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'How to Look Wrong': The vibrant art of Ruben Nusz
An exhibition at Weinstein Hammons Gallery showcases 19 abstract paintings by Minneapolis artist Ruben Nusz, exploring themes of color theory, optical illusion, spatial logic, art history and pop culture, with inspirations drawn from a 15th-century Flemish painting, the arcade game Ms. Pac-Man and the humor of late Minnesota comedian Mitch Hedberg.
13 trans and nonbinary people making an impact in the Twin Cities and beyond
They’re pioneering gender-affirming health care, bringing trans and nonbinary representation to city and state government, paving the way for trans and nonbinary musicians and comedians, and more.
Unsafe Bemidji subsidized housing building evacuated, residents say they feel hopeless
All 47 residents of Red Pine Estates, a Bemidji subsidized housing facility, have now been evacuated from the building. Most of the renters are either elderly or people with disabilities and many said they have nowhere to go.
2 teens charged with launching fireworks at police
Hennepin County prosecutors on Thursday charged two teens with shooting fireworks at police during a night of chaos across Minneapolis over the Fourth of July holiday.
State Patrol: Speeders going over 100 mph on I-494
The patrol says the trooper stopped a man in Minnetonka Thursday afternoon going 109 mph in a 60 mph zone. He caught another driver the day before on the same stretch of Interstate 494 going 103 mph.