Hundreds living in Powderhorn Park, neighbors seek answers
The efforts by those living in the encampments to forge more hospitable surroundings come as public officials and homeless advocates raise alarms that the growing settlement is neither safe nor sustainable.
Minneapolis' $156M budget hole may require up to 40 layoffs, Frey says
The proposal is far from final and must ultimately be approved by City Council. Frey said he would seek to minimize cuts for firefighters, police officers and 911 dispatchers.
Judge issues gag order in trial of ex-officers in George Floyd killing
Judge Peter Cahill wrote that "continuing" publicity from the attorneys in the case could create an unfair trial.
Minneapolis
Park Board overstated homeless camped out in Powderhorn
Powderhorn survey finds 282 campers, well below the Park Board's estimate.
Minneapolis
As gun violence continues, Minneapolis marchers plead for peace
Pleading for an end to the gun violence that has ravaged their city this spring and summer, marchers walked through the heart of north Minneapolis…
Minneapolis
Motorcyclist killed in crash in north Minneapolis
The wreck occurred midafternoon Thursday in a residential block.
Minneapolis
1,500 shut down freeway briefly to protest Ethiopia's treatment of Oromo
The Oromo, the largest ethnic group in Ethiopia, are engaged in a conflict with that country's government.
Minneapolis
MPD officers filing for PTSD disability at unprecedented levels, their attorney says
He said 150 Minneapolis police officers out of a sworn force of 850 have contacted him to start filing paperwork, a majority of them for symptoms of PTSD.
Minneapolis
Mayor Frey nominates Target executive to serve as Minneapolis city attorney
A high-level Target executive has been nominated to serve as Minneapolis' city attorney, Mayor Jacob Frey's office announced Friday.Jim Rowader was nominated by Frey and…
Minneapolis
Plymouth man charged in beating that killed grandmother, seriously injured mother and sister
A mentally ill man is charged with fatally beating his grandmother and seriously injuring his mother and sister. David R. Ekers, 34, of Plymouth, stands…
Minneapolis
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A deeper look at areas most damaged by rioting, looting in Minneapolis, St. Paul
Twin Cities restaurants and retail stores were hit the hardest in the rioting following George Floyd's killing.
Minneapolis
Union push at Tattersall Distilling upends Minn. craft beverage industry
Owners of distilleries and breweries are closely following the union push at Tattersall.
Minneapolis
North Minneapolis shooting victim was 24-year-old man
Bullets continued to fly Thursday night, when at least three people were injured in shootings in the city.
West Metro
Minnesota school district sees benefits to life after cops in schools
Arrests down in system that serves high-needs kids.
Coronavirus
Wells Fargo donates $400M to assist struggling minority businesses
The bank will donate PPP fees to help small businesses owned by Blacks and other minorities.
Minneapolis
Body-cam transcripts: George Floyd repeatedly begged police not to kill him
In his fatal encounter with Minneapolis police, George Floyd used the word "please" nearly five dozen times, according to newly released transcripts of police body camera footage.
Duluth
Minneapolis man who fatally crashed ATV in Carlton County is identified
The ATV rolled over and pinned the man, authorities said.
Minneapolis
Charges: Woman shot by man in Minneapolis gave birth at 20 weeks to his child before dying
The newborn has so far survived; the alleged shooter has yet to be caught.
Minneapolis
Mpls. shooting victim dies a day later, adding to toll of violent night
It was the second death from a series of shootings Tuesday with six victims. No arrests were made in any of the incidents.
Minneapolis
Owner of assisted-living Ceresota in downtown Mpls. files for bankruptcy
Bankruptcy records show debt in excess of $10 million for the downtown apartments.
Minneapolis
Fired officer Lane's attorney seeks dismissal of charges in Floyd's death
Transcripts of body-worn camera footage from the night George Floyd was killed and of an interview with one of the officers at the scene were also filed in court.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis council members questioned on plans to remake police
It came as Minneapolis Charter Commission members began unveiling their proposals for overhauling public safety.
Minneapolis
Cub Foods opens store in tent at E. Lake Street location badly damaged in riots
A scaled-down version of the closed Broadway store in Minneapolis will also open soon.
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