🌱 FBI Investigating Nonprofit + Uptown Theater Plans Renovation

Hello, Minneapolis! Thanks for starting your Sunday with Patch.

First, today's weather: Cold; snow late in the p.m.. High: 10 Low: 8.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Minneapolis:

1. The FBI is investigating local organization Feeding Our Future for "an alleged pattern of deception, money laundering and fraud," according to a CBS report. The Minneapolis program allegedly stole "tens of millions of dollars" while claiming to feed children in need. (CBS)

2. Two teenagers from St. Paul are facing several charges for a string of robberies and carjackings across the area over the past two weeks. In addition to Minneapolis, the pair were linked to crimes in White Bear Lake, Roseville, Eagan and more neighboring towns. (KSTP)

3. New members of the Minneapolis City Council are looking for solutions to the Twin Cities crime spike. LaTrisha Vetaw and Elliot Payne were named chair and vice-chair of the city's Public Health & Public Safety committees. They hope to reduce crime in the area by adding "alternative responses" in addition to police. (KSTP)

4. Former advertising executive William Dunlap has died at the age of 83. The former CEO of Campbell Mithun "cared deeply for every employee," colleague Steve Gordon said. (Paid source: Star Tribune)

5. The Uptown Theater will undergo a "major overhaul" after sitting vacant for almost a year. Owners are looking to convert the space into an entertainment venue. The theater has been at the corner of Lagoon and Hennepin Avenues since 1916. (KARE11)

Today in Minneapolis:

• The Wedding Fair™ bridal expo returns to the Hyatt Regency. (Noon)
• The Parlour Food Truck visits Broken Clock Brewing. (Noon)
• Last chance to see "Come From Away" before it leaves Orpheum Theatre. (1 p.m.)
• The Timberwolves take on the Nets at Target Center. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Minnesota's unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest point since 2019. (KNSI)
• Williams Uptown Pub & Peanut Bar is closed indefinitely. (KSTP)
• A new episode of "Zoë Bakes" will air tonight on Magnolia Network, starring Minneapolis pastry chef Zoë François. (Zoë Bakes)
• The U.S. Pond Hockey Championships are in town through Jan. 30. (U.S. Pond Hockey)
• Minneapolis filmmaker Andrew Semans made his Sundance Film Festival debut last night with "Resurrection." A second virtual screening is set for today at 9 a.m. (Sundance)

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