responsibly. Echoing concerns over rising incidents during the holiday, the department's post highlighted that "Violence won’t be tolerated,"...
Eden Prairie Wins Best of B3 Award for Sustainability Excellence in Minnesota
The City of Eden Prairie has recently been applauded for its significant commitment to sustainable initiatives, earning it the Best of B3 Award at Minnesota's 2025 Best of Buildings, Benchmarks, and Beyond (B3) Recognition Event on June 18. This award serves as a nod to their leadership in maintaining sustainable...
Minneapolis farmers market remains festive despite July Fourth heat
The extreme heat is not putting a damper on how Minnesotans celebrate the Fourth of July outdoors.
Normandale teaching programs redress racial imbalances
Leticia Alvarez is the first graduate of SpedUP, an equity-driven initiative at Normandale Community College to grow the number of BIPOC special education teachers in Minnesota. Her journey reflects both personal resilience and a statewide effort to diversify the classroom. When Leticia Alvarez crossed the stage at...
The Top Craft Beer Giants in Minnesota Right Now
If you’re looking for the biggest names in Minnesota craft beer, these breweries top the list in 2025. From longtime favorites to bold innovators, here’s who’s leading the way in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. There are a ton of new craft breweries all across Minnesota these...
Minneapolis Police Seize Illegal Firearm During Traffic Stop of Impaired and Wanted Driver
Minneapolis streets got a little safer recently, thanks to a routine traffic stop by the city's Operation Safe Summer team. In a post that surfaced on the Minneapolis Police Department's Facebook page, the team recounted their encounter with a driver who was found with a marijuana "blunt" in his mouth while behind...
2 people injured in Minneapolis shooting, one with life-threatening injuries
Minneapolis police said one person sustained life-threatening injuries and another person was injured in a shooting on Lake Street West.