People named ‘Ryan’ to attempt a world record at the Mall of America this...
It may be the largest gathering of Ryans in Minnesota history. Ryan Meetup — described on its website as “run by Ryans, for Ryans, with the ultimate goal of assembling as many Ryans as possible” — is holding an event at the Mall of America on July 24.
Asia Village opens at Northtown Mall in Blaine
Asia Village, A new Asian-themed marketplace that opened on Friday in Blaine, includes 11 different eateries, a massive place to get groceries and another for skin care products.
10 Bizarre Museum Exhibits In Minnesota You Won’t Believe Are Real
You want weird? Minnesota has it. A 17,400-pound ball of twine rolled by one man over 29 years. A working phrenology machine that maps your skull bumps. A real fragment from a Hiroshima temple. These are not fake. They are sitting in Minnesota museums right now. In Luverne, you can...
United flight from Chicago to Minneapolis diverted to Wisconsin due to unruly passenger: officials
A United Airlines flight that left Chicago's O'Hare International Airport Friday was diverted due to an unruly passenger, officials said.
Pilots of United Airlines Flight From Chicago Declare Emergency Level 4 Passenger Threat as...
The pilots of a United Airlines flight from Chicago O’Hare to Minneapolis declared a Level 4 passenger threat just 20 minutes after takeoff and made an emergency diversion to Madison after a Russian citizen on board the plane reportedly attempted to breach the cockpit. The alert was taken so...
Bear sightings rise in Minnesota suburbs
Black bears are being spotted across parts of the Twin Cities metro, including Elk River, Burnsville and Shoreview, with multiple sightings caught on camera. Spencer Peter from the North American Bear Center joins us to talk about the uptick in spring bear activity and what it means for residents. Officials are remindi
Brooklyn Park SWAT Hits Victoria Gardens Home, One Man Nabbed
The 9000 block of Victoria Gardens saw a heavy tactical presence Thursday as Brooklyn Park's Tactical Response Unit carried out a high-risk search warrant, detaining five residents and arresting one adult male, police said. Officers reported clearing the structure without any injuries, then turned control of the scene
North High set to exceed state standards in graduation rates
In 2023, North High School's graduation rate was 68%, more than 20 points below the state average. Within two years, North High had sharply narrowed the gap. As of April 2025, its graduation rate had risen to. 81%, just 4 percentage points below the state average. If that progress continues,...
Get Your Bread at the Trailhead: Aki’s Takes Over Theo Wirth Cafe
On a sunny afternoon, the Trailhead Building at Theodore Wirth Regional Park is one of the most hopping places in the Twin Cities. Mountain bikers and road cyclists alike fill the Trailhead’s racks with their rides; golfers toting little push carts stop in for a bottle of water or a cold beer; and in between it all, a
Potbelly looks to add at least 15 new locations in Minnesota
Fast casual sandwich concept Potbelly is eyeing Minnesota for an expansion of at least 15 restaurants in the coming years.

















