Movie Blog: 'Happy Christmas' Review

Anna Kendrick was good in Drinking Buddies, but she's better in Happy Christmas. This time, in another work of director Joe Swanberg, she plays an infectiously bubbly, if irresponsible, 27-year-old named Jenny, who's moved to Chicago after breaking up with her boyfriend. She stays in the Windy City with her brother (played by Swanberg), and the film focuses on her struggle to balance her youthful energy with the realpolitik of growing up. And despite what the title suggests, the film's not really about Christmas.

• Aug 8, 2014

Boy, 15, Allegedly Leads Police On High-Speed Chase In Kandiyohi Co.

A 15-year-old boy allegedly led police on a high-speed chase early Friday morning in Kandiyohi County, according to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office. According to officials, around 2:45 a.m. a deputy was completing a traffic stop at Highway 71 and Highway 9 when a 1994 Ford Explorer passed them going southbound on Hwy 71 at over 80 mph.

• Aug 8, 2014

MACC To Offer Free Dog Training To 'Power Breed' Owners

Minneapolis Animal Care & Control is now offering free dog training for pet owners who purchase "power breeds", such as Pit Bulls or Rottweilers. Pet owners who purchase these breeds can get up to two months of free dog training.

• Aug 8, 2014

TCF Bank Stadium Uses Preseason To Prep For Vikings Games

Preseason football is underway, and without a home of their own the Minnesota Vikings have moved in to their temporary home at TCF Bank Stadium That means some big changes for fans.

• Aug 8, 2014

St. Paul Man, 26, Charged In Fatal Shooting

A 26-year-old St. Paul man faces a second-degree murder charge in connection to the shooting death of 24-year-old in St. Paul Tuesday evening. The man charged, Ibrahim Mohammed Abdullahi, will make his first appearance in court Friday afternoon.

• Aug 8, 2014

Seifert Eyes Budget Reserve For Possible Road Aid

Republican candidate for governor Marty Seifert says lawmakers should consider tapping the state's rainy-day budget reserve for a road-construction infusion. Seifert said Friday that pulling from the reserve would be one option he'd use to address a backlog of road and bridge needs. He's opposed to raising new revenue through taxes and fees.

• Aug 8, 2014

Minn. Couple Gets Married Underwater At MOA

A Minnesota couple took the plunge in a way not many do. They married underwater, surrounded by sharks. Except this wasn't in the Caribbean, it was at Mall of America.

• Aug 8, 2014

Mille Lacs Band Of Ojibwe DNR To Host Eagle Release

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Department of Natural Resources will release an eagle back into the wild Friday morning. According to the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe DNR, employees of the DNR found the eagle a few weeks ago on the side of Shakopee Lake Road.

• Aug 8, 2014

Bemidji Police Seek Help ID'ing Suspects In Investigation

The Bemidji Police Department is seeking help from the public in identifying two persons and a vehicle involved in an incident in the area. According to Bemidji Police, the two persons are involved in an ongoing investigation.

• Aug 8, 2014

How To Propose While On Vacation

A destination proposal is a unique and romantic way to pop the question. Properly planning out the proposal will be necessary to make it memorable and a surprise.

• Aug 8, 2014

Dayton: 6 Minnesota Governor Debates Sufficient

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says gubernatorial debates should focus on other candidates until voters in next week's primary choose a Republican to run against him. The Democratic incumbent spoke about the race Thursday during his annual appearance at the FarmFest trade show.

• Aug 8, 2014

Body Found At Scene Of Trash Bin Fire

Minneapolis police are investigating after a body was found following a dumpster fire. Authorities say dispatchers received a call about the trash bin fire about 11:30 p.m. Thursday. Police were called to the scene a short time later because a body was found next to the dumpster.

• Aug 8, 2014

Minnesota's Walker To Celebrate 75th Anniversary

The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis will put some iconic works from its collection on display as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. The Walker was founded as a public art center in 1940. The museum will kick off a series of exhibitions and programs starting with "Art at the Center: 75 Years of Walker Collections."

• Aug 8, 2014

State Hosts Medical Marijuana Meet-Up

Want to grow a few plants for Minnesota' new medical marijuana program? It's not so simple.

• Aug 8, 2014

100 Honor Minneapolis 15-Year-Old At Lake Vigil

Friends and family are mourning the death of a 15-year-old boy who drowned in Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis. Approximately 100 people attended a vigil for Sha-kym Adams on Thursday near the lake. Hennepin County authorities say he was swimming with six other teens Wednesday morning after football practice on the lake's east side.

• Aug 8, 2014

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