Basilica Block Party canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

Organizers have announced the cancellation of this summer's Basilica Block Party due to COVID-19 concerns.

The Bachelor Farmer in North Loop closing permanently

The Bachelor Farmer, Marvel Bar and its cafe, are closing their doors permanently following economic losses due to COVID-19 and under the stay-at-home order.

I-35W to be closed nightly from Hwy. 62 to I-94 next week

Road construction season is upon us, with more closures coming to Interstate 35 in Minneapolis this weekend and next week. 

Mayor Frey: Minneapolis faces up to $200M in loss revenue amid pandemic

The City of Minneapolis faces $100 million to $200 million in lost revenue amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.

With added COVID-19 safety measures, Brickmania settles back into its warehouse

Like all non-essential businesses, Brickmania had to shut down when the governor issued his stay-at-home order. Now four weeks later, employees are happy to be going back to work.

Minneapolis closing more streets to traffic to create 3 loops for pedestrians, cyclists

The City of Minneapolis is planning to open more streets up to pedestrians and cyclists in order to help people better follow social distancing guidelines while outdoors.

Drake Hotel fire victims receive rent assistance amid COVID-19 pandemic

Pillsbury United Communities, the Twin Cities-based nonprofit, is helping victims of the Drake Hotel fire afford rent as the COVID-19 pandemic puts a strain on families across Minnesota.

X Games Minneapolis canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

This summer's X Games in Minneapolis have been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, according to organizers.

30 bike thefts reported in Minneapolis' North Loop, Loring Park neighborhoods

The Minneapolis Police Department is warning residents in the North Loop and Loring Park neighborhoods about a rash of bicycle thefts in the area in recent weeks. 

4 Minneapolis park restroom buildings opening to help those experiencing homelessness

In order to support those who are experiencing homelessness amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is opening four park restroom buildings to make hygiene services more accessible.

Alleged serial rapist makes 1st court appearance for 2 Minneapolis cases

An alleged serial rapist charged in two separate, violent attacks in Minneapolis’ Marcy-Holmes neighborhood last summer made his first court appearance Tuesday afternoon. 

Minneapolis firefighter tests positive for COVID-19

A Minneapolis firefighter has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Minneapolis Fire Department.

Some victims waited years for Minnesota rapist's arrest

Brooke Morath was in her final semester at the University of Minnesota when she was raped in a Dinkytown parking lot. Five years later, her alleged perpetrator is behind bars.

University of Minnesota regents approve tuition freeze for upcoming school year

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved systemwide tuition freeze for nearly all programs across the five campuses, according to a university spokesman.