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What to know, see and do as Timberwolves chase their first conference title
The Timberwolves have made it to their first Western Conference Finals in 20 years, and Minnesotans are freaking out. From stats and state proclamations to towels and tattoos, there’s a lot to talk about. Here’s a guide to help you join the conversation.
Let’s roll: Roller rink to open in Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis at end of May
A new boutique skating rink is set to open next week in the empty space where CB2 used to be in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. James Adams is the founder of Twin Cities Skaters and the owner of the rink.
Charles Barkley’s first known restaurant stop in Minneapolis: Manny’s Steakhouse
The sports analyst and former NBA star, who’s in town ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals on Wednesday, asked Timberwolves player Anthony Edwards for restaurant recommendations but ended up at an old favorite.
Twin Cities rank among nation’s top park systems
Residents of St. Paul and Minneapolis have some of the best park access in the country, according to the Trust for Public Land’s 2024 rankings. Minneapolis ranked second, and St. Paul third, behind only Washington, D.C.
Sole GOP lawmaker on cannabis negotiating panel shares concerns about rollout
Widespread cannabis dispensaries are one step closer to reality after the Minnesota Legislature approved a bill speeding up the process for licensing. Rep. Nolan West has lingering concerns.
U of M remains committed to transfer land back to Fond Du Lac band despite legislative stall
The University of Minnesota says it remains committed to returning land to the Fond du Lac band of Lake Superior Ojibwe despite not receiving the necessary support from the state Legislature in the waning days of the session.
Love the North Shore? New livestream lets you visit iconic landmark anytime, anywhere
Minnesota’s iconic Split Rock Lighthouse has kept watch over Lake Superior for nearly 115 years. Now, fans of the North Shore landmark can keep watch over it any day of the year from wherever they are, 24/7.
Report: Mississippi River’s St. Cloud watershed sees progress, ongoing threats
The Mississippi River-St. Cloud watershed northwest of the Twin Cities includes fast-growing counties such as Wright and Sherburne. The latest data show some improvement in water quality, but also challenges including the loss of shoreline buffers to development.
Like it’s 1865: The Rochester Roosters are bringing back vintage ‘base ball’
If you happen to drive past the Olmsted County History Center in Rochester this summer, keep your eyes peeled for rogue baseballs. The Rochester Roosters, a vintage “base ball” team, just started its 27th season playing there.
Feds charge 2 Minneapolis consultants in $1M COVID-19 fraud
A grand jury has indicted two Minneapolis business consultants on charges of defrauding government pandemic aid programs out of more than a million dollars.