A Minnesota town now boasts the worldβs tallest nutcracker
Luverne, Minnesota, now boasts the world's tallest nutcracker, Verne the Patriot, standing at over 65 feet. The post A Minnesota town now boasts the worldβs…
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A βBig, Beautiful Billβ For Landlords? Challenge To Mayorβs Housing Plan Slammed By Tenant Groups
Ald. Gilbert Villegas defended the competing proposal as a starting point for negotiations as advocates warned it could leave some renters with fewer protections.
Read full article βGoose Islandβs 2026 Bourbon County Lineup Revealed
The brewery's annual Black Friday release of barrel-aged stouts will make barleywine fans happy. This year's series also includes apple crisp and pineapple upside-down cake…
Read full article βImmigrant Neighbors Skip Mutual Aid Event As ICE Fears Increase
Latino immigrants did not show up to a South Side food pantry despite making up a growing population in the area. Organizers believe they are…
Read full article βGilda Basque Tavern Brings Spanish Pintxos To West Town With Crowdfunding Help
Chef-partners Jeremy Leven, Rafael Esparza and Anthony Baier raised $20,000 to get across the finish line and join Chicago Avenue's vibrant restaurant row.
Read full article βFeds used data from metro area traffic cameras during ICE surge
Plus: Wildfires hit tourism; trial begins over racial slur; discrimination hurts healthcare; Ramsey County Sheriff ups outreach; record lottery jackpot and more. The post Feds…
Read full article βLincoln Park Late-Night Bars Could Face Crackdown After βShockingβ Fatal Shooting
The shooting death of a 30-year-old man came just weeks after another incident left a woman wounded. Thatβs prompted calls for tougher restrictions on late-night…
Read full article ββPut on some protest jewelryβ β Fringe Fest teaser is a very 2026 take on a 2025 show
Minneapolis sketch and improv star Lauren Anderson is back with a pre-Fringe Festival βJewelry Power Elite,β updated with some activism. The post βPut on some…
Read full article βOfficials, Neighbors Question If City Policies Aimed At Protecting Immigrants Are Being Followed
The mayor asked Chicagoans to report crimes by immigration agents to police on the same day a city committee decried the slow adoption of a…
Read full article βCheryl Reeveβs record-setting odyssey with the Lynx is far from finished
Even after 16 seasons, the Lynx head coach continues to evolve in her ongoing pursuit of excellence on and off the court. The post Cheryl…
Read full article βSmashburger House & Wings Takes Over Former Taquizas Valdez In Irving Park
The restaurant specializes in burgers with flavors from around the world, taking inspiration from the ownersβ years of running and working at taquerias.
Read full article βMinnesota summers are too short for bad air quality
We can more effectively address wildfires, but we can also cut pollution and make Minnesota's air more resilient when smoke and ozone-forming heat arrives.Β The…
Read full article βSingle mothers lost months of income hiding from ICE β and now canβt afford to renew immigration papers
They survived ICE's takeover in Minneapolis. But now their DACA protections are set to expire, leaving dozens scrambling to afford hundreds of dollars in fees…
Read full article βChicagoβs βConcrete Beachβ Is Going Viral On Social Media. Hereβs Why Locals Love It
The internet is roasting Chicagoans for their love of the "concrete beach." Despite the flak, some residents said they prefer the concrete over the city's…
Read full article βHow S.Rosenβs Became The King Of Chicago-Style Hot Dog Buns
S.Rosen's Mary Ann, the go-to brand for hot dog stands across the city, is churning out 4 million buns a week from an unassuming building…
Read full article βHow The Wildfire Smoke Is Impacting Unhoused People In Chicago
Leaders and health experts have urged people to stay inside when the air quality is poor β but that's not possible for all Chicagoans.
Read full article βVacant Englewood Site, Including Lot Once Owned By βWorst Landowner,β To Become Apartments
E.G. Woode, a collective known for redeveloping dilapidated properties, will helm the $18 million project bringing 36 units and retail space to the 63rd Street…
Read full article βPHOTOS: Silver Room Block Party Returns: βItβs Like A Family Reunionβ
Founder Eric Williams' beloved festival is βback for goodβ β and now at the Salt Shed β after he ended it in 2023 due to…
Read full article βMinneapolis police investigating two weekend mass shootings
Nine people were shot early Sunday morning outside an Uptown nightclub, then five more less than 24 hours later near East 19th Street and Nicollet…
Read full article βAs college graduates fret over finding jobs, a record shortage of workers is projected
In fields like healthcare and education, economists predict there will soon be more jobs than qualified people to fill them. States including Minnesota are looking…
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