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Frozen masterpieces: Ice sculptures at the Minneapolis Institute of Art

Frozen masterpieces: Ice sculptures at the Minneapolis Institute of Art

Pearson’s “Veiled Lady” is one of ten ice sculptures by Minnesota Ice on view starting Thursday for Mia’s “Minneapolis Institute of Ice” event. The sculptures will be on view in the museum courtyard through Feb. 4, weather permitting.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Mapping the Twin Cities vintage clothing scene

Mapping the Twin Cities vintage clothing scene

A business owner is helping people access the vintage market through the Instagram account, Twin Cities Vintage Map.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Brooklyn Park initiative offers alternative to police response to mental health crisis calls

Brooklyn Park initiative offers alternative to police response to mental health crisis calls

The Brooklyn Park Police Department partnered with Hennepin County and North Memorial Health to launch a mental health Alternative Response Team which consists of a social worker and a paramedic who can handle calls police officers may not need to respond to.
by Sarah Thamer

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In Ojibwe tradition, snow on the ground means it’s sacred storytelling season

In Ojibwe tradition, snow on the ground means it’s sacred storytelling season

The Native News team talks about the seven grandfather teachings, seasonal storytelling and Native books with James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw, a speaker, digital creator and author of “The Seven Generations and the Seven Grandfather Teachings.”
by Leah Lemm and Melissa Olson

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Minnesota state trooper charged with murder in the killing of Ricky Cobb II

Minnesota state trooper charged with murder in the killing of Ricky Cobb II

Cobb, 33, was shot to death by trooper Ryan Londregan during a stop on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis on July 31 at about 2 a.m. Londregan is charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault and second-degree manslaughter.
by Jon Collins and Peter Cox

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Closing time? No, it’s Oscar time for Minnesotan Dan Wilson

Closing time? No, it’s Oscar time for Minnesotan Dan Wilson

Minnesotan Dan Wilson was nominated for an Oscar on Tuesday for his work on the movie “American Symphony.” Wilson is known for being in the Minneapolis rock band Semisonic.
by MPR News Staff

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