Minneapolis pow wow singer shines spotlight on Indigenous art form
Pow wow singer Joe Rainey, who has collaborated with the likes of Bon Iver and Chance the Rapper, is preparing for one of his first shows in his hometown of Minneapolis. His music is shining a spotlight on Ojibwe culture.
Lakeview High School football player overcoming obstacles, inspiring others
For Terrek Jenniges, football is a chance at freedom from the complicated challenges of his disability — and the team has welcomed him with open arms.
Star-studded cast made 'Beautiful Girls' memorable moment in history of Minnesota-made movies
Tucked under the limestone bluffs in the heart of Stillwater, there's a nod to days gone by.
Singing song a day for 10 years has led Minnesota musician to YouTube stardom, incredible collaborations
As a full-time musician, who plays 75 to 100 gigs a year, not a day goes by when Zachary Scot Johnson isn't practicing his craft.
Bloomington man draws on experience as combat artist to illustrate reality of Vietnam War
Les Fordahl's home in Bloomington looks more like an art gallery.
9-year-old runner ready to go the distance at Twin Cities Marathon
While some kids his age are playing video games or solving Rubik's Cubes, Abdullah Mudhafar is getting ready to go the distance.
The Humble Horse: Western Wisconsin woman starts nonprofit to save rare Ojibwe horse
In the early 1900s, there were thousands of Ojibwe horses along the Minnesota-Canada border. But as more Native Americans were moved onto reservations, the U.S. and Canadian governments either exterminated them or sold to make dog food.
A toast to the end of an era: David Fong's restaurant closes doors in Bloomington
It was an emotional goodbye Wednesday night as customers said farewell to David Fong's restaurant in Bloomington, as the owners close up shop after 64 years.
Historic steamboat on Lake Minnetonka looking for new place to launch
The Museum of Lake Minnetonka is looking for new land to help get the historic Minnehaha steamboat back in the water.
MSP airport piano player delights travelers with upside down playing
Once a week, Nate Hance turns the main concourse at the Minneapolis-St. Paul international airport into his own personal concert hall.
'Purple Playground' inspires students with the music of Prince
Inside the High School For Recording Arts, music fills the air. But this is no ordinary school of rock, it's also a tribute to his purple majesty.
Legendary filmmaker Kevin Smith considers Minnesota a turning point in career
The movie “Mallrats” was filmed at Eden Prairie Center in early 1995, and from the very first frame it was clear the Minnesota shopping center would have a starring role.
‘Alive and Kickin’ helps Twin Cities seniors rock
Once a week a senior choir comes together to lift their voices in song – not only making beautiful music, but also shattering stereotypes of what aging looks like.
For 75 years, Coca-Cola memorabilia has given Mpls man's life some pop
If anyone knows about Coca-Cola, it's Dick McChesney. The 88-year-old has spent most of his life collecting anything with the company logo on it because, for McChesney, Coke is it.
The Milky Way: How Frank Mars started a candy bar empire in Minnesota
Minneapolis is known for many things, one being that it's the birthplace to one of the most popular candy bars in the world -- the Milky Way. Here's the story behind one Minnesotan man's success in building a American candy bar empire.
Roller skating principal builds authentic connections at Two Rivers High School
As the principal at Two Rivers High School, Al Johnson guides the education of more than 1,400 students. But every once in a while, he straps on a pair of suede shoes and gets on a roll.