Brasa owner, founder discusses expansion

A popular restaurant in Minneapolis and St. Paul is expanding to its first location in the suburbs. Owner and founder Alex Roberts talks to FOX 9’s Shayne Wells about the decision, and plans for the future.

Stages Theatre Company: Looking back at 40 years

Stages Theatre Company in Hopkins is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary. To kick it off, they’re premiering a new show, "The Day You Begin," and bringing back an audience favorite, "Spookley the Square Pumpkin." Another favorite that’s coming back is "Beauty and the Beast." It was the first show Stages ever produced in 1984. Millie O’Brien will be playing Chip in the show. Her family roots touch on the longevity of Stages. Her grandpa is the architect who designed the building and her dad acted at Stages when he was a kid and is now on the board. "The Day you Begin" runs through Oct. 22, while "Spookley" plays through Oct. 29. "Beauty and the Beast" returns Nov. 17.

Hopkins man charged in girlfriend's murder

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has filed 2nd degree Murder charges against a Hopkins man for killing his one-time girlfriend just days after getting out of jail for assaulting her.

Hopkins intersection art hopes to slow drivers

The area around 9th Avenue North and 2nd Street North in Hopkins looks like something out of a Norman Rockwell painting. So perhaps its fitting the neighborhood's newest addition is a massive masterpiece.

Celebrating Hopkins 89th Raspberry Festival

It was once known as the Raspberry Capital, and even though the fields are long gone, the Hopkins Raspberry Festival is still going strong. The event runs through July 16th. The lineup includes everything from live music, to food, a parade, and fireworks. Visit the festival's Facebook account for more information.

Paige Bueckers's AP Diary: getting ready for March Madness

In a piece for the AP, former Hopkins standout and current UConn star Paige Bueckers writes about her recovery from an ACL tear that has kept her out of action and watching her team compete in the NCAA Tournament from the sidelines.