Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis loses bid to host Sundance Film Festival
Minneapolis is out of the running as a host for the Sundance Film Festival.
The city did not advance to the final round of bidding in the competition to be the new home for the largest independent film festival in the U.S., according to an email from a member of the local bid team.
Sundance Film Festival has been held in Park City, Utah for 40 years. When organizers announced in April they were searching for a new home for the 2027 festival, the Minneapolis City Council moved to submit a bid. The city submitted its proposal on June 21.
Minnesotans from across the private and philanthropic sectors and city and state government quickly came together to make a compelling case for Minneapolis, Kate Mortenson of the bid team wrote in an email.
“As one of [a] handful of cities invited to submit a full proposal, we were able to make a compelling case for Minneapolis that highlighted our incredible assets. While we are disappointed, this process has shown that we are a tight-knit, agile and willing community,” Mortenson wrote.
The selection committee said that they were impressed with the city’s proposal and capability with large events.
Premiere vocal ensemble, Cantus is bringing the songs of Dolly Parton to the stage with fresh interpretations. The show will cover her classics like “Jolene,” “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You.” Cantus Presents, COVERS: Dolly & Friends runs through June 7th at the Luminary Arts Center at 700 N 1st St. in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a man seriously injured Tuesday afternoon.
The crash happened near Oliver Avenue North and Lowry Avenue North just before 2 p.m., according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
Investigators say an SUV struck another vehicle, which then collided with a motorcyclist. The driver of the SUV then fled the scene.
The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. Police say the driver of the other vehicle was not injured.
No arrests have been made as of Tuesday night.
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