Minneapolis’s Oldest Carnegie Library Faces Closure, Indian Community Fears Loss
Hennepin County Library has begun the process of decommissioning Franklin Library, the 112-year-old Carnegie building that anchors south Minneapolis's American Indian Cultural Corridor and serves as one of the system's smallest yet most heavily trafficked branches. County officials plan to move library operations from the historic structure at 1314 E. Franklin Ave. to a new location, though no site or budget has been finalized.
Minnesota lobbyist pleads guilty to sending texts threatening to shoot lawmakers
CARVER, Minn. (FOX 9) - A long-time Minnesota lobbyist is pleading guilty to charges after allegations he threatened to shoot lawmakers at the Minnesota Capitol, detailed how much ammo he had and intended to "blow somebody’s face off." Minnesota lobbyist charged. What we know:. Jonathan Bohn, 42 of Woodbury,...
Eagles Come Up One Point Short in Shootout With Martin Luther
ST. PAUL, Minn. - On a beautiful fall Saturday in the Twin Cities, the Martin Luther College Football team spoiled Senior Day for the University of Northwestern, eking out a 35-34 win thanks to a fourth-quarter blocked PAT, avenging an early-October loss. After clinching at least a share of the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference title last week at Crown, UNW needed to win just one of its final two games to win the championship outright and clinch the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Divisio
Must-see concerts: Lucinda Williams, Steve Martin and Martin Short, Harriet Tubman
These are the concerts you can't miss around the Twin Cities this week, including Steve Martin and Martin Short, Harriet Tubman, Lucinda Williams, and the penultimate edition of Experimental Jazz on Lafond.
St. Paul debates $11 million homelessness plan as some rally against encampment clearings
A St. Paul rally pushed back on encampment clearings as city leaders weigh how to pay for a broader homelessness plan.
Stolen Car Slams Into South Minneapolis Church, Driver Vanishes Into the Night
A stolen vehicle tore into a south Minneapolis church before sunrise Saturday, leaving behind a damaged building, a toppled light pole and the smell of natural gas, but no driver in sight by the time officers arrived. Minneapolis police are still trying to figure out who was behind the wheel, according to Minnesota Star Tribune.
Inbound BrewCo in Minneapolis to close at the end of the year
After ten years in the North Loop, the dog-friendly brewery will be closing its doors for good.
Whiskey Inferno: Keep the fire burning
Whiskey Inferno brings premium steakhouse meats and classic smokehouse flavors to one restaurant, giving you the best of both worlds. The restaurant in Savage has been a community hub for eight years. Their landlord is selling the property, and without intervention, it could be redeveloped into a bank or other commercial use. The campaign's $500,000 goal is to cover the down payment so the restaurant owners can purchase the building themselves.
Three Bronze Bears Wearing Butterflies Land Outside St. Paul’s Allianz Field
Three bronze bears now anchor a seating area outside Allianz Field, adding a new work to the public-art collection taking shape in St. Paul's Midway neighborhood. Scottish sculptor Andy Scott and Dr. Bill McGuire unveiled the set, named the ButterBears, this week outside Midway Diner and Picco Pizza and Gelateria, between the stadium and the United Village hotel still under construction.
Two dead in ‘catastrophic’ crash as driver fleeing police at 100 mph hits tree...
Two men were killed when their SUV struck a tree as they fled police at speeds of over 100 mph in St. Paul. The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened at Payne Avenue and Nebraska Avenue East early Saturday morning, which follows a mile-long pursuit through the city.
