News across Hennepin County
France Avenue Closure Between West 69th and West 76th Streets
Closure begins 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, for sewer work associated with the West 72nd Street improvements project. The closure is expected to last three weeks.
Sixth ‘Century Home’ in Edina Designated in 2026
There have only been three owners of this Browndale Avenue home, a modernized Spanish Colonial Revival house built in 1925 along Minnehaha Creek.
Nominations to be Collected for Human Rights Award
The City of Edina will begin accepting nominations Sept. 14 for the 2026 Tom Oye Human Rights Award, recognizing individuals or groups in the community.
Enjoy Free Coffee with Edina Police Officers at ‘Brew with the Blue’
Community members of all ages are invited to enjoy free coffee and casual conversation with Edina Police Officers during “Brew with the Blue”.
Fall Into the Arts Festival Returns to Centennial Lakes Sept. 12 & 13
The 22nd-annual Edina Fall Into the Arts Festival is returning Sept. 12 and Sept. 13 to Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. S., and the adjacent parking lot at 7601 France Ave. S.
Hold Steady for our 2026 Minnesota State Fair Coverage
If you’re looking for exhaustive and without-fear-or-favor writeups of the new foods and drinks of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair, hang tight and hit our Substack page Friday, Aug. 27 at 7am for a comprehensive, if not exhaustive, update for our 14-person team. Paying subscribers…
South Metro Public Safety Training Facility to Celebrate New Tactical Training Building
The public is invited to a Sept. 1 ribbon-cutting for the South Metro Public Safety Training Facility’s new “Sim House.”
Two Finalists Named for Edina’s Fifth City Manager
Laurie Hokkanen and Jason Wedel have been named finalists for the position of City Manager and will be interviewed again in early September.
Bagel Nouveau and Porridge Bread: Two Razava Bread Company Stories
These stories about Razava Bread Company come from the July 10, 2026 edition of the Heavy Table Substack newsletter and are written by Eli Radtke (bagels) and Stacy Brooks (porridge bread). BAGEL NOUVEAU Razava Bread Company of Saint Paul isn’t making New York bagels or Montreal…
The Globe-Trotting Patisserie: B’beri Desserts
This story was originally published in the Nov. 11, 2022 edition of the Tap newsletter. We’re republishing it here upon the news that the B’beri Desserts founders are opening an Afro-Caribbean-inspired restaurant called Arch and River in the former Owamni space. From Bonaberi,…
Minnesota has charged an ICE officer with assault for alleged actions during immigration surge
Hennepin County officials say these are the first charges filed against a federal immigration agent related to the crackdown that brought thousands of federal officers to the state. The widespread operation led to the shooting deaths of two American citizens.
Arab American Heritage Flavors at Milkjam Creamery in Minneapolis
Food has an incredible potential to expand our perspectives and connect us across cultures. If that food happens to be ice cream from Milkjam Creamery? Even better. Each month, Milkjam creates four limited run flavors focused on a specific theme. April’s flavors commemorate…