New U.S. Bank Stadium GM John Drum comes with baseball, football, hockey credentials
ASM Global named John Drum to permanently oversee bookings and event operations at the $1.1. billion giant.
Hennepin County prosecutor to end bail for several low-level offenses
But critics say the policy won't result in meaningful change.
U.S. Bank Stadium reserve predicted to mushroom to nearly half a billion by '25
E-pulltab sales fuel surprisingly resilient fund created to pay off state's share of four-year-old building.
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Minnesota lawmakers hope to revive stalled push for sprinklers in old high-rises
Spurred by a fatal fire in Minneapolis, bill became stalled during pandemic.
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Up to 5" of snow in today's Twin Cities forecast
This looks like the final dose of snow for 2020, according to the National Weather Service.
Minneapolis
Mpls. council gives initial OK to $8M in cuts to police budget
The money will be moved to other city departments to expand violence prevention programs, launch mental health crisis teams, train dispatchers to assess mental health calls and have other city employees handle parking and property damage reports.
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Once homeless, a Minneapolis man now strives to live in the place he helped build
Through hard work and the help of others, Allen Touche may get the stability he has longed for.
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Despite cold and Park Board pleas, homeless encampments persist in three parks
Offers of shelter have been refused, but Park Board worries about safety hazards as winter sets in.
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Minneapolis council divided over whether to redirect money from police
Minneapolis leaders must strike a deal this week about the future of policing in the city as they balance George Floyd's legacy with a crime…
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Bryan Tyner approved as next Minneapolis fire chief
Bryan Tyner will succeed John Fruetel, who is retiring.
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Minneapolis council OKs $1 million police brutality settlement
Mpls. council agrees to pay a man assaulted by an off-duty officer, but objections remain.
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University of Minnesota student injured in chemical explosion inside campus laboratory
The student suffered noncritical injuries and is being treated at a hospital.
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Projections show Minneapolis schools face challenging financial future
The district faces challenges from pandemic expenses and declining enrollment.
Minneapolis
Carjacking in broad daylight in Minneapolis
A neighbor's surveillance camera captured the sound of shots fired as a pair of suspects attempted to carjack a woman in south Minneapolis on Nov. 27, while a bystander who wished to remain anonymous captured the suspects in a photo.
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Minneapolis mayor, business groups announce $5 million in private spending to transform public safety
The announcement comes hours before the City Council will debate next year's police budget.
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Hundreds of Minneapolis residents demand changes to policing, public safety
Livestreamed turnout was unprecedented.
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Minnesota's traffic fatality count so far in 2020 now equal to all of last year
Speeding and lack of seat belt use are factors fueling this year's tally.
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'Staggering' surge in violent carjackings continues citywide
Such attacks were up 537% compared with last November, worrying residents.
Business
Bidder's nearly $2K wins him the big red 'K' from atop the former Lake Street Kmart
Buyer intends to gussy up the 9-foot-tall letter as a Christmas ornament.
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Minneapolis mayor, police chief call proposal to cut department funding 'irresponsible and untenable'
Minneapolis mayor, chief support reforms, but not at cost of major staff cuts.
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