High Heel-Wearing 95-Year-Old Honored As Lifetime Volunteer

Betty Weiblen was honored as Lifetime Volunteer for her 30-year volunteerism at The Kenwood, a retirement community located in Lowry Hill.

Local Teen Volunteers To Help Seniors With Technology

Graham Bennett is a teen tech wizard who comes to The Kenwood Senior Living once a week to help seniors with their phones and computers.

MN Star Student: Salman Noor, Helping Out His Local Community

Patch is working to tell the stories of these outstanding kids to their neighbors.

Tourism Campaign Seeks To Bust Stereotypes About Minneapolis Crime

"People are talking about Minneapolis. Some of them have it wrong, but they are talking," says the CEO of Meet Minneapolis.

Main Street History: Nicollet Park, Home Of The Minneapolis Millers

For nearly 60 years, several now-vacant acres in south Minneapolis played host to baseball legends including Babe Ruth and Willie Mays.

Star Student Athlete: Breck And Kennedy Players Rally After Tragedy

We all know athletes who shine whether they’re competing or not. Let's help share these amazing stories!

Minnesota Wild Foundation Distributed Over $733K During 2021-22 Season

Since 2009, the Wild Foundation has given more than $7.7 million to local organizations and charities.

Minnesota Planned Parenthood Closure is Focus of National Prayer

American Life League’s Marian Blue Wave Seeks Closure of Twin Cities Abortion Location

Minneapolis Intersection Officially Renamed After George Floyd

A renaming ceremony at E 38th Street and Chicago Avenue was held Wednesday on the two-year anniversary of Floyd's death.

Bde Maka Ska To Get New Concessions Pavilion

The old pavilion had to be demolished due to a fire in 2019. Construction will begin on the new structure Monday.

Lake Harriet Bandshell Will Be Repaired This Fall

The roof of the concessions stand building — which houses Bread and Pickle — will also be repaired.

Minneapolis Takes Suggestions On Proposed Name Of City's Newest Park

The land will fill a "park gap" in an area where there is rapid residential and commercial development, park officials said.

These Are The Most Affordable Suburbs In The Twin Cities: Report

Here are the suburbs in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area where buyers have the best chance of scoring a home they can actually afford.

Minnesota's 2022 Best Neighborhoods: 3 In Minneapolis Make List

The new rankings take into account the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics, and amenities.

Hennepin County Library: Sumner Library Project Planning Begins

See the latest announcement from Hennepin County Library.

Hennepin County Library: Minnesota Children's Book Awards

From March 1-March 26, kids in Pre-K to grade 8 can vote online for their favorite nominated title.

Hennepin County Library: Minnesota Musicians: Be Heard!

MNspin currently offers more than 430 albums covering a wide range of musical genres.

Hennepin County Library: Osseo And St. Bonifacius Libraries Will Reopen On March 15

Both libraries will operate a 3-day schedule with open hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Hennepin County Library: Fashion Exhibit At Cargill Gallery

Visit this exhibition at the Cargill Gallery, located on the second floor of Minneapolis Central Library, from February 8 to March 25, 2022.

Al Sharpton To Deliver Eulogy At Amir Locke's Funeral Thursday

Amir Locke, 22, was shot and killed by Minneapolis police during a no-knock search warrant on Feb. 2 at a downtown apartment.​

Hennepin County Library: Dial-A-Story

Call 612-543-8851 and listen to a recording of staff reading a short story on-demand. The story changes weekly through May 31. The Dial- ...

Hennepin County Library: Celebrate The Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year celebrations, based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar, occur on the same date across East Asia. Although occurring on ...

Hennepin County Library: Black History Month

Black History Month, or African American History Month, is celebrated nationally each year during February. It is a time to highlight th ...

Red Cross Offers Amazon Gift Card For Blood Donations: Upcoming Drives Near Southwest Minneapolis

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up nearby.

Chance To Win Super Bowl Tickets By Donating Blood: Red Cross

Red Cross blood donors will be entered for a chance to win tickets to the Super Bowl.

The Top Choice For Auto Glass Services In Minnesota

From easy scheduling to high-quality service, Minnesota residents should choose Safelite® for their auto glass needs.

Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop For Twin Cities

The bishop-elect said he is looking forward to sharing his love of Jesus "with our neighbors, especially the poor and the immigrant."

Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up In Southwest Minneapolis Area

The nation is experiencing a severe blood supply shortage.

799 MN Schools On This Week's COVID-19 Outbreak List

The updated list of schools on the COVID-19 outbreak list is down slightly from last week.

Hennepin County Library: Hopkins Library Reopens December 6

Hopkins Library will reopen on December 6. The library was closed for a 10-week building maintenance project that included parking lot r ...

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Southwest Minneapolis Area

The Red Cross is holding blood drives soon in the Southwest Minneapolis area.

Hennepin County Library: The Unexpected: A Confluence Of Elements

Cargill Gallery on the 2nd floor of Minneapolis Central Library will host a book arts exhibit from Monday, December 4, 2021 to Saturday, ...

George Floyd Biography To Be Published In May 2022

Two Washington Post reporters are working on a biography of George Floyd, from his family history to his murder last year in Minneapolis.

View The 'Impaired Waters' In South Minneapolis

There are 2,904 polluted water bodies in the state, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Twin Cities Metro Has Worst Housing Shortage In US: Report

The shortage has led to skyrocketing rents and home prices, as well as homeless encampments that dot the cities.

KARE 11's Boyd Huppert Diagnosed With Incurable Cancer

Boyd Huppert has won dozens of awards for his beloved "Land of 10,000 Stories​" feature on KARE 11.

Southwest Minneapolis Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up in the Southwest Minneapolis area.

Twin Cities Runner Suffers Cardiac Arrest During Boston Marathon

Meghan Roth has run dozens of marathons and qualified for the Olympic trials. But at mile 8 of Boston, she suffered a cardiac arrest.

Hennepin County Library: New Collection Of Music By Local Artists Added To MNspin

MNspin, the online music service from your library, has just released its 2021 collection with 130 additional albums by local artists, g ...

Hennepin County Library: Expanded Service Hours

Beginning October 24, Hennepin County Library will offer an expanded schedule of open hours. The new schedule will provide greater flexi ...