Aniya Allen’s grandfather is returning to peace activism
Monday will mark five years since the tragic killing of 6-year-old Aniya Allen in Minneapolis
Minnesota’s last Black-owned record store Urban Lights Music launches crowdfunding campaign
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A beloved record store in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood is fighting to keep its doors open as the community bands together to support a local music landmark. Urban Lights Music faces tough times as last Black-owned record store in Minnesota. What we know:
Ellie Gerst and Dan Roney are engaged
Ellie Gerst and Dan Roney are engaged. Gerst, a graduate of the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), has been recognized by Daily Planet founder Zack Benz as one of the key figures who encouraged him to pursue a career in journalism while she served as the Editor-in-Chief of The Bark, UMD’s student-run news organizati
Prince celebration of life to be a 5-day musical pilgrimage
A decade after the world fell silent, Minneapolis is preparing to speak again through music, memory, and purple. Paisley Park has revealed the complete programming schedule for Prince Celebration 2026, a five-day tribute running June 3 through June 7 across the iconic Chanhassen studio complex and multiple downtown Min
Minneapolis Basks In Sun, Braces For Sunday Storm Barrage
Source: Facebook/US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota. Minneapolis is waking up to a classic spring stunner on Saturday, May 16, 2026, with clear skies, temperatures in the low 60s this morning, and an expected high near 82°F by midafternoon. Soak it in while you can, because a stronger storm system is on
Minnesota Funding Drives 260 New Jobs Across Maple Grove, Shakopee, Eagan, And More
Minnesota's DEED is investing nearly $43 million to boost local jobs and expansions, with major grants for companies like Boston Scientific and Ecolab aimed at creating over 260 new positions.
This Wonderfully Quirky Minnesota Restaurant Is So Fun, You’ll Never Want to Leave
Pink booths and turquoise walls hit your eyes like stepping into a 1950s daydream. I sat down while Cuban music played softly and the smell of fresh plantains drifted from the kitchen. Minnesota has a wonderfully quirky spot where vintage decor meets bold island flavors. The ropa vieja arrived tender...
Red Cross assists several residents after Minneapolis house fire on Harriet Avenue
MINNEAPOLIS — Several people were assisted by the Red Cross following a house fire in Minneapolis on Saturday. Authorities say Minneapolis fire crews responded to reports of smoke coming from a residential building at the 2500 block of Harriet Avenue just before 1 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters saw dark...
Man with life-threatening gunshot wounds found in Minneapolis garage
MINNEAPOLIS — A man suffered gunshot wounds on Saturday in Minneapolis. The Minneapolis Police Department says its officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation and reports of a shooting at the 3200 block of 5th Avenue South around 1:27 a.m. Upon arrival, first responders found a man inside a garage...
Woman leaving party shot in the neck by man after she backed into his...
When a woman leaving a friend's party with her 5-year-old child had a minor fender bender in Minnesota, the other driver drove after her and shot her in the neck, authorities say. The post Woman leaving party shot in the neck by man after she backed into his car, leaving 5-year-old daughter running for help: Police fi
