A Minneapolis man who allegedly expressed admiration for the truck attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people has been accused of trying to join the Islamic State group, federal prosecutors announced Friday.

Thousands of people are descending to New Orleans this weekend ahead of Mardi Gras. A new Minneapolis restaurant called Lagniappe is bringing the cuisine to the Twin Cities.

A Minneapolis man who allegedly expressed admiration for the truck attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people has been accused of trying to join the Islamic State group, federal prosecutors announced Friday.

Mardi Gras! The holiday, centered in New Orleans, takes place March 4. Minneapolis restaurant Lagniappe visited KARE 11 News at Noon to share authentic recipes to celebrate the day. Executive chef Isaiah Durand brought King Cake and turtle soup to share the traditions of the day.

The FBI combed through Hassan’s social media posts and found several posts praising ISIS, including the man who rammed a vehicle into a crowd on New Year’s Day in New Orleans. Another video had him proudly displaying an ISIS flag in his vehicle.

A Minneapolis man who allegedly expressed admiration for the truck attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people has been accused of trying to join the Islamic State group.

A Minneapolis man has been arrested and charged after trying to join the terrorist organization ISIS. Prosecutors say the man, Abdisatar Ahmed Hassan, tried to travel from Minnesota to Somalia twice to join ISIS,

Executive chef Isaiah Durand brought King Cake and turtle soup to share the traditions of the day. King Cake is usually decorated in purple, gold and green sugar to celebrate Mardi Gras. Lagniappe is located on Lake Street in Minneapolis and highlights Creole and New Orleans recipes and tasty cocktails. Click here to see more about the restaurant.

Thousands of people are descending to New Orleans this weekend ahead of Mardi Gras. A new Minneapolis restaurant called Lagniappe is bringing the cuisine to the Twin Cities.

With two teenagers in tow, a single mother in New Orleans looked for her future empty nest along the Mardi Gras parade routes. Here’s what she found.

A Minneapolis man has been charged with attempting to provide support to ISIS, including traveling to Somalia on multiple occasions to try to join the terrorist organization.

Mardi Gras festivities were underway early Tuesday in New Orleans despite a forecast of severe weather expected later in the day.