State Fair names Twin Cities cartoonist, illustrator as 2020 commemorative artist

Kevin Cannon has had his work published all over the Twin Cities area. This year, he's been tasked with creating the 2020 commemorative State Fair poster.

Minnesota rapper Lexii Alijai died from mixture of fentanyl and alcohol

Rising Minnesota rapper Lexii Alijai died from a deadly mixture of fentanyl and alcohol, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office.

Billie Eilish sweeps 2020 Grammys, winning record, song, album and best new artist

The 18-year-old won record, song and album of the year, and best new artist at the Grammy Awards Sunday. The first to do so since Christopher Cross in 1981.

Lizzo wins Grammy for 'Truth Hurts,' pays tribute to Kobe Bryant

Lizzo rocked the Grammys on Sunday, opening up the show with a tribute for Kobe Bryant before delivering a heartfelt message to her fellow musicians while accepting an award.

Nipsey Hussle awarded posthumous Grammy award

The late Nipsey Hussle was awarded posthumously for his first Grammy Sunday night. 

Former First Lady Michelle Obama wins Grammy for 'Becoming'

Former First Lady Michelle Obama won a Grammy for "Best Spoken Word" album on Sunday for her performance of her autobiography, "Becoming."

Gordon Parks exhibit highlights his legacy as a storyteller

A new exhibit is on display at the Minnesota Museum of American Art called “A Choice of Weapons” after legendary African-American photojournalist Gordon Parks' autobiography of the same name.

'Naughty boy': Monty Python star Terry Jones dies at 77

Jones helped form Monty Python's Flying Circus, whose anarchic humor helped revolutionize British comedy.

Hopewell Music surpasses $50K fundraising goal to stay open through spring

Hopewell Music, a nonprofit music school providing affordable music education on Minneapolis’ north side, has already surpassed the $50,000 fundraising goal it needs to stay open through the spring. 

Ozzy Osbourne recalls 'most painful, miserable year' of his life, reveals Parkinson's disease diagnosis

The musician revealed he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which is a neurodegenerative disorder that typically develops slowly over years, although not all patients are affected the same.

Minnesota hip-hop artist celebrates special connection to MLK, carries on his message

Minnesota hip-hop artist with a family connection to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. helped celebrate the civil rights leader at Minnesota's annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration. 

Prince wrongful death case dismissed

A wrongful death lawsuit filed by Prince's family members has been quietly dismissed in recent months, suggesting family members have reached settlements with defendants.

Singer David Olney, 71, dead after after suffering heart attack while performing

Folk singer-songwriter David Olney has died after he suffered an apparent heart attack Saturday while performing at the 30A Songwriters Festival in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, a fellow performer said. Olney was 71.

Report: Hank Azaria to quit voicing Apu on ‘The Simpsons’

Hank Azaria says he has no plans to continue voicing the character of Apu on “The Simpsons,” according to an industry blog. But that isn’t to say the Indian immigrant convenience store owner Azaria brought alive for 30 years won’t live on.