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Red Bull BC One Cypher: Celebrating Breaking in Minneapolis | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
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.
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.
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.
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The scene of the crash at 26th Avenue North and Emerson Avenue North in Minneapolis. (FOX 9)
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A Minneapolis woman was sentenced for her role in a deadly crash that killed two women and injured two other people in December 2024.
READ MORE: Minneapolis woman charged in fatal high-speed crash faces additional charges
Woman sentenced in fatal Minneapolis crash
Big picture view:
Prosecutors say Teniki Steward drove a Buick Enclave into a bus shelter and a Ford Explorer after speeding through a red light.
Both of the women in the Ford Explorer died in the crash. They were identified as 53-year-old Ester Jean Fulks and 57-year-old Rose Elaine Reece.
During the crash, the Ford Explorer went off the road, injuring a 17-year-old boy who was waiting for a school bus.
The passenger in Steward’s vehicle also suffered injuries.
Minneapolis police said that Steward was also injured in the crash.
Steward pleaded guilty to multiple murder charges.
What they’re saying:
During the sentencing, the daughter of one of the victims had a statement read on her behalf:
“There’s nothing that can truly prepare you for the moment your entire world is taken from you. Losing my mom has left a pain in my heart that words will never be able to explain.”
What’s next:
Minnesota law requires that Steward serves at least two-thirds of her sentence, a bit under eight-and-a-half years, in prison.
Fatal Emerson and 26th crash
The backstory:
According to the criminal complaint, through surveillance videos from the scene of the crash and witnesses, investigators learned that Steward, driving the Buick Enclave, had been driving at a high rate of speed northbound on Emerson Avenue North.
Before the fatal crash, Steward sped through the intersection of Emerson Avenue North and Broadway Avenue North, running a red light and nearly causing a crash, the charges said.
Steward then continued to speed northbound down Emerson Avenue North, and ran another red light at 26th Avenue North, hitting the Ford Explorer, which was traveling eastbound, according to the complaint.
The Ford Explorer had been at the intersection of Emerson and 26th on a green light.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty shared the following statement:
“This was an egregious act that took Rose and Esther’s lives and injured a child waiting to go to school at a bus stop. Ms. Steward was driving at extremely dangerous speeds on city streets and narrowly avoided multiple collisions before the incident occurred. Third-degree murder charges are appropriate to hold her accountable and protect our community.”
The Source: This story uses information gathered from an Olmsted County court appearance and previous FOX 9 reporting.
A motorcyclist is dead after an early morning crash in Minneapolis Friday morning.
The Minnesota State Patrol said that at 1:20 a.m., a Suzuki Motorcycle going north on I-35W at Johnson Street hit the left side of the median guard rail.
The motorcycle continued north for about another quarter mile before coming to a rest on the right-hand side.
State Patrol said the rider came to rest on the left shoulder. He was later identified as 21-year-old Andrew James Neuberger.
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