Events to mark Black History Month in Minnesota
There are many ways to celebrate Black History all month long in the Twin Cities, from museum gallery installations and discussions to musical performances, fashion shows and much more.
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There are many ways to celebrate Black History all month long in the Twin Cities, from museum gallery installations and discussions to musical performances, fashion shows and much more.
It's a moment of pride for parents and students. But not everyone is giving the University of Minnesota's new commencement plan a passing grade.
The attorney for a former Minneapolis police officer who held back bystanders while his colleagues restrained a dying George Floyd said in court filings Tuesday that his client is innocent of criminal wrongdoing and should be acquitted on state charges of aiding and abetting murder and manslaughter.
Three friends are sharing their passion for the craft beer culture -- with the mission to change who is making it. Out of the 9,500 breweries in the U.S., only 14 are Black-owned.
"I could see the snowman and the magnifying glass [on the medallion] when I started opening up the can, and got to that point and I just looked at Tony and said, 'I found it.' What a rush," Ken Soles said.
For 20 years, the Mill City Museum has welcomed visitors to learn more about the history of Minneapolis, and how it shaped the world. Now, the museum has been nominated as one of the best in the country – and they need your help to take home the top prize.
MCAD's newest art exhibit creates an interactive pink sky for travelers that pass through. The 110-foot ceiling is covered in about 4,000 pink biodegradable bags filled with literal hand written love notes.
Durenberger exploded on the political stage in 1978, as part of what's known as the "Minnesota Massacre." The event catapulted Republicans into unexpected control of Minnesota's two U.S. Senate seats along with the governor's office.
Police are investigating after a high-speed pursuit overnight that involved at least three separate carjackings.
Minnesota State Sen. Jeremy Miller, who authored the bill, pointed out that 36 states, and the District of Columbia, all have legalized sports betting, and every other state in the region allows it.
Supporters of the plan also say the state flag right now doesn't pass the good flag test for its design described by the North American Vexillological Association, a group of flag enthusiasts who study flags.
With sub-zero temperatures in the forecast for much of this week, it's important to dress warmly if you absolutely have to head outside, but it goes beyond just having a jacket and hat.
The city says officers got more than 200 guns off the street in the first three months, and an embedded county attorney helped charge nearly 150 suspects.
Amazon says it's permanently closing one of its Twin Cities facilities – a move that could impact nearly 700 workers.
Homeowners in St. Paul are responsible for clearing their own sidewalks. But for some people, that's impossible.
