On this day in 1951...
Gov. Jesse Ventura, formerly known as James Janos, was born in Minneapolis in 1951. We all know the story, right? Wrestler, mayor, governor, talk show host, and every now and then still in the news.
Winter storm creates whiteout conditions, closing roads and causing crashes
Roads in southwestern Minnesota were closed early Friday, while slippery conditions elsewhere in the state led to crashes and spinouts.
Where's the snow in the Twin Cities? An explainer from Sven Sundgaard
It wasn't a bust for everyone in Minnesota.
Hennepin Theatre Trust announces 2021-22 Broadway schedule
Health and safety protocols will be in place based on state guidance.
Minneapolis police ask for help finding vulnerable woman who is missing
She was last seen at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
Walz to hold press conference on MN State Capitol safety concerns
This comes amid ongoing threats to state Capitols across the country.
Brooklyn Park standoff: Suspect kills himself, child taken hostage is safe
The standoff ended Thursday night when the suspect shot himself.
Man dies in alley after report of shooting in Minneapolis
Police were sent to the scene by ShotSpotter activation.
COVID-19 shines a light on the struggles facing Minnesota's working mothers
Daycare and school closures have put working families under pressure, with mothers bearing the brunt.
Food & Wine says MN's best sandwich is at Tavern on Grand
Hint: It's not a cheese-stuffed burger.
Border patrol in Minneapolis intercepts shipment of 173 counterfeit designer bags
If they were authentic, they would have been worth about $405,975.
Minneapolis councilors propose replacing police department, rent stabilization
Council members are also proposing two charter amendments to help renters in Minneapolis.
MDH expands COVID guidance, urges providers to vaccinate the 65+
More vaccine guidance will be provided in the coming days.
On this day in 1967 ...
On July 19, 1967, Minneapolis experiences some of the unrest in African-American communities seen nationwide as rioting breaks out along Plymouth Avenue. How long did it last? For the answer click on the headline above.
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