Stories from Metropolis, Minnesota’s Twin Cities metropolitan area of over 3 million people.
MINNEAPOLIS — Producer Orin Wolf has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere of “Purple Rain,” the stage adaptation of Prince’s iconic 1984 film. The production will run at the State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave.) from Thursday, Oct. 16, through Sunday, Nov. 16, concluding the 2024-2025 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season. Tickets are now available at HennepinArts.org.
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MINNEAPOLIS — For the second consecutive year, the City of Minneapolis has received AAA credit ratings, the highest possible from all three major bond rating agencies: S&P Global, Fitch Ratings, and Moody’s. These ratings reflect assessments of the City’s financial health, creditworthiness, and revenue recovery.
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MINNEAPOLIS — The Lake Street Safety Center has announced a change to its operating hours to ensure consistent access to safety resources and support for residents. Starting August 18, the center will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will close at 4 p.m. on the first Friday of each month.
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Governor Tim Walz activated Minnesota National Guard cyber forces Tuesday after a coordinated cyberattack overwhelmed Saint Paul’s digital infrastructure, prompting a citywide emergency declaration and shutdown of online services.
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Minneapolis has approved an 8,000-seat Community Performing Arts Center as part of the Upper Harbor Terminal redevelopment. Co-managed by First Avenue and the Minnesota Orchestra, the venue will host around 50 events annually and fund local initiatives through ticket sales. The project aims to create over 500 jobs and stimulate economic growth in North Minneapolis, with an expected opening in the 2027 concert season.
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Minneapolis is set to host two iconic outdoor movie nights this September, bringing back the magic of “Wicked” and “Barbie” under the stars at The Commons.
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A 16-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the June shooting that killed 11-year-old Amir Lamar Atkins at Folwell Park in Minneapolis, police announced Wednesday.
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A domestic-related shooting early Tuesday morning in south Minneapolis left a man and woman in their 20s dead and their mother wounded, in what authorities described as a “heartbreaking tragedy.” Police believe the young man died from a self-inflicted gunshot after shooting the two women during a dispute.
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A 19-year-old man was fatally shot early Sunday morning in North Minneapolis, prompting an active investigation as police search for the gunman who fled the scene before officers arrived.
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MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara announced an investigation into a fatal shooting that took place on Tuesday evening. Around 6:26 p.m. on July 15, 2025, First Precinct officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1500 block of 11th Avenue South.
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