Once prominent violence interrupter group in Minneapolis now the target of a lawsuit filed...
A once prominent violence interrupter group in Minneapolis is now the target of a new lawsuit filed by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. The lawsuit accuses We Push for Peace and two of its former officers and directors of running the nonprofit into the ground to steal business for personal gain.
So Minnesota: Turnblad Mansion, a cultural and architectural gem
The Turnblad Mansion dates back to when Swan Turnblad immigrated to Minnesota from Sweden. After making his money as the owner of the largest Swedish newspaper in America, Turnblad built a mansion on Park Avenue, which was known as Minneapolis’ Golden Mile.
Alary’s Adds Veteran Chef And Walleye Dinners In St. Paul
Alary's Bar, the downtown St. Paul tavern that has been a local mainstay since 1949, is leaning into a full-service restaurant model with a veteran chef steering a menu built on walleye and Chicago-style classics. The shift nudges the longtime game-day hangout into full dinner territory, where fish dinners and hearty sandwich standards can chase weekday crowds as well as sports...
Twin Cities comedy group ‘The Disableds’ breaks new ground with all-disabled comedian shows
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A group of comedians is breaking new ground in the Twin Cities, bringing laughter and fresh perspectives to the stage. A new kind of comedy group takes the stage in the Twin Cities. What we know:. The group, called "The Disableds," is made up of six...
St. Paul shootings drop 62% with special police unit
A specialized unit has led to a decrease in shootings in St. Paul. Now officials are asking for state funding. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Metro Transit proposes express bus fare changes
MINNEAPOLIS — As more Minnesotans look for ways to cut commuting costs, Metro Transit is looking to attract new riders by cutting prices on public transportation. The agency says it's not immediately feeling the sting of higher diesel prices because it locks in fuel contracts years in advance. To...
St. Paul’s Grand Performance to close after four decades in business
After more than four decades serving Minnesota's cycling community, Grand Performance — a longtime bike shop on St. Paul's Grand Avenue — is preparing to close.
The Legendary Minnesota Restaurant That’s Been Packing In Crowds For Years
If buildings could talk, the red-and-white structure housing Band Box Diner in Minneapolis would have some stories to tell about hamburgers, hash browns, and the evolution of breakfast preferences over the decades. This legendary establishment has been drawing crowds for years, not through gimmicks or trendy menu items that disappear...
Minneapolis Council Studies Drones As First Responders
Minneapolis City Council committees are taking a hard look at putting drones to work in emergencies, backing a measure from Ward 4 Councilmember LaTrisha Vetaw that could add unmanned aircraft to the city's response playbook. The directive tells city staff to spell out potential uses, tally the costs and propose privacy and oversight rules before any drone program gets off the ground. The push...
Soul Asylum, Gear Daddies to headline Pryes Brewing block party
Pryes Block Party will return in June, with the Minneapolis brewery bringing in Soul Asylum and the Gear Daddies to headline the two-day event.
