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...
Champlin man accused of using stolen IDs to hop between home rentals
Authorities say a 26-year-old Champlin man used out-of-state victims’ identities to rent apartments in St. Louis Park after being evicted from another unit. The man, Samuel Jusufu Willie, has been charged with felony identity theft. According to a criminal complaint filed Nov. 10 in Hennepin County District Court, Willie rented an apartment on Ridge Drive under the stolen identity of an out-of-state resident. Willie was evicted from the apartment April 17 and subsequently rented another unit
$13 million in budget cuts could be coming to South Washington County Schools
South Washington County Schools could cut $13 million from its budget, with staff losses possible but no school closures planned.
NOTES: No. 8/7 UND heads to St. Paul for NCHC battle at St. Thomas
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Fresh off an unbeaten weekend to begin conference play, No. 8/7 North Dakota hits the road for the first time in NCHC action to battle St. Thomas on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. (CT) from Lee & Penny Anderson Arena in St. Paul, Minn. All...
First chance to buy the new Mary Tyler Moore Show Santa Bears draws big...
The coveted Santa Bear is back at Dayton's Holiday Market opening this week - with a twist. This year there are two bears, one to be released on Black Friday, and the other honoring the iconic TV show Mary Tyler Moore. And it was very popular Wednesday, the first day shoppers could purchase the $129 piece of nostalgia.
Bloomington Chase Over Sidewalks, Lights Off Ends With Teen Charged
A Bloomington police chase that began with a call about two men trying to pry open a parked car ended with the driver ditching his lights, weaving over sidewalks, and finally bailing out on foot in an alley. Gustavo Alexis Luna Solis, 18, of Minneapolis now faces two felony charges in connection with the Oct. 26 pursuit.
Minneapolis City Council rejects Frey’s police chief nominee
Interim Minneapolis Police Chief Bill Peterson will not be the city’s next police chief after the city council voted down his confirmation on Thursday.

















