Minneapolis is once again the battleground for some of the nation’s top breakdancers as the Red Bull BC One Cypher returns on Saturday, March 29. The energy will be electric as B-boys and B-girls from across the country battle for their shot at the national finals in Denver.
The Evolution of Breaking in the Twin Cities
For decades, breaking has been more than just a dance in Black and Brown communities—it has been a form of storytelling, resistance, and self-expression. From the early days of hip-hop’s emergence to its global influence today, B-boys and B-girls have carried the culture forward with gravity-defying footwork, intricate freezes, and unshakable confidence. Minneapolis has long been a hub for breaking talent, and this year’s competition promises to shine a spotlight on some of the best dancers in the nation.
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A Night of High-Flying Action
The competition kicks off at 7:00 p.m. CDT at the newly unveiled Royalston Square, an immersive event space operated by Entourage Events Group just outside the North Loop in downtown Minneapolis. Spectators can expect a knockout-style tournament featuring both local and national dancers, each hungry for the championship title.
Hosted by Jake Riley of House of Dance (Boogie B), the event will showcase not only technical prowess but also the raw energy and spirit that define breaking.
For those looking to step onto the battle floor themselves, the Open Qualifier on Friday, March 28, offers an opportunity to prove their skills and earn a place in the main event.
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More Than Just a Competition
The Red Bull BC One Cypher isn’t just about crowning a champion—it’s about preserving and celebrating the legacy of breaking. What began in the Bronx as a means of creative expression for Black and Latino youth has since taken center stage globally, even earning a place in the 2024 Olympics. Yet, at its core, breaking remains deeply rooted in community, culture, and respect.
Whether you’re a lifelong hip-hop enthusiast or new to the art of breaking, this event is a must-see moment for Minneapolis.
General admission: $10 | Tickets available on Eventbrite
Come witness the next generation of champions as they take the stage, push boundaries, and leave it all on the floor.
A United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis from Chicago was reportedly diverted after an “unruly passenger” tried to breach the cockpit late on Friday.
The FBI and police responded to reports of a security concern with the passenger, who was detained by police at the Dane county regional airport in Madison, Wisconsin.
The flight continued its journey to Minneapolis, landing early on Saturday morning, according to FlightAware data. There were no reported injuries among the 147 passengers and six crew members onboard the flight.
A United spokesperson said flight 2005 “landed safely in Madison … to address a security concern with an unruly passenger”.
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The FBI in Milwaukee said the agency was notified of the flight’s diversion, and its agents, along with local law enforcement, responded to the airport.
“A subject was detained by the [local] sheriff’s office, and afterwards passengers resumed their flight,” an FBI spokesperson said.
In air traffic communications reported by NBC News, personnel onboard the plane could be heard discussing the attempted cockpit breach with ground control.
“I do not believe they ever cuffed him, but they were able to finally get control of him after multiple attempts to try to breach the cockpit,” a member of the crew said. “I believe at this point he is seated in a seat and flanked with law enforcement officers on either side.”
Aircraft hijackings are almost unheard of in the US since the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001, when four aircraft were taken over by Islamic extremists, including two that crashed into and destroyed New York’s World Trade Center.
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But between 1968 and 1972, known as hijacking’s so-called golden age, more than 130 US planes were hijacked. Many of those hijackers demanded to be flown to Cuba.
CHICAGO (WLS) — A United Airlines flight that left Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Friday was diverted due to an unruly passenger, officials said.
United flight 2005 from Chicago was headed to Minneapolis but landed in Madison, Wisconsin.
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“United flight 2005 from Chicago to Minneapolis landed safely in Madison, Wisconsin to address a security concern with an unruly passenger,” the airline said in a statement. “The flight is expected to continue to Minneapolis later on Friday.”
An ICE agent facing several assault charges in connection with a January shooting involving two Venezuelan people in Minnesota has been arrested in Texas, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office said.
Christian Castro was charged earlier this month with four counts of second-degree assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime.
CNN is working to determine whether Castro has an attorney and has reached out to the Department of Homeland Security for comment.
Castro faces those charges in connection with the shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan man shot in the leg through the front door of a Minneapolis home. The incident took place during the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement blitz in the Twin Cities.
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Originally, Sosa-Celis and his cousin Alfredo A. Aljorna were facing federal charges after DHS said they had attacked an agent, prompting him to fire a defensive shot.
But the Justice Department dropped the charges in February, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement said two of its agents, who made false statements about the incident under oath, were placed on administrative leave.
