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3 people fatally shot in different Minneapolis neighborhoods within 17 hours; 2 of the victims ID'd

No arrests have been announced nor motives addressed in any of the homicides.

Minnesota fans delight in Timberwolves' 45-point blowout of the Denver Nuggets in Game 6

May 17
Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the Timberwolves reacts after a play in the third quarter of Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference Semi-finals at Target Cen
Chants of "Wolves in 7″ rang out through Target Center and social media.

Cyclist discovers 'shocking' mess on greenway. Minneapolis mounted police explain.

May 16
In 2019, Sedona the mare was honored at a ceremony marking her retirement from the Minneapolis Police Department Mounted Unit.
Droppings decompose quickly, the patrol unit says.
TV & Media
May 17
Minneapolis native Roxanne Rosedale on "Beat the Clock."

Twin Cities native Dolores Rosedale, glamorous '50s TV model and actress, dies at 95

The Minnesota native also had a memorable scene in "The Seven Year Itch" and had a doll named after her.
Minneapolis
May 17
High Schools
May 17
Sophomore Carter Raymond stands out for Randolph as a pitcher and a hitter.

Softball state rankings mix lots of action, little movement

Champlin Park made a move in Class 4A, two No. 1 teams held on amid slumps, and Randolph just kept winning.
Local
May 16
Wolves fan: 'They’ve got me excited again'

Wolves fans are pumped, cautiously optimistic at Game 6

One fan said he brought his secret weapon to the game against the Nuggets: a friend who has never seen the Wolves lose when he goes to Target Center.
Stage & Arts
May 16
The Guthrie Theater, Minnesota's flagship performing arts company, says audiences have not come back as robustly as expected.

Guthrie reports a record $3.8 million deficit

Audiences and donors have not come back in expected numbers, theater officials said.
West Metro
May 16
This is the doll that police saw when they peeked into a Brooklyn Center home shortly before breaking in, according to an attorney for the homeowner.

Suit: Cops peeked into Brooklyn Center home, saw doll, made up 'baby in distress' call and broke in

A man in the basement thought he was going to be attacked, according to the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis.
Stage & Arts
May 15
Joseph Haj, artistic director of the Guthrie Theater, and Daniel José Molina, playing Prince Henry, work together with Will Sturdivant, who plays Hen

Lotto-winning Tennessee ex-monk helped bring Guthrie's epic Shakespeare History Plays to the stage

The three plays, which can be seen in a 13-hour marathon Saturday, have drawn patrons from 46 states and three countries.
Local
May 15
Elam Baer got into an Uber to go home after work in Eden Prairie. He owns newly formed rideshare firm MyWeels.

New rideshare company Wridz hits the streets in Minneapolis as Uber and Lyft vow exit

Meanwhile, MyWeels, a second company recently licensed by the city, continues to ramp up operations.
Minneapolis
May 15
New civil rights director Michelle Phillips leaves the podium after addressing the council during a Minneapolis City Council public hearing at the Pub

Frey's pick for Minneapolis civil rights director has strong support, but why would she want the job?

Michelle Phillips has strong support from Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and his critics on the City Council. But she's walking into a messy situation.
Variety
May 15
James Adams, founder of Twin Cities Skaters, is converting the former Uptown CB2 into a boutique roller rink with a little help from his son, Jasper,

Former Uptown furniture store becoming a 'boutique' roller rink

The furniture store will be a bricks-and-mortar location for Twin Cities Skaters, which has hosted pop-up events around the metro area.
West Metro
May 14
Joseph Johns

Charges: Twin Cities firefighter was killed in furious crossfire between groups

One of the alleged shooters has been charged, but not in the killing.
Variety
May 14
Built in 1917, the historic Coliseum building on E. Lake Street is among the new venues at this year's Doors Open Minneapolis. The tour offers a first

Doors Open Minneapolis offers rare peek inside more than 100 buildings

This year's event, which runs Saturday and Sunday, includes 30 new venues.
Local
May 14
Marvin Haynes embraces his neices Destiny Coleman and Grace Coleman after being released from prison on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minn. Af

Medcalf: Marvin Haynes, exonerated in 2005 Minneapolis murder, will speak at book club

Marvin Haynes spent 19 years in prison after a wrongful conviction: "Every time I talk about it, I just get emotional."
May 14
Spoon and Stable Pastry Chef Diane Moua.

Yuen: This herbal chicken soup has been nourishing Hmong moms for centuries

Fans of the traditional dish, including celebrated Minneapolis chef Diane Moua, say it's also good for hangovers or a pick-me-up.
Minneapolis
May 13
Construction on a small apartment building in Uptown in Minneapolis on June 27, 2022. The project at 3333 Hennepin Av. was designed in response to Min

Appeals court reverses 2040 Plan injunction; Minneapolis to revive stalled developments

Smart Growth Minneapolis has vowed to appeal the ruling to the state Supreme Court as the Legislature considers whether to intervene in an environmental lawsuit that has interrupted the construction of multifamily housing throughout the city.
Minneapolis
May 13
Bde Maka Ska

Man pulled from Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis has died

The drowning has been ruled accidental.
Local
May 13
Photo of a woman riding a bicycle in front of a lake

It's Bike to Work Week. Here are 5 tips for newbies

A few lessons in safety and preparation for that first commute.
Local
May 12
Justin Pascua waves to his family before walking in the University of Minnesota’s College of Liberal Arts graduation ceremony Sunday in Minneapolis.

College graduations will be twice as sweet for class whose high school celebrations happened online

COVID-19 lockdowns forced Minnesota high schools to move graduation online four years ago. Now, many college graduates will get their first chance to walk across a stage.
Local
May 12
A smoky haze envelops Minneapolis in June 2023 as smoke from Canadian wildfires blew into Minnesota.

Canadian wildfire smoke lingers in Minnesota

Air quality across the state will be at unsafe levels into Monday morning as the first statewide red alert of 2024 is issued.
Election
May 11
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar reacts after learning she won the Democratic endorsement over Don Samuels at the Fifth Congressional District's DFL endorsing con

Rep. Ilhan Omar wins DFL endorsement over Don Samuels at Minneapolis convention

Omar won her party's backing ahead of a highly anticipated primary election rematch with Samuels.

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