Lake Nokomis beaches under a blue-green algae advisory
Elevated levels of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are prompting health advisories for both beaches at Lake Nokomis.
Elevated levels of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are prompting health advisories for both beaches at Lake Nokomis.
Lake Nokomis beaches in Minneapolis closed due to sewer backup
All beaches at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis are closed until further notice, the city said Monday.
All beaches at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis are closed until further notice, the city said Monday.
Lake Nokomis blue-green algae health advisory in effect
Toxin levels exceeding guidelines in a sample of Lake Nokomis’ main beach water has led the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) to issue a health advisory.
Toxin levels exceeding guidelines in a sample of Lake Nokomis’ main beach water has led the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) to issue a health advisory.
Lake Nokomis' The Painted Turtle plans to offer beer, wine sales
While The Painted Turtle plans to open up for the season next week at Minneapolis' Lake Nokomis Main Beach, the restaurant is already looking ahead to next summer and plans to start serving alcohol.
While The Painted Turtle plans to open up for the season next week at Minneapolis' Lake Nokomis Main Beach, the restaurant is already looking ahead to next summer and plans to start serving alcohol.
December warm stretch foils winter attractions in Minnesota
An unusually mild winter is wreaking havoc for some yearly winter attractions in Minnesota but organizers for Maple Grove's Ice Castles and the Pond Hockey Championships at Lake Nokomis are hopeful their events will go on.
An unusually mild winter is wreaking havoc for some yearly winter attractions in Minnesota but organizers for Maple Grove's Ice Castles and the Pond Hockey Championships at Lake Nokomis are hopeful their events will go on.
Minneapolis family wants change and accountability after robbery, home invasion
The Minneapolis Police Department is warning residents after an uptick in robberies and home invasions. In these scenarios, they say two or more suspects follow a person to their homes, then rob and sometimes assault them.
The Minneapolis Police Department is warning residents after an uptick in robberies and home invasions. In these scenarios, they say two or more suspects follow a person to their homes, then rob and sometimes assault them.
Woman struck, killed by vehicle at 50th and Hiawatha in Minneapolis Monday night
A woman died after she was hit by a vehicle in Minneapolis Monday night.
A woman died after she was hit by a vehicle in Minneapolis Monday night.
2 children rescued from Lake Nokomis, transported to hospital
Two children were rescued from Lake Nokomis Monday afternoon in Minneapolis.
Two children were rescued from Lake Nokomis Monday afternoon in Minneapolis.
Community rallies around Minneapolis tailor robbed as she prepares for retirement
A beloved tailor in south Minneapolis was months away from retiring when she found herself the victim of a crime this week. But as soon as customers and neighbors of Anna's Tailoring heard what happened – they rallied to help.
A beloved tailor in south Minneapolis was months away from retiring when she found herself the victim of a crime this week. But as soon as customers and neighbors of Anna's Tailoring heard what happened – they rallied to help.
Police: Man arrested for repeated vandalism at 89-year-old Minneapolis woman's home
Police say a man has been taken into custody as officers investigate repeated vandalism at the home of an 89-year-old Minneapolis woman.
Police say a man has been taken into custody as officers investigate repeated vandalism at the home of an 89-year-old Minneapolis woman.
Police ask for leads from public as vandal hits Minneapolis woman's home for 8th time
Police are asking neighbors to keep an eye out after a vandal has again caused damage to the home of an 89-year-old Minneapolis woman for the eighth time.
Police are asking neighbors to keep an eye out after a vandal has again caused damage to the home of an 89-year-old Minneapolis woman for the eighth time.
Vandal strikes again, breaking windows at 89-year-old Minneapolis woman's home for 7th time
Frances Mosley’s home near Lake Nokomis in south Minneapolis has been the target of vandalism seven times since March. Each time, someone smashes several windows on the first floor of her home late at night or early in the morning.
Frances Mosley’s home near Lake Nokomis in south Minneapolis has been the target of vandalism seven times since March. Each time, someone smashes several windows on the first floor of her home late at night or early in the morning.
3 in critical condition after near-drownings Tuesday in Minneapolis
Three people were sent to the hospital after they nearly drowned Tuesday in Minneapolis.
Three people were sent to the hospital after they nearly drowned Tuesday in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis police warn of uptick in license plate thefts in 3rd Precinct
The Minneapolis Police Department is warning residents in the 3rd Precinct to keep an eye on their cars after a recent spike in the number of license plate thefts in the area.
The Minneapolis Police Department is warning residents in the 3rd Precinct to keep an eye on their cars after a recent spike in the number of license plate thefts in the area.
Nokomis beaches impacted by E. coli outbreak reopen after beach season ends
Following an E.coli outbreak at Lake Nokomis, the water is now deemed safe to go in once again, according to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
Following an E.coli outbreak at Lake Nokomis, the water is now deemed safe to go in once again, according to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.