Land of 10,000 Laughs: New book on how Minneapolis became hot spot for comedy
Before Minneapolis became a hotbed for comedy, the local scene consisted of five guys in a basement bar doing their best to make people laugh. "Funny Thing About Minnesota... The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of the Twin Cities Comedy Scene" explores those wild early years. Author Patrick Strait and comedian Louie Anderson joined the Buzz to chat about the new book.
Before Minneapolis became a hotbed for comedy, the local scene consisted of five guys in a basement bar doing their best to make people laugh. "Funny Thing About Minnesota... The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of the Twin Cities Comedy Scene" explores those wild early years. Author Patrick Strait and comedian Louie Anderson joined the Buzz to chat about the new book.
Minnesotans run in honor of anniversary of Ahmaud Arbery's death
Feb. 23, 2021 marked one year since the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Georgia man who was shot and killed while out on a run.
Feb. 23, 2021 marked one year since the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Georgia man who was shot and killed while out on a run.
Sources: Federal grand jury looking into Derek Chauvin case
Sources familiar with the details and participants in the Derek Chauvin case say a federal grand jury has been meeting to look into civil rights violations by the former Minneapolis Police officer.
Sources familiar with the details and participants in the Derek Chauvin case say a federal grand jury has been meeting to look into civil rights violations by the former Minneapolis Police officer.
3rd-degree murder charge in Chauvin case to be argued March 1 in Appeals Court
The Minnesota Court of Appeals says it will hear oral arguments over reinstating the third-degree murder charge in the case of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd. Chauvin’s defense team has until Friday to file their response.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals says it will hear oral arguments over reinstating the third-degree murder charge in the case of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd. Chauvin’s defense team has until Friday to file their response.
3rd-degree murder charge in Chauvin case to be argued March 1 in Appeals Court
The Minnesota Court of Appeals says it will hear oral arguments over reinstating the third-degree murder charge in the case of Derek Chauvin.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals says it will hear oral arguments over reinstating the third-degree murder charge in the case of Derek Chauvin.
Minneapolis hazmat team investigating 'white powdery substance' found in mail downtown
The Minneapolis Fire Department dispatched a hazmat team to downtown Minneapolis Tuesday afternoon to investigate a mysterious substance that was found in the mail.
The Minneapolis Fire Department dispatched a hazmat team to downtown Minneapolis Tuesday afternoon to investigate a mysterious substance that was found in the mail.
Pair of pioneers helped make history to integrate housing in Minneapolis
For four generations, a Twin Cities company has built or renovated thousands of homes in Minnesota. But, 60 years ago, it helped make history for African American families who wanted to own their own homes.
For four generations, a Twin Cities company has built or renovated thousands of homes in Minnesota. But, 60 years ago, it helped make history for African American families who wanted to own their own homes.
Pair of pioneers helped make history to integrate housing in Minneapolis
For four generations, a Twin Cities company has built or renovated thousands of homes in Minnesota. Sixty years ago, it helped make history for African American families who wanted to own their own homes.
For four generations, a Twin Cities company has built or renovated thousands of homes in Minnesota. Sixty years ago, it helped make history for African American families who wanted to own their own homes.
Lake St. business hopes city leaders have a plan for Chauvin trial security
As Minneapolis city leaders put together a security plan for the Derek Chauvin trial next month, a Lake Street business owner wants to make sure businesses like his aren't forgotten.
As Minneapolis city leaders put together a security plan for the Derek Chauvin trial next month, a Lake Street business owner wants to make sure businesses like his aren't forgotten.
Lake Street businesses impacted by riots voice concerns ahead of Chauvin trial
As the trial for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin approaches, business owners are worried their stores will be ransacked again.
As the trial for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin approaches, business owners are worried their stores will be ransacked again.
White riot: The threat from domestic violent extremism
As the political extremes have taken center stage in American life, domestic violent extremism has become the greatest threat to national security.
As the political extremes have taken center stage in American life, domestic violent extremism has become the greatest threat to national security.
Woman injured in house fire in Minneapolis' Diamond Lake neighborhood
A woman was injured in a house fire in Minneapolis's Diamond Lake neighborhood overnight.
A woman was injured in a house fire in Minneapolis's Diamond Lake neighborhood overnight.
Driver dies after being shot on Lowry Avenue in Minneapolis
A victim trying to away from a gunman in Minneapolis ended up crashing a van near the Lowry Avenue Bridge on Sunday and later died at a hospital.
A victim trying to away from a gunman in Minneapolis ended up crashing a van near the Lowry Avenue Bridge on Sunday and later died at a hospital.
38th and Chicago celebrates Malcolm X’s life on anniversary of his assassination
The crowd gathered at 38th and Chicago Sunday made it clear that even 56 years after his death, Malcolm X’s message lives on.
The crowd gathered at 38th and Chicago Sunday made it clear that even 56 years after his death, Malcolm X’s message lives on.
First look at Minneapolis courtroom where Derek Chauvin will be tried
New video is providing a first look at the courtroom in which former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin will stand trial for the murder of George Floyd.
New video is providing a first look at the courtroom in which former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin will stand trial for the murder of George Floyd.
Nonprofit that provides computer access to children in Minneapolis running low on funds
Just months after opening, a youth center in south Minneapolis is already at risk of closing.
Just months after opening, a youth center in south Minneapolis is already at risk of closing.
Minneapolis bar owners elated to see counter service restriction lifted
A restriction limiting sales at bars in Minneapolis, put in place over the summer to rising COVID-19 cases, has been lifted.
A restriction limiting sales at bars in Minneapolis, put in place over the summer to rising COVID-19 cases, has been lifted.
Minneapolis bar owners elated to see counter service restriction lifted
A restriction limiting sales at bars in Minneapolis, put in place over the summer to rising COVID-19 cases, has been lifted.
A restriction limiting sales at bars in Minneapolis, put in place over the summer to rising COVID-19 cases, has been lifted.
Hennepin Co. Sheriff describes security measures planned for Chauvin trial
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson describes some of the security measures planned for the upcoming trial of Derek Chauvin.
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson describes some of the security measures planned for the upcoming trial of Derek Chauvin.
Hennepin Co. Sheriff describes security measures planned for Chauvin trial
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson is one of several law enforcement leaders planning security measures for the upcoming murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson is one of several law enforcement leaders planning security measures for the upcoming murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.