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Uber and Lyft alternatives say they will launch in Minneapolis soon … just not today
At least nine ride-hailing apps have made plans to enter the Twin Cities market since Uber and Lyft threatened to leave over Minneapolis' minimum pay rates. May 1 was supposed to be a big day in Minneapolis for emerging ride-hail companies, with at least nine startups saying they would launch in the Twin Cities and claim the market share surrendered by Uber and Lyft over minimum pay rates for drivers set by the Minneapolis City Council.
Purpose Restaurants brings two new offerings to North Loop Green this summer
MINNEAPOLIS — Two Twin Cities groups are joining forces to bring a shopping, living and dining experience to the North Loop in Minneapolis. North Loop Green and Chef Brian Ingram announced a partnership bringing Hope Breakfast Bar and new restaurant Salt + Flour this summer. Salt + Flour celebrates...
Meet the Halal Burger Mini-Chain Making Waves in Minnesota
Urban Skillet’s half-pound Truffle Banger burger, an ultra-aromatic riff on a classic mushroom-swiss, comes topped with halal bacon — not quite the oxymoron you might think. It’s turkey bacon, cut into thick, rippled ribbons, and balanced atop two smashed beef patties layered with caramelized onions, truffle aioli, and sauteed mushrooms.
Columbia Heights school help immigrant students and parents through special programs
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Minn. — Minnesota is home to more than half a million immigrants.Census data shows most of them came here from Mexico and Somalia. More recently though, we're seeing hundreds of people from Ecuador. Many of them are kids making their way through our schools.In Columbia Heights, English learners now make up 44% of their student population. That's an 8% jump from last school year.Eight-year-old Henry from Ecuador is eager to learn, but learning in a language that's not his own is tough."It's difficult to speak English for me," he said.Henry moved to the U.S. with his mom and brother....
Sunny, breezy Wednesday in the Twin Cities; more rain Thursday
MINNEAPOLIS — Make way for some nice weather in the Twin Cities on the first day of May.The storm system exits and the sun will return, with temperatures jumping back into the upper 60s. It will be a tad breezy, with wind speeds around 15 mph. Clouds move in during the day and will linger through Thursday, which will be another rainy one. Showers will roll in by the morning commute and will remain throughout the day, which will be cooler. Like Wednesday, Friday should return to normal with another nice day. This will hold until late, as a few showers may move in and hold until Saturday morning.It looks to be a mainly dry weekend, with the weather improving by Sunday. Highs will push into the 70s with sunshine to wrap up the weekend.
40 Eats Under $40: Indigenous Food Lab
In our 40 Eats Under $40 series this year, we're eating our way through the Twin Cities seeking the best ways to splurge on amazing local food finds, without breaking the bank. Dish 35: Indigenous Food Lab Meal at Midtown Global Market. Neighborhood: Midtown, Minneapolis. Receipt: $29 (Salad $10, Chili...
Bally Sports stations set to go dark for Xfinity customers: report
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Bally Sports Networks are set to go dark Tuesday night for Comcast Xfinity customers as the two companies fail to reach an agreement on a deal. According to sports business reporter John Ourand, Bally Sports regional sports channels could disappear as soon as Tuesday night on Comcast systems.
Milwaukee mother killed, man in custody in Minnesota for homicide
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man is accused of first-degree reckless homicide in the death of Tomitka Stewart, a mother to 10 kids and three stepchildren, whose body was found on April 17 three days after she went missing. Prosecutors also charged 41-year-old Jerrod Stewart with felony bail jumping; he had...
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