First Avenue abruptly closes Palace Pub in downtown St. Paul
First Avenue has closed the Palace Pub, a restaurant next to the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minn.
One of Twin Cities’ oldest nature centers set to debut brand new building after...
Wood Lake Nature Center, one of the oldest in the state, is set to debut its brand new building next week. At 17,000 square feet, the Richfield site’s new building includes a a dedicated nature-watching lounge and café area, a kids nature playground, a new observation deck overlooking the marsh, brand new exhibits, sustainable building systems, a green roof, bird-friendly anti-collision windows and the largest event space in the city, according to a news release.It replaces the building that had
Trampled by Turtles reveal surprise album, plan to play small Twin Cities gig
Trampled by Turtles has announced a surprise album release on Nov. 20, which will be accompanied by shows at small venues in the Twin Cities.
Nationwide ground stop halts air traffic at MSP Airport Friday afternoon
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday afternoon, shortly after air traffic control facilities across the country began experiencing issues.
Minnesota woman calls police 12 times about ex. Then she’s found dead, and he...
A city audit found police were contacted 12 times about domestic violence against Allison Lussier before she was found dead in 2024; her ex-boyfriend was charged this October. Ex-boyfriend charged after months-long investigation Charles Foss, 36, was charged October 22 with second-degree unintentional murder and stalking, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. He was...
Minneapolis renters ask where rent goes as landlord tops $1M in unpaid utility bills
On Thursday, Minneapolis voted to send more than $12 million in delinquent water, sewer and trash bills to Hennepin County to add to property tax bills. City records show Fine Associates owes more than $1 million at five properties, including two downtown apartment buildings with bills of $505,000 and $363,000.
Minnesota Yacht Club unveils dates for its 2027 festival
The Minnesota Yacht Club music festival is returning to St. Paul in 2027. It'll take place over three days in July.
Minneapolis’ Fulton Beer to revive Fargo Brewing, closed since 2024
True North Beverage, the drink collective from Fulton Beer, has acquired the Fargo Brewing brand. Fargo Brewing closed in 2024.
Mussels regaining a foothold in the upper Mississippi River after decades of decline
At first glance, the boat’s crew looks ready to embark on a fishing trip. Their boat is equipped with a hefty rectangular cooler, a couple of white buckets and neon orange life jackets. They chat idly with one another from the boat’s helm, remarking on the September day’s balmy weather and the dogs that bound along the riverbanks across from them.
7th grader finds out his great-grandfather was a Marine at school’s veterans wall
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A 7th grader at Ascension Catholic School in north Minneapolis learned his great-grandfather was a Marine who served in the Vietnam War after finding his photo on the school's Veterans Wall. Noah, whose great-grandfather is Frank Nelson, said he had no idea. "I actually didn't know that...

















