Stories from Metropolis, Minnesota’s Twin Cities metropolitan area of over 3 million people.
What started as a single viral post turned into two nights of scooter meetups across downtown Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of riders of all ages. Organizer Johan Vargas said the gatherings were about connection and fun, though a portion of the crowd's move onto Interstate 35W drew a sharp rebuke from state troopers.
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The glowing red "1st" sign atop downtown St. Paul's First National Bank Building lit up again Thursday night for the first time since 2024, part of a new owner's push to revive the block-long Art Deco landmark.
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The Guthrie Theater announced its upcoming production of "Waiting for Godot," marking the first time Samuel Beckett's seminal play has appeared on the company's stage in more than 50 years.
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Saint Paul police are investigating a fatal shooting late Wednesday, July 29, in the 200 block of 7th Street East that left one man dead and a second man wounded. No arrests have been made.
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Minnesota's most popular musical has 10 days left at the historic Orpheum Theatre before the touring production moves on.
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The Minneapolis Institute of Art will present "María Berrío: Songlines" beginning in September, a co-organized exhibition tracing a decade of the Colombian-born artist's intricate paper and watercolor compositions.
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A Hennepin County judge issued a murder warrant for a second teen in the July 5 killing of 16-year-old Immanuel Kowo at Hartkopf Park. The suspect was apprehended in Illinois Tuesday night and awaits extradition to Minnesota.
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Metro Transit has replaced Blue Line trains with buses between Target Field and Mall of America stations while crews complete a signal upgrade project meant to reduce delays and improve reliability across the line.
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The Eden Prairie Police Department has completed its move into a new facility on the west side of City Center, opening a new public lobby and reception area while expanding space for police operations.
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A Minneapolis man has been charged with second-degree murder in the April shooting death of Marvin Ray McCowen near 31st Avenue North and Fourth Street.
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