Matt McKinney

Reporter | Public safety
Phone: 612-673-7329
Matt writes stories from Minneapolis, chiefly about crime, but has also told readers about a dying man who recovered his stolen bicycle so he could pass it on to his children; a house built so well it doesn’t need a furnace; a man who died a virtual stranger in his own neighborhood, despite having lived a full life; and shortcomings in the city’s public auctions process. He once wrote a poem about the weather. And the newspaper published it.

Recent content from Matt McKinney

Minneapolis police overtime costs plummet

The 2011 overtime bill came in $2.5 million under budget.

Updated: February 03, 2012, - 06:54 AM

Charges aim to deal a blow to Native Mob

Federal charges against 24 suspected members of the violent gang are seen as a victory for the Indian community and beyond.

Updated: January 28, 2012, - 01:25 PM

Body on a bench finds a name, peace

It took some time, but neighbors finally filled in the blanks about a man who died on the shores of Lake Nokomis.

Updated: January 20, 2012, - 07:21 AM

The block where Terrell lived

The folks who live on the north Minneapolis block where 3-year-old Terrell Mayes Jr. was killed by a stray bullet say they hear gunfire all the time.

Updated: January 12, 2012, - 10:11 AM

Violent crime down 6% in Mpls.

But the annual report also noted a rash of stealing and recent tragic deaths of children.

Updated: January 06, 2012, - 06:37 PM

Jan. 4: Terrell's service filled with sadness, resolve

Terrell Mayes Jr., struck down by a stray bullet Dec. 26, was laid to rest in a ceremony filled with love, emotion and a call to action.

Updated: January 04, 2012, - 10:56 PM

Minneapolis gunshot injuries decline

Five-year drop attributed to anti-crime strategies such as youth programs.

Updated: January 01, 2012, - 10:52 PM

Dec. 28: Minneapolis boy's death puts focus on daily strain of gunfire

The bullet that killed Terrell Mayes was one of hundreds fired in Minneapolis this year.

Updated: December 28, 2011, - 11:48 PM

Stray bullet hits boy, 3, in the head in Mpls. home

Police have no suspects and believe the residents of the house weren't the targets of the shots. The toddler is gravely wounded.

Updated: December 27, 2011, - 12:41 PM

Dec. 27: Stray bullet kills Mpls. 3-year-old

He is the city's youngest homicide victim this year, even after a summer that saw a shocking series of killings of three boys ages 11, 12 and 15.

Updated: December 27, 2011, - 09:55 AM

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