2+ week, 4+ day ago (218+ words) Wednesday marks the welcome return of an iconic treat to Minnesota as Krispy Kreme has opened a new location in Fridley. The grand opening on Wednesday at the corner of University and 57th Avenues was a welcome return for many, such as Michael and Issie Kaplin. The father-daughter duo said they had been camped out in the parking lot since 1 a.m. to be one of the first to try a doughnut once the "hot light" was turned on. "We've been watching, waiting for Krispy Kreme to open up," Michael told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS. "We go in California, we've been in Vegas, we've been in Iowa and we were excited when it was coming here." The Kaplins were just two of the many people who showed up on Wednesday, as lines were forming throughout the morning. On their second day of operation, Krispy Kreme…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (155+ words) Drivers should prepare for major traffic disruptions this weekend in the south metro as construction on Interstate 494 continues. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says all westbound traffic on I-494 will be shut down between Highways 77 and 100 starting Friday night and lasting through early Monday morning. Ramps along the route will close starting at 8 p.m. Friday, and the road will be closed to traffic at 10 p.m. Westbound I-494 is expected to reopen by 5 a.m. Monday. An overnight closure of eastbound I-494 is also planned between Interstate 35W and Highway 77 from 10 p.m. Saturday through 5 a.m. Sunday. MnDOT recommends motorists use Highway 62 as a detour in either direction. The closures are planned to shift I-494 to its "winter configuration" and to complete utility work. More information on the ongoing I-494 construction project is available on MnDOT's website....

3+ week, 2+ day ago (204+ words) A coalition of private investors has funded another acquisition of a downtown St. Paul property abandoned by the sinking Madison Equities real estate empire. The St. Paul Downtown Development Corporation (SPDDC) announced on Friday it had purchased the Capital City Plaza Parking Ramp, which the city had condemned in April due to "chronic neglect" and failed inspections. The group hopes to get the ramp up and running by the end of next year, with an eye on the upcoming development of the neighboring Central Station site. The SPDDC is a nonprofit real estate venture created by the St. Paul Downtown Alliance in early 2025 to spearhead large-scale investment in the core of the Capital City. Last month, the SPDDC closed on Alliance Bank Center, a block away from the Capital City Plaza Parking Ramp. That office building shuttered in March after…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (129+ words) The 2025 Minnesota State High School Football Tournament comes to a close this weekend with seven championship games on Friday and Saturday. If you can't make it to U.S. Bank Stadium, don't worry. You can watch and stream all of the Prep Bowl action on 45TV. See all of the action on KSTC/45TV, available for free over the air using a digital antenna or through your cable or satellite provider. Find Prep 45 at the following channels across Minnesota: You can also stream the games live: Coverage begins at 10 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, with games scheduled for kickoff every three hours. Catch up on all of the tournament action leading up to the championship games " 2025 H.S. State Football Tourney Central...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (167+ words) It's the season of giving and in the spirit of giving back, the Timberwolves' Terrance Shannon Jr. lent a helping hand on Sunday. The NBA star surprised ten families from the Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities with $500 grocery store cards. "Just thought it would be a blessing to help someone out on the holidays," Shannon said. "Not everyone is fortunate. If I can find a way to help someone out, any day I feel like I will." In addition to helping the families pay for Thanksgiving, Shannon also spent time with each family, walking the aisles of Hyvee in Brooklyn Park, hearing their stories and helping pick out what to eat. While families will return home with plenty of food for the Holidays, Shannon will head back to the Timberwolves locker room to continue his recovery. The…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (146+ words) One Twin Cities cemetery has a connection to a legendary architect. The historic chapel and administration building on the grounds of Roselawn Cemetery in Roseville were built by Cass Gilbert. "We are home to two of Cass Gilbert's incredible architectural genius'," Executive Director Amanda Thoreson said. The cemetery hired Gilbert, then a rising architect, to design the buildings."He was an up-and-comer from an architectural standpoint, so I think it made the most sense that he put another stamp in Minnesota, Thoreson said." Opened in 1904, the character of the chapel is derived from Medieval English country church architecture. "We want families to feel comfort when they come in and we want them to feel at home, Thoreson said. Gilbert went on to design several significant buildings, including the Minnesota State Capitol and the Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C....

5+ day, 15+ hour ago (381+ words) With Thanksgiving and Black Friday just days away, cybersecurity experts warn that the season of giving is also the season of scamming, and consumers need to stay alert. When shoppers buy online, websites often request personal information. If you're not careful about where you enter it, experts said that sensitive data can fall into the wrong hands. RELATED: Look twice " and double check the price " on social media purchases" "Everybody's looking to get deals and save money, and those are things that can be exploited," said Jonathan Wrolstad, a cybersecurity expert at the University of Minnesota. He said scammers increasingly use fake deals to lure shoppers onto fraudulent sites. "You might get a text offering you a deal, or maybe an email or even social media posts, and they could send you to a fake website," Wrolstad said. "Those can…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (377+ words) On the eve of Give to the Max Day, Minnesota nonprofits worry they won't get the donations they count on this year. Last year, the annual day of charitable giving brought in a record $37.1 million for more than 6,500 organizations. In 2025, nonprofits have reported an increase in the need for their services, just as people have less to give to keep the services running. Former soccer star Tony Sanneh started the Sanneh Foundation to offer youth and family resources. When asked, Sanneh said he has noticed a change in people's charitable giving habits over the last year or so, adding that donations have dropped, while demand for the Sanneh Foundation's services has grown. "Yeah, you know, I think it's a reflection on the economy," he said. Asked if the foundation has seen fewer people donating or the same group of individuals…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (702+ words) A man has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run that killed 30-year-old Amber O. Deneen. Michael Kentrell Smith, 39, faces one count of criminal vehicular homicide. St. Paul police were called to the intersection of St. Anthony Avenue and Aldine Street around 5:15 p.m. on Thursday for a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian. There, they found Deneen near the crosswalk with labored breathing and a fracture to her right leg, according to a criminal complaint. She was brought to the hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. There's a vigil at the crash site, as well as bright orange signs asking drivers to slow down and that someone was killed there. Deneen's husband told investigators they were walking their two dogs and had entered the crosswalk, which was right after a stop sign. He said someone driving a black SUV slowed before the stop sign,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (126+ words) The state's official Veterans Day program will take place in Mankato but many other events are planned across Minnesota. Veterans Day events across Minnesota Honoring heroes on Veterans Day Minnesotans are getting ready to honor heroes on Tuesday, which is Veterans Day. Many cities across the state are set to host events to honor those who served their country. The state's official Veterans Day program will take place in Mankato, with Gov. Tim Walz scheduled to be in attendance; however, many other events are also planned. Below is a list of just some of the Veterans Day events planned on Tuesday. State of Minnesota Veterans Day Celebration - Location: 100 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Mankato, MN - 11:30 a.m. " WWII documentary film screening (optional)...