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Remembering The Fallen: 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial honors those that were killed or injured on duty
A day of remembrance to honor those who have fallen and been injured in the line of duty in Hennepin County. The 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony had numerous somber moments as WCCO’s Ari Bergeron reports.
Review: MEN ON BOATS at Theatre In The Round
1 Rachel Webb Will Lead & JULIET Tour; Full Dates Announced!. Theatre in the Round’s newest production of the comedic retelling of the Powell expedition to chart the Green and Colorado Rivers is a muddled and tragically flat production. Originally produced in 2015, Men on Boats, tells the mostly unfortunate but at times comedic story of these men and their endeavors to survive their journey.
Great Big Game Show attraction coming to Mall of America
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - A live-action game show experience is opening at Mall of America this summer. The Mall of America announced on Friday the Great Big Game Show experience would open this summer. The interactive and live-action experience allows guests to experience the fun of television game shows first-hand with live hosts, podium buzzers and more.
New ride-hail company promises drivers higher wages than Uber — and other labor news
Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: Wridz goes live with Uber and Lyft deal up in the air; Minnesota has relatively low economic mobility; Mayo Clinic accidentally unveils union avoidance tactics; paid family and medical leave program costs increase; Minneapolis teachers union […] The post New ride-hail company promises drivers higher wages than Uber — and other labor news appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Teenager with gun taken into custody after standoff in north Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Police saw a person running with a gun after hearing gunshots, leading to a standoff in north Minneapolis on Friday morning. According to the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), around 9:50 a.m., a Hennepin County deputy in the area of the 1500 block of Oliver Avenue North heard gunshots and then observed a person running whom they tracked to an address on the block.
MN lawmakers strike deal on Uber/Lyft driver pay [RAW]
Gov. Tim Walz, House and Senate leaders have announced a deal with Uber and Lyft on driver pay. The deal preempts the recent ordinance from the Minneapolis City Council. The agreement sets minimum rates statewide at $1.28 per mile and 31 cents per minute.
Behind the trend: The dark side of 'mewing'
MINNEAPOLIS — A finger pressed to the lips, then drawing down the jawline — tracing out yet another social media trend making the rounds on TikTok. "Mewing" signals to others that you're trying to sculpt your jaw by pressing your tongue against the roof of the mouth. The...
Spotlight: BDH focuses on design and a tradition of developing future owners
Over the years, BDH owners Jill Brecount and Kim Dennis had multiple opportunities to sell the Minneapolis-based architecture and interior design firm to national firms that already were here or wante...
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