Wridz rideshare app news conference [RAW]
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Wridz CEO Steve Wright spoke to reporters after the app went live in Minneapolis.

'Wridz' rideshare app hits the streets of Minneapolis

A new app is giving Minneapolis another option to hail rides in the city after the council passed an ordinance to raise the minimum rate for rideshare drivers.

'Wridz' rideshare app hits streets of Minneapolis
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A new subscription-based rideshare app hopes to replace Uber and Lyft in Minneapolis if the companies follow through on their ultimatum to leave if the Minneapolis City Council passes its minimum wage ordinance.

Minneapolis police launch 'Operation Safe Summer'
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"Operation Safe Summer" is being launched by the Minneapolis Police Department for the third summer in a row.

Minneapolis small business pilot teaches bookkeeping skills

The City of Minneapolis announced positive results after a year of a first-of-its-kind pilot program meant to assist small businesses in complying with its labor laws.

Ricky Cobb II shooting: Ryan Londregan's trial date set

A Hennepin County judge has set the trial date for Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Ryan Londregan, who is charged with murder, manslaughter and assault in the fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop last summer. 

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.

Art-a-Whirl returns to NE Minneapolis this weekend
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The largest open studio tour in the country is taking place this weekend in Northeast Minneapolis. Art-a-Whirl is in its 29th year in the arts district. This year there are 1,300 participating artists at more than 100 locations. The event is taking place May 17-19. Art-a-Whirl hours: Friday from 5 p.m. ? 10 p.m.; Saturday from noon ? 8 p.m.; and Sunday noon ? 5 p.m.

Twin Cities ranked top summer travel destinations

The Twin Cities metro was named among the top summer travel destinations, but you might be surprised by some of the cities that outranked the metro.

Tour historic church as part of the Doors Open Minneapolis
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The buildings and places that tell the story of Minneapolis history will open to the public for a free behind-the-scenes look this weekend. Doors Open Minneapolis is back with dozens of venues including Diamond Lake Lutheran Church. It is one of Hugo Haeuser?s final Gothic Revival masterpieces of church design. Doors Open is a free event on May 18-19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. though a few of the venues are only open one of the days.

Minnesota Myth, arena football team, sends players home after 2 games

When the Minnesota Myth took on the Philadelphia Soul at the Target Center just over a week ago, it was the Myth's first game in front of a hometown crowd. But now it appears it was also its last.

Court lifts injunction on Minneapolis 2040 plan

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has lifted an injunction that had blocked parts of Minneapolis' 2040 plan from moving forward.

Bands support fellow musician in Minneapolis show
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An event featuring 27 bands raised funds to support a fellow musician after he suffered a spinal cord injury.

Art fair at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
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There's an extra reason to visit the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry in Minneapolis this Mother?s Day weekend. There?s a brand-new art fair making its debut. The Sculpture Garden Art Fair is now open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 11, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 12. Co-founder Jill Hayes says this is a space she?s envisioned for a long time. Hayes spoke with the Fox 9 Morning News about what else to expect.

Timberwolves DJ brings the hype before Game 3
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The Timberwolves official DJ, DJ Mad Mardigan, talks with FOX 9's Hannah Flood about how he hypes up the fans during the games.

Mayor Frey talks downtown hype for Wolves Game 3
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks with FOX 9's Hannah Flood at Target Center ahead of the Timberwolves Game 3 vs. the Nuggets. Frey speaks on the influx to downtown Minneapolis ahead of the big game.

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 3: Tipoff time, watch parties, FOX 9 pregame/postgame

After dominating the Denver Nuggets in Game 2, the Minnesota Timberwolves head into Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals on Friday night at home at Target Center in Minneapolis. 

UMN Regents debate biggest tuition hike in 14 years

The University of Minnesota is supposed to be an affordable option for students to earn a college degree.