Supreme Court rules environmental lawsuit against Minneapolis 2040 plan can continue
Advocacy groups wanted Minneapolis to complete an environmental review before approving the 2040 plan.
NYT: Chauvin agreed to plea; feds reject deal
The federal government's approval of the summer guilty plea to third-degree murder was needed because Chauvin, who had asked to serve his time in a federal prison, wanted assurance he would not face federal civil rights charges. An official said then-Attorney General William Barr worried that a plea deal would be perceived as too lenient.
Diner owners sue Minneapolis over damage from Floyd unrest
It's the first lawsuit against Minneapolis for property damage during the unrest following George Floyd's death.
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Mayor Frey honors woman whose quick thinking rescued child from stolen vehicle
The mayor thanked Barbara Gusse for saving a life in identifying a missing SUV with a 1-year-old inside.
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Attorney seeks to block Facebook videos of George Floyd's death from trial
Attorney for accused ex-officer J. Alexander Kueng says they're irrelevant.
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Old Minneapolis public housing towers get new fire safety systems, upgrades
The housing authority follows through with its promise to not displace residents after its partnership with private investors.
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Officers of color barred from guarding Chauvin sue Ramsey County
The officers allege discrimination and a hostile work environment.
Business
Surge in demand for pleasure boating amid pandemic has Minnesota builders busy
The facility in New York Mills that builds Lund and Crestliner boats has added 114 positions in past 6 months and needs to fill 60 more.
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Brooks: Par for the course as Park Board debate over Hiawatha course continues
For years, the Park Board has reviewed proposals to restore part of the watershed around Hiawatha while still preserving the park for the public to enjoy. Next week, the board will hold the latest of many public hearings on the updated master plan for the site.
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Cold won't stop school on 'first' day back for Minneapolis students
The district said in an e-mail that temperatures are not expected to dip below its threshold for suspending in-person schooling.
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Metro Transit taps artists to share hope and happiness
In spaces often used to peddle products and services, Metro Transit is now advertising hope and happiness.The transit agency commissioned five local artists to create…
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Minneapolis violent crimes soared in 2020 amid pandemic and the protests
Pandemic, shutdowns, unrest triggered a domino effect, leaders say.
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Baby 'all smiles' after being reunited with Mpls. family
A missing child and vehicle were located Saturday afternoon after an Amber Alert was declared when an SUV was stolen in Minneapolis with a 1-year-old boy in the back seat.
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Walz to activate Minnesota National Guard around Derek Chauvin's trial
The state is coordinating with other law enforcement agencies ahead of the trial.
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Minneapolis Mayor Frey nominates his interim planning director Andrea Brennan to stay in post
The interim Minneapolis planning and economic development director will soon take over in a longer-term role, if the City Council approves her nomination.This week, Mayor…
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Loppet ski races in Minneapolis this weekend called off due to extreme cold
The Loppet Foundation is also cutting short its Luminary Loppet, which will have its final day Friday.
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Minneapolis Park Board votes to stop permitting homeless camps
A divided board ended last summer's directives that set up the sanctuary program and will let agencies that specialize in human services take the lead.
Curious Minnesota
How did Minneapolis end up with a street named after a Persian king?
In the late 1800s, the population of Minneapolis was booming and city engineers sought to create alphabetical and numerical street grids that could be reliably navigated.
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Man killed in Minneapolis house fire is identified
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has identified a man who died Tuesday night in a house fire on Minneapolis' North Side.Firefighters pulled Tramund Michael Joseph,…
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A historic Minneapolis church is crumbling. Can anyone save it?
The First Church of Christ, Scientist is on its last legs after years of neglect. But the city won't let owners raze it.
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Jurors convict man who fatally hit girlfriend with car on Minneapolis sidewalk
He dragged her with his vehicle after hitting her, prosecutors alleged.
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Prosecutors in George Floyd case want to reinstate third-degree murder charges
Recent appeals court ruling in case of former MPD Officer Noor is cited
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Minneapolis has about 200 fewer officers available to work
Police Chief Medaria Arradondo is asking the City Council to release $6.4 million to hire additional officers. A final decision on whether to hire additional recruit classes could come next week.
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