The Twin Cities sit on opposing shores of the mighty Mississippi River—Minneapolis is big brother to smaller and sleepier St.

The weekend brings Dane Cook, Mike Tyson and KC and The Sunshine Band to the Rockford area, along with holiday events, fundraisers, live music and more.

Louise Cooney and her fiancé Mark Sweeney are just days away from saying I Do but how did they first cross paths? The couple ...