Solar Eclipse Aug. 21, 2017: Where To Watch In Twin Cities

Here's everything you need to know about the Aug. 21 partial solar eclipse for residents of the Twin Cities.

Justine Damond Was 'Ripped From Our Arms': Father

Justine Damond's father grieved at a public memorial service Friday, the same time the family planned to be on a plane to her wedding.

Justine Damond's Life To Be Celebrated At Public Memorial

The family of an Australian woman who was fatally shot by Minneapolis police last month ​is organizing a public memorial for her.

Minnehaha Academy's Ruth Berg To Be Memorialized Sunday

A memorial service for Minnehaha Academy receptionist Ruth Berg, who died in last week's gas leak explosion, will take place Sunday.

10th Anniversary Of I-35W Bridge Collapse​: Flags To Half-Staff

Tuesday at 6:05 p.m. marks the 10th anniversary of the Interstate 35W Bridge collapse, which took the lives of 13 people and injured 145.

Mourners In Sydney Hold Beach Vigil For Justine Damond

Family and friends attended a silent vigil on a Sydney beach in memory of an Australian woman killed by a police officer in Minneapolis.

35W Bridge Collapse, 10 Years Later: New MN Historical Society Exhibit

A bridge piece commemorating the 10th anniversary will go on exhibit at the Mill City Museum July 28 to Aug. 30.

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Dines With Refugees In Minneapolis

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he had his first Iftar dinner​ with a group of Somali refugees in Minneapolis Thursday.

The Minneapolis Kitty Hall Election Is Open: Vote Now

Kittens and cats from Minneapolis Animal Care and Control will take over City Hall. Vote now for your favorite "cat-idates."

Minneapolis Public Pools Opening Schedule 2017

Here's a list of public pools in Minneapolis and when they open and close.

Minneapolis: Join A Bicycle Convoy For Bike To Work Day

Join Minneapolis elected officials leading bike rides from across the city on Friday for a large celebration of Bike to Work Day.

Adorable Guinea Pig 'Luke' Is Looking For A Home

Luke, a 3-year-old guinea pig, was surrendered to Minneapolis Animal Care and Control because the owner wasn't able to care for him

Twin Cities News Anchor Responds To 'Lose 10 Pounds' Letter

Unfortunately, sometimes rude letters, like the one Fox 9 morning anchor Alix Kendall received recently, make their way into the mailbag.

Nicollet Mall Construction Reaches Peak

All 12 blocks of Nicollet in Downtown Minneapolis are under construction and 30 percent of the sidewalks have been installed.

Petition: Put Bike Lanes On 38th Street In Minneapolis

One bike advocate says adding bike lanes to 38th Street "would be a huge asset to the Longfellow community.​"

Earth Day 2017 Events In Minnesota: Hennepin County

Celebrate Earth Day 2017 and make a difference in the Twin Cities. Events, volunteer opportunities, and programs are happening in the metro.

New Housing Aims To Transform Lives Of Homeless Youth In Minneapolis

Downtown View, a $17 million, five-story development project, will provide housing and services for youth experiencing homelessness.

Adopt-A-Highway Saves Minnesota More Than $7 Million Annually

The Twin Cities metro area​ has about 500 sections of roadway maintained by volunteers.

Beyond The Call: Minneapolis Officer Fixes Broken Table

Going "beyond the call" is something that Minneapolis police officers do on a regular basis, the department says.

Reminder: Buses Will Replace Blue, Green Line Trains

Due to scheduled maintenance, buses will replace trains beginning Friday, April 7 during a partial shutdown of the Metro Blue and Green Line

Twin Cities Bookstore Named 2017's 'Bookstore Of The Year'

​In addition to books, cats, chickens, a ferret, and other animals can be found at this Twin Cities bookstore.

How To Post On Minnesota Patch, Your Hyperlocal News Source

Patch is a hyperlocal community platform. We're dedicated to making our content relevant to our readers, and we're depending on you to help.

Large Influx Of Wind Farms Coming To Minnesota

Xcel Energy has announced plans for one of the nation’s largest wind energy investments.

Here's How Minneapolis Police Handle Immigration Issues

Minneapolis police have a policy in place known as "Police Authority in Immigration Matters."

MSP Airport Ranked Best In North America In Its Size Category

Minneapolis-St. Paul International was named best airport in North America for its size category by Airports Council International.

Scary: Video Shows Why Drivers Should Always Look Both Ways

The West Hennepin Public Safety​ wants motorists to always look both ways, even at a traffic light.

Top Five Cheap But Tasty Restaurants In Southwest Minneapolis

Here's Yelp's list of the top five tasty but cheap restaurants in southwest Minneapolis. Do you agree with the ranking?

Mesa Pizza Will Close Thursday In Trump Protest: Patch PM

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13 Twin Cities Restaurants, Chefs Nominated For Prestigious James Beard Awards

Several Twin Cities restaurants and chefs were nominated Wednesday for the James Beard Foundation Awards.

Twin Cities Makes Top 20 In 'Best Places to Live' Rankings

The Twin Cities metro area once again made the top 20 "Best Places to Live" in rankings out Tuesday from U.S. News and World Report.

How Many Places Do You Recognize In Minnesota's New Super Bowl Video?

How many landmarks and locations featured in the Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee's new video can you recognize? No peeking!

Minnesota Joins Lawsuit Over Trump's Executive Order: Patch PM

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Minneapolis to Hold Listening Sessions on Minimum Wage

The listening sessions will be an opportunity for community members to share viewpoints on how a minimum wage change would impact them.

22-Year-Old MN Man Died of Exposure to Cold After Drinking: Patch PM

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Watch: Mitsubishi Mascot Falls Hard in Commercial Outtakes

As this video shows, it turns out wearing a giant bear costume and trying to walk on ice is a lot harder than it looks.

Minnesota Ranked No. 1 on List of Most Miserable Winters

Minnesota ranks even higher than Alaska on a new list of states ordered by how miserable their winters are.

Juveniles Robbed in Drug Deal near Eagan High School, Police Report: Patch PM

Tracy Claeys Fired as Gophers Football Coach | Death at Twin Cities Malting Facility | 'MyPillow' Gets 'F' Rating | Minnesota Weather

Remains of Twin Cities Woman Found in North Dakota: Patch PM

Delta Cancels Northwest Airlines Order | Brooklyn Center Police Incident | Gophers Bowl Highlight | Driver Suffers Seizure |Saint Paul Fire

Vikings Fan Writes Thank-You Note to Minneapolis Police

A Minnesota Vikings fan took the time to write a thank-you note to Minneapolis police after one officer went the extra mile.

Good Samaritan in Richfield Saves Boy from Freezing to Death: Patch PM

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