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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.

Minneapolis police chief to step down at year’s end

Minneapolis Police Chief Tim Dolan announces he'll retire at year's end. His legacy: Less crime, more technology, some controversy.

Updated: April 25, 2012, - 11:19 PM

Brittani Senser tells of being 'furious' after fatal I-94 crash

On the first full day of testimony, Brittani Senser talked about what led Amy Senser to come forward.

Updated: April 24, 2012, - 11:37 PM

April 23: Mom says slain 3-year-old can’t rest in peace

Terrell Mayes Jr.'s mother says she won't rest, either, until his killer is caught. "That was my child, so I'm going to keep my feet to the streets."

Updated: April 23, 2012, - 10:30 PM

Suspect in north Minneapolis bicycle killing released

Evidence against him is insufficient, prosecutors said.

Updated: April 16, 2012, - 07:58 PM

Dangerous dogs are a quandary for police

Recent shootings of threatening dogs have led to injury of an officer and risks to citizens.

Updated: April 15, 2012, - 09:31 PM

Cedar Towing faces fine in settlement

The city's largest tow operator would keep license in a deal up for approval.

Updated: April 13, 2012, - 09:17 PM

April 11: Mpls. robbery turns deadly

Witness: Man was killed after three youths tried to rob him of his bicycle.

Updated: April 12, 2012, - 09:35 PM

Man now held in Mpls. killing was found incompetent in '09

That determination came from a judge in a mental health commitment hearing.

Updated: April 12, 2012, - 09:35 PM

Mob attacks bring call for earlier curfew

Changes to curfew times and bus routes are under consideration to discourage youth crime.

Updated: March 31, 2012, - 11:23 AM

Woman, 92, dies in 2-car crash on Lake Street

No one at Midori's Floating World Cafe saw the car wreck Thursday morning outside the restaurant's front door, but they all heard it, said owner Midori Mori-Flomer.

Updated: March 29, 2012, - 03:18 PM