Museum of Illusions opens in Mall of America
A new museum in the Twin Cities is centered around the magic of optical illusions. The Museum of Illusions is open now at the Mall of America on the second floor near the North entrance. The attraction has 60 different exhibits focused on vision, perception and the human brain. Guides are on site to help explain the illusions and assist with photography and tickets start at $20 and are available on the Museum of Illusions official website.
I-35W northbound weekend closures begin May 19, more planned through summer
Starting next weekend those looking to travel on I-35W northbound will encounter detours.
Minnesota mosque bombing: Illinois militia leader loses conviction appeal
A federal appeals court on Wednesday affirmed the conviction of the leader of an Illinois antigovernment militia who was sentenced to 53 years in prison for masterminding the 2017 bombing of a Minnesota mosque, an attack that terrified the local Muslim community.
Beer-powered motorcycle inventor: 'I don't drink'
Over the years, Ky Michaelson has made everything from a rocket-powered toilet to a jet-powered coffee pot.
Smoke plume visible for miles from large Bloomington fire
A large fire burning inside a Bloomington, Minnesota home on Monday evening created a smoke plume that was visible from miles away.
MOA standoff: Police negotiate peaceful ending in parking lot, no threat to public
Police say there is no longer a threat to the community after a standoff earlier Friday left one person in custody.
Former sheriff’s candidate arrested for DUI
A Bloomington Police officer and candidate for Hennepin County Sheriff, Jai Hanson, was arrested last month for misdemeanor drunk driving.
Musical celebration planned at Schmitt Music’s new flagship store
This weekend, the Twin Cities newest and most extravagant music center is honoring the Trombone. Schmitt Music is hosting Twin Cities Trombone Day at its new flagship store in Bloomington. The event is free and open to all. It takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday April 8. The day will be filled with performances, clinics, and presentations. The special guest is Sasha Romero, a principal trombonist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York City. She’ll be performing at 1 p.m. and hosting a masterclass at 4 p.m.
Mall of America: 3 new dining options opening this spring
Mall of America will be adding three new dining options this spring featuring Chinese hand-pulled noodles, Japanese mochi doughnuts and a kosher cafe.
Bloomington Police arrest 23 in prostitution sting; experts question strategy
Bloomington police announced Monday the arrests of 23 men in a prostitution sting. The police chief hailed the bust as part of an effort to combat human trafficking. Advocates however question whether these stings are effective.
Free school lunches in Minnesota: Legislature set to pass bill
The debate over a bill to provide free school lunches for all students in Minnesota is set to hit the Senate floor this week.
It's slick out there! Father slides down icy road in Bloomington
Charlie, 12, couldn't help but laugh as his dad Tim slid away on the icy road in Bloomington on Monday.
Missing woman last seen with 'abusive boyfriend' in Bloomington
Bloomington police have issued an alert for a missing woman who officers say hasn't been heard from in two weeks and was last seen with an "abusive boyfriend."
Bloomington murder-suicide likely stemmed from stock market trading
Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges said the shooting likely stemmed from a conflict involving stock market trading.
Father-son victims of double murder-suicide in Bloomington remembered
Bloomington police discovered three men shot and killed in an apparent murder-suicide, and now the family of a father and son who died in that shooting are opening up about what has been taken from them.
Victims of double murder-suicide in Bloomington remembered
Last Wednesday in Bloomington, police discovered three men shot and killed in an apparent murder-suicide. Now the family of Dominick Dahmen, 25, and Dale Dahmen, 55, a father and son killed in that shooting, are opening up about what has been taken from them.
Police identify 2 men in suspected Bloomington murder-suicide
Authorities identified two of three men who were found dead inside a truck Wednesday night in what Bloomington police are calling a suspected murder-suicide.
Bloomington Police: 3 people found dead in a truck near Smack Shack
Three men — a father and son, and a business associate — were found dead in a truck parked in a lot near Smack Shack in Bloomington on Wednesday night in what police are calling a murder-suicide.
Bloomington Police: 3 people found dead in a truck near Smack Shack
Three men — a father and son, and a business associate — were found dead in a truck parked in a lot near Smack Shack in Bloomington on Wednesday night in what police are calling a murder-suicide.
Bloomington Police: 3 men found dead in apparent murder-suicide
Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges provided an update on Thursday after three men were found with gunshot wounds in a truck in parking lot in Bloomington Wednesday night.