Minneapolis mayor, park board at odds over consolidation
Minneapolis leaders are split over whether consolidating park board services with the city could help close a $60 million budget gap.
First Bite: Lonely’s Bar
Lonely’s Bar is a new staple on the Mississippi riverfront this summer, but one step inside transports you to the past. Crystalline chandeliers sparkle from above, billiard balls clack under the glow of a Tiffany lamp, and former patrons of the storied Pracna on Main building smile from golden-framed photographs.
Jonas Brothers returning to St. Paul with tour celebrating ‘Burnin’ Up’ era
If you missed the iconic 2008 tour or want to relive the magic, the Jonas Brothers promise to "run it back" this fall.
Chef Nicole Pederson-Bates Fills Frogtown’s Fire-Scarred Groundswell Space With Bewick Cafe
A new cafe is settling into the fire-scarred storefront at 1340 Thomas Ave. W. in St. Paul's Frogtown neighborhood, where chef Nicole Pederson-Bates and her husband Andrew Bates are opening Bewick Cafe around Minnesota State Fair time. The couple built out the space themselves with help from friends, including a salvag
‘Someone could have been killed’: Thieves break into St. Paul pub
Chef and owner Brian Ingram says the restaurant's cleaning crew was inside the building during the burglary.
5 Things to Know About Bill’s Bait Shop, Centro Restaurant Group’s Northwoods Nostalgia Bomb
Welcome back to Five Things, Racket’s recurring rundown of new, new-to-us, or otherwise notable Twin Cities restaurants. Today we’re taking you inside Bill’s Bait Shop, a buzzy new bar/restaurant on 42nd Street in south Minneapolis. Open since August 7 at the old Chris & Rob’s Chicago’s Taste Authority address, Bill’s
Sneak Peek: Hey Y’all Tipsy Taco Bar
Editor’s note: The restaurant formerly called Big Star Tipsy Taco Bar “rebranded in response to trademark concerns,” according to a statement on April 9, and is now going by Hey Y’all Tipsy Taco Bar. The Ferris wheel is (almost!) back in action at the former Betty...
Minneapolis man pleads guilty in $70K Medicaid fraud scheme
A Minneapolis man who ran a multi-year Medicaid fraud scheme pleaded guilty Monday.
This Unassuming Minnesota Consignment Shop Is Hiding Premium Brands For Less Than A Cup...
The racks are packed with designer labels, and the prices are shockingly low. This unassuming Minnesota consignment shop is hiding premium brands for less than a cup of coffee. You can find high-end clothing, accessories, and home goods at a fraction of their original cost. The selection is carefully curated,...
New survey shows Dakota County voters are willing to pay more taxes to keep...
Dakota County is considering significant levy increases and cuts to staff and services for next year’s budget.
