Mayor Frey asks Black community for help after Floyd killing, unrest
Aides pushed for him to have a more visible presence out in the community, and the mayor has vowed to expand his connections.
Brooks: Encampments are sign of homeless crisis bigger than any one of us
Government agencies, nonprofits and activists are trying — sometime collaborating, sometimes clashing — as they respond.
'They want to talk to somebody': Black therapists try to regroup after riots
Several Black therapists lost offices in riots as their clients needed them most.
Minneapolis
Mpls. chief talked about duty to halt police misconduct years before Floyd death
In 2017, Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria “Rondo” Arradondo met with a small group of community activists who urged him to adopt a training program that…
Minneapolis
Five takeaways from this week's Minnesota Poll
A Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll offered a glimpse of how Minneapolis voters view their police department, city leaders, and proposals to change policing.
Minneapolis
Two Twin Cities suburban men face federal arson charges for late May blaze at Wells Fargo branch
They are the latest in more than dozen federal arson, rioting cases filed since the riots after George Floyd's killing.
Minneapolis
Mpls. Council panel OKs new home for Third Precinct officers
A City Council committee signed off on $1.2 million-a-year lease about half a mile north of its former headquarters on East Lake Street.
Coronavirus
Vikings trying to get fans into stadium, but unlikely for opener
Vikings officials are hoping to get thousands of their fans into U.S. Bank Stadium, although that's not likely for the home opener Sept. 13 against the Green Bay Packers.
Minneapolis
George Floyd mural outside Cup Foods defaced
The vandalism comes as city officials are weighing how to both reopen and preserve 38th and Chicago,
Minneapolis
New Minneapolis Council Member Jamal Osman to be sworn in next week
When Osman is sworn in Aug. 28, he will bring the City Council back to its full complement of 13 members.
Minneapolis
West Maka Ska? Minneapolis considers changing name of neighborhood
It's expected to head to the full council and Mayor Jacob Frey next week.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis sued over police funding: City 'is in a crisis'
The activists' lawsuit cites an increase in crime.
Minneapolis
Brewers fans go to great heights for in-person peek at Twins game
Pete and Jan Zlebek rented a portable aerial lift Tuesday and parked it on the top level of a parking garage just outside of center field to watch the Twins play the Brewers.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis police union president Kroll bashes chief in radio interview
Saying he won't back down, he pledged not to retire any time soon
Minneapolis
Review of Minneapolis off-duty police work being put on hold again
City leaders want to rein in the loosely regulated system, saying some officers work exceptionally long hours, raising concerns about liability and health.
Minneapolis
Names of two recent Minneapolis homicide victims made public
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office has released the names of two men recently shot to death in Minneapolis.Ronald Smith Jr., 21, of St. Cloud,…
Minneapolis
Lawyer for ex-officer Lane charged in Floyd killing says he 'did nothing wrong'
Attorney Earl Gray attacks Floyd as a habitual drug user with a violent past.
Minneapolis
Pair of homicides push Minneapolis total in 2020 above all of last year
State's largest city could be headed for its most violent year in at least two decades, joining others across country that have seen a pandemic spike.
Minneapolis
Audio of investigators questioning officer in George Floyd killing released
This is the first time in Minnesota history such recordings have been released before trial.
Minneapolis
Despite outcry, Londel French still sees parks as a refuge for homeless
Commissioner says it was right to offer them a refuge in Minneapolis parks.
Minneapolis
Gunfire kills man found in speeding vehicle in south Minneapolis
The driver is not considered a suspect; no arrests have been made.
Minneapolis
Poll: Most city voters see racial bias in Minneapolis police
A new Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll also found that a large majority has a favorable view of the Black Lives Matter movement.
East Metro
Woodbury paramedic says he was retaliated against for refusing to inject ketamine
Woodbury accused over ketamine, false records.
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- George Floyd mural outside Cup Foods defaced
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