‘Rabbit fever’ cases see an uptick in Minnesota
Minnesota health officials are monitoring an increase in tularemia cases among humans and companion animals, particularly in Twin Cities residents and in cats. Five cases of tularemia have been reported in humans in the state this year. "Two people developed tularemia after being bitten by a tick, one after being...
Crave-Worthy Minnesota Donuts Getting a New Location
Don't mind me over here drooling over this news. I’m part of a gluten-free Facebook group where people constantly share their favorite spots for safe, delicious eats. And the other day, someone posted something that made me stop scrolling immediately. A beloved Minnesota-based donut shop is opening a second...
The World’s Largest Lite-Brite Is Hiding In Minnesota
Minnesota is home to some quirky world records, including the world's largest ball of twine and the world's heaviest carrot. But one colorful creation took nearly 600,000 Lite-Brite pegs to complete. Tucked away in a building in Minnesota is the Guinness World Record holder for a toy that’s been a...
How to watch Minneapolis’ Aquatennial fireworks
The Aquatennial is a civic celebration of the city of Minneapolis produced by the Downtown Council.
Caribbean Festival bringing island culture to Minneapolis Aquatennial
Organizers call it the biggest Caribbean Festival in the Upper Midwest and a top spot to celebrate community, music and more.
Health officials alarmed by unprecedented July spike in West Nile-infected mosquitoes in 2 major...
Mosquitoes in all seven Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro counties in Minnesota tested positive for West Nile virus, and over 25% of pools show infection rates typical of late August.
Despite plea for help, Minneapolis boba shop will close in early August
94 Bubbles, the boba tea hub connected to the Five Watt Coffee on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis, is closing. A little over a month after it posted a call for help on social media, the shop has made the decision to close, a representative tells Bring Me The News. The...
Amir Atkins family outraged no murder charges filed in deadly shooting
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The family of an 11-year-old boy shot to death in a Minneapolis park is demanding prosecutors file murder charges against the suspected gunman. Amir Atkins’ loved ones are angry the Hennepin County Attorney’s office has deemed the shooting a case of self-defense. The alleged 16-year-old gunman...
New DWI law seeks to curb repeat offenders
(ABC 6 News) – Nearly a year ago, a drunk driver with multiple previous DWI’s caused a devastating crash in St. Louis Park, killing two and injuring nine more. Related: Driver pleads guilty to 3rd-degree murder, criminal vehicular operation in Park Tavern crash Now, new legislation is set to take effect in Minnesota...
8,000 seat amphitheater and $300 million development at the North Minneapolis Upper Harbor Terminal...
An amphitheater in north Minneapolis on the Mississippi River is closer to becoming a reality. It took more than ten years of work before Mayor Jacob Frey was able to sign-off on the $300 million project on the Upper Harbor Terminal site.
