Lakeville coffee shop earns top national ranking
Tapestry Coffee in Lakeville has earned bragging rights after being named the nation's best independent coffee shop in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.
Minneapolis park upgrade is long time coming for Lucy Laney students
Colorful fall leaves and chilly, rainy weather greeted students from Lucy Laney Elementary School on Tuesday as they celebrated the completion of improvements at Cleveland Park in north Minneapolis.
Boxing gym, bar brings new life to former Schmidt Brewery site
A historic building that once housed part of the Schmidt Brewery and later became a popular marketplace is getting a new purpose, with help from a former Minnesota Vikings player.
St. Paul city employees help plant trees in Rondo neighborhood
St. Paul city employees took part in an opportunity to spruce up a part of the historic Rondo neighborhood.
Nearby residents complain of noise from new Mystic Lake Amphitheater
The Mystic Lake Amphitheater brought major artists and thousands of concertgoers to Shakopee, Minnesota, during its first season, but some people living miles from the venue say the music has also been reaching their homes.
Minnesota authorities call for clearer e-bike, e-moto safety measures
Minnesota lawmakers and law enforcement officials are calling for clearer rules and additional safety measures surrounding electric bikes and more powerful e-motos as their popularity continues to grow.
Beaver dam threatening water levels near Scandia's Gammelgården Museum
A beaver dam near one of Scandia's most historic sites is raising concerns about what higher water levels could mean for buildings that have stood for more than 150 years.
Minnesota DNR offering money for qualifying red pine cones
A strong crop of red pine cones could mean some extra cash for Minnesotans willing to put in the work collecting them.
Cannabis sales hit $250 million in Minnesota
Minnesotans have purchased more than $250 million worth of cannabis products since the state launched the licensed business market a year ago.
Construction forces detours for popular fall destination
As the seasons change, it's time to start planning for fall fun, but getting to a popular spot in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, may look a little different this year.
Boy who beat 2% chance of survival as baby now facing 2nd heart transplant
An Annandale, Minnesota, boy who survived overwhelming odds as a baby is once again facing a serious heart battle.
Low lake levels creating problems for boaters in Minnesota
The unofficial end of summer left some boaters in Minnesota high and dry over Labor Day weekend. Most of the state is bone dry right now. That's led to lower lake levels and banged-up boats.
Inver Grove Heights coffee shop offers community support after 3 found dead in townhome
A day after three people were found dead in an Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, townhome, a nearby coffee shop is offering cups of comfort.
Mann Theaters in Plymouth installing IMAX
Mann said the Plymouth location will be the only family-owned, locally based Minnesota theater company operating an IMAX and will bring the format to an area where moviegoers have previously had to travel farther to find one.
Minnesota State Fair expands ASL interpretation, sensory-friendly spaces
The Minnesota State Fair is working to make the Great Minnesota Get-Together more accessible for fairgoers who are deaf, hard of hearing or may need a break from the crowds, lights and noise.