Minneapolis News Update – February 2, 2026

Local Events and Community Initiatives in Minneapolis

Minneapolis residents have a variety of events to look forward to today, February 2, 2026. Here’s a roundup of what’s happening in the city:

Concerts and Performances

• Lord of the Lost at First Avenue
  German dark rockers, Lord of the Lost, are touring with their latest melancholic manifesto of darkness, Opus Noir Volumes one and two, with Volume three scheduled for release in October.
• Macbeth at Guthrie Theater
  The Guthrie Theater presents a preview of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, ‘Macbeth,’ at 7:30 PM on the Wurtele Thrust Stage. (allevents.in)
• Jade Eagleson at 7th Street Entry
  Country music artist Jade Eagleson performs at 6:00 PM at the 7th Street Entry. (allevents.in)
• Café Accordion Orchestra with Prudence Johnson
  Enjoy a delightful performance blending French musettes with swing, ballads, tangos, and more, featuring vocalist Prudence Johnson, at 7:00 PM.

Community and Educational Events

• Drug & Alcohol Recovery Meeting
  A support meeting for individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorders, held at 5:00 PM at IBEW Local 292 in Brooklyn Park.
• Virtual Seminar: Secrets and Symbols in Art
  An online seminar exploring how symbols and allegories function in art, scheduled for 11:00 AM via Zoom.
• MinneAMA: Showing Up for Each Other and Our Community
  A virtual community discussion at 12:00 PM via Zoom, focusing on supporting local communities.

Local News Highlights

• Columbia Heights School Closure
  Classes are canceled today at Columbia Heights Public Schools due to a credible threat. School officials advised no students or staff to report, citing an abundance of caution.
• Five-Year-Old Released from ICE Detention
  Five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father, Adrian, have been released from immigration detention in Texas. Their case drew national attention after photos showed Liam being taken into custody in his driveway.

Upcoming Events

• Cana Dinner at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
  A celebration of marriage for married and engaged couples, featuring Mass, dinner, and activities, scheduled for Saturday, February 7th. Reservations are required by February 2nd.

Weather Forecast

Today’s weather in Minneapolis is expected to be partly sunny with a high of 26°F and a slight chance of snow. Winds will be from the north-northwest at 5 to 15 mph, with a precipitation chance of 8%. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with a low of 15°F and a 12% chance of precipitation.

Sources

• KFAI Events Calendar
• IBEW Local 292 Event
• Twin Cities Geek Event Listings
• Minnesota News Network Morning Headlines
• Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church News
• 2026 Minnesota General Strike