Big Ten tournament, St. Patrick's Day make for another busy weekend in Twin Cities
Another busy weekend is in store for the Twin Cities, thanks to big events being held in the downtown areas.
Busy weekend in the Twin Cities
Multiple events planned for the Twin Cities this weekend will keep things busy. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the story.
Norwest Sportshow features boats, fishing, and hunting
The great outdoors is indoors this weekend. The Northwest Sportshow runs from March 15-17 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. It is one of the country’s largest outdoors consumer shows. There will be 300 vendors covering everything from fishing and hunting to travel and outdoor gear, along with the Discover Boating show. It will take place on Friday from noon to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis: Can taxis fill the void?
Back in 2014, Minneapolis had 1,948 licensed cab drivers. Today, there are just 39. If Uber and Lyft make good on their promise to pull out of the city on May 1, will taxi companies be able to fill the gap?
What could be next if Uber, Lyft leave Twin Cities
After the Minneapolis City Council overrode Mayor Jacob Frey's veto on the ordinance to increase rideshare driver's wage to the city's minimum wage, people are wondering what's could be next. Taxi companies may be the answer.
Uber, Lyft in Minneapolis: Veto overridden by City Council
The Minneapolis City Council has overridden Mayor Jacob Frey's veto on the ordinance to raise the minimum wage for ride-hail drivers. The ordinance will require Transportation Network Companies, including Uber and Lyft, to give drivers a pay bump to be equal to Minneapolis's minimum wage.
Uber and Lyft in Minneapolis: Ride-hailing apps say May 1 will be final day
Uber and Lyft have now set their deadline to stop service in Minneapolis after a city council vote on Thursday.
Uber, Lyft in Mpls: City council overrides veto
The Minneapolis City Council has overridden Mayor Jacob Frey's veto on the ordinance that raises ride-hail drivers pay to be equivalent to Minneapolis's minimum wage. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
Big Ten Tournament: Gophers knocked out
The Big Ten Tournament is in Minneapolis this weekend but the Gophers are already out after a loss on Thursday.
Basilica Block Party lineup revealed
The lineup for the 2024 Basilica Block Party has been revealed and includes headliners Goo Goo Dolls and Counting Crows.
World’s quietest place opens for tours
A private testing facility that studies noise and silence is opening their Anechoic Chamber for tours. That chamber is recognized by Guinness as being the quietest place on Earth. The chamber is used by companies to test product volume and sound quality. The tour includes a 60-minute session in the chamber. There are plenty of stories online claiming that a person can only spend about 45 minutes in the chamber without going mad, but the staff at Orfield Labs said that isn’t accurate.
Minneapolis students learn ABCs of Taylor Swift
Students at Anderson United Middle School usually focus on reading, writing, and arithmetic. But now they are learning the ABCs of Taylor Swift.
Former NICU patient returns to NICU as nurse 30 years later
Nearly three decades after she was treated in the neonatal intensive care unit, a Twin Cities woman is back taking care of premature babies there as a NICU nurse.
Teaching through Taylor Swift in Minneapolis
Students at Anderson United Middle School usually focus on reading, writing and arithmetic. But now they are learning the ABCs of Taylor Swift.
Hennepin County Attorney calls out Minneapolis PD for lack of collaboration
Minneapolis Police Brian O'Hara was visibly frustrated on Wednesday as Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty criticized his department for failing to communicate and collaborate with her office, as she lauded the success of her auto theft diversion program.
Cause of Minneapolis encampment fire undetermined
The cause of the fire at an encampment in Minneapolis that left two people injured remains undetermined.
Upper Red Lake walleye limit for summer 2024 revealed
The walleye limit for anglers on Upper Red Lake has been set for the spring and summer.
Mary Moriarty presenting youth car theft plan
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty will present her youth car theft plan to the Minneapolis City Council on Wednesday.
Hennepin County Attorney responds to resignation calls over trooper case
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty responded Tuesday to criticism this week that her office ignored expert opinion when it charged a Minnesota state trooper in a shooting.
Ricky Cobb II shooting: New questions about police use-of-force expert
The legal team for Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan is prompting new questions about the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office's decision to charge a state trooper with murder and manslaughter.