Massive construction project underway on I-494
Work began Tuesday on a years-long construction project along I-494 in the south metro. To start, for the next month, there will be nightly lane closures along I-494 in Bloomington and Richfield between Highway 77 running west to East Bush Lake Road. The closures will happen between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. each night.
Work began Tuesday on a years-long construction project along I-494 in the south metro. To start, for the next month, there will be nightly lane closures along I-494 in Bloomington and Richfield between Highway 77 running west to East Bush Lake Road. The closures will happen between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. each night.
Minnesota Legislature gives boost to Bloomington Veterans Memorial
The green space behind the Bloomington Civic Plaza is now on track to become a first-of-a-kind veterans memorial that focuses on telling stories of service.
The green space behind the Bloomington Civic Plaza is now on track to become a first-of-a-kind veterans memorial that focuses on telling stories of service.
Funding boosts Bloomington Veterans Memorial
The green space behind the Bloomington Civic Plaza is now on track to become a first-of-a-kind veterans memorial that focuses on telling stories of service.
The green space behind the Bloomington Civic Plaza is now on track to become a first-of-a-kind veterans memorial that focuses on telling stories of service.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.