After calling for community support, Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room won’t be forced to close
At the beginning of the year, Stanley's Northeast Bar Room announced that it was at risk of closing due to a road construction proposal, but the Minneapolis business now says it's been spared as a result of an outpouring of support from the community. In February, Stanley's sounded an alarm,...
A new, reimagined “Beauty and the Beast” at the Orpheum is a showstopper –...
Kyra Belle Johnson is the real life Belle! She stars in the revival of “Beauty and the Beast” at the Orpheum, a showstopper of a production filled with iconic characters, songs, and magic. Johnson talks to WCCO about the show running through Aug. 17.
Minneapolis 12-year-old found safe after days-long search
The 12-year-old girl whose disappearance sparked an emergency alert in Minneapolis on Tuesday has been found safe. In a news conference Tuesday evening, Minneapolis police confirmed that Victoria Jackson had been found at a friend's home, having last been seen near Minnehaha Falls on Saturday. Authorities took the...
Food drive honors Philando Castile’s legacy
As part of an event to honor the life of Philando Castile – who was killed by St. Anthony Police Officer Jeronimo Yanez during a traffic stop in 2016 – Philando’s Pantry gave away roughly 30 tons of food in his honor on Wednesday.
Philandro’s Pantry aims to honor namesake’s legacy by feeding community
After a successful food giveaway earlier this summer, a local organization is making its services more permanent.
Osterholm upset over funding cuts for vaccine development
(Minneapolis, MN) -- The nation's top infectious disease experts are blasting the Department of Health and Human Services' plan to cancel 500 million dollars in vaccine development funding. The University of Minnesota's Doctor Michael Osterholm says, "I've advised seven presidential administrations, I've responded to...
Missing 18-year-old may not have meds for diabetes, police say
Twin Cities authorities say a missing 18-year-old may not have the medication necessary to treat his diabetes.
Kendra Glenn Band brings soul, joy and community to Rice Park concert
A warm summer breeze, the backdrop of Saint Paul’s historic Landmark Center, and the powerhouse vocals of Kendra Glenn made for a perfect evening in downtown Saint Paul on Thursday, July 31. Families, music lovers, and passersby gathered for “Summer Nights in Rice,” a free outdoor concert series that continues to...
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty won’t seek second term
Progressive public defender-turned-prosecutor Mary Moriarty announced on Wednesday she won’t seek a second term as Hennepin County attorney but will focus on creating “enduring change” in the final 17 months of her term. “We’ve become accustomed to elected officials who don’t deliver results and end up more invested...
Michael Lander has good ideas for Uptown: Let’s hope someone is listening
MinnPost’s reporting is always free, but it isn’t free to produce. We rely on donations from our readers to fund our independent journalism. Will you join our community of readers and make a gift to support our local news coverage today?. “What to do about Uptown?” is a...
