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Police arrest suspect in 2015 slaying of north Mpls. activist
Police officials said they arrested an 18-year-old suspect in the murder of Susan Spiller. He was 14 at the time.
Suspected serial rapist receives 10 years in prison in Mpls. cold case
Suspected serial rapist was convicted in 1983 killing of Lorri Mesedahl, 17.
Minneapolis police take Compstat-like approach to drug overdoses
Jurisdictions share information to help identify trends before they escalate into major problems.
Minneapolis names Sasha Cotton new violence prevention director
Cotton has served as the city's youth violence prevention coordinator since 2014.
New Minneapolis police liaison works to build bridges to LGBTQ community
Katie Miller is part of a new unit helping Minneapolis police seek broader solutions.
Minnetonka man investigated for harassment against all-black church
Black church in Minnetonka targeted.
Founder of Bike Cops for Kids named Minnesota Officer of the Year
Mike Kirchen helped the popular Bike Cops for Kids program get started.
Investigation continues into Minneapolis funeral shooting that left two injured
At least one suspect was arrested in connection with the shooting, police said.
Audit finds length of Minneapolis police hiring process is a hurdle in recruiting women, minorities
Issues present hurdle to recruiting women, minority police officers, review finds.
Man fatally shot near Mpls. police station was trying to break up fight
The shooting happened behind the Gay 90's — and steps from police precinct.
Mpls. police rethink pursuit policy after string of chases
The discussion comes after a string of high-speed police pursuits that ended in crashes involving injuries and even death.
Police, health officials on high alert after Mpls. has record 50 ODs in a week
Police say that further testing was needed to determine which drugs were involved, though opioids are strongly suspected.
Police urge vigilance after garage burglars strike south Minneapolis neighborhood
The overnight crime spree targeted at least nine garages or homes.
Victim of fatal shooting near Midtown Greenway identified
Authorities on Monday identified a 23-year-old man who was killed in an apparent ambush as he sat in a parked car last week on Minneapolis'…
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Minneapolis police promote 17 to leadership roles
In all, 17 Minneapolis police officers were promoted into leadership positions.
1 dead after late-night shooting in Minneapolis
The victim of an earlier homicide was identified as a 28-year-old northern Minnesota man.
Minneapolis police 'behind the ball' on years-old Department of Justice report
Department was advised to alter discipline policies.
Two members of MAD DADS arrested on drugs, weapons counts
Guns and drugs found in apartment of outreach workers, authorities say. Neither had been charged as of Wednesday afternoon.
Minneapolis looks at strains of off-duty cop work
The amount of OT paid out rose by $1.3 million in 2018.
St. Paul cop Benny Williams remembered for making a difference
It only seemed like everyone in St. Paul knew Benny Williams. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, for whom Williams was a driver, recently described how…
Police: 8 people shot across Minneapolis over 48-hour span
Police report an arrest in one of the incidents after a violent weekend.
Authorities believe man fatally shot in south Minneapolis was not intended target
Early-morning altercation escalated into gunfire.
Man dies after south Minneapolis altercation escalates into gunfire
His death was the city's eighth homicide of 2019.
Noor attorneys file motion for acquittal on murder, manslaughter charges
Such motions are common after convictions.
Access to guns a concern as Mpls. police seize more than 700 in 2018
North Side, Northeast rose so far this year; overall, numbers fell a third in past decade.
Police seek help on finding car involved in downtown Minneapolis slaying
No arrests made in downtown homicide.
Mike Freeman goes on medical leave a day after erratic behavior
The Hennepin County attorney's announcement that he needs "time away from the high stress running" of his office came the day after he was reportedly seen acting erratically at a crime prevention meeting in north Minneapolis.
In Noor case, Minneapolis police shooting policy was also on trial
But whether this will lead to changes to police use of force is in question.
Citing potential for harassment, judge in Noor case seals juror identities
Judge Kathryn Quaintance wrote that she will revisit the issue in 90 days.
Noor case spurred uncomfortable conversation about race and justice
Race lurked in the shadows of the monthlong trial.
Mohamed Noor's story began in Somalia, an ocean away
His testimony began to pull away the shroud of mystery that has surrounded the 33-year-old who repeatedly declined to speak with state investigators or a grand jury
Fire at black church in St. Paul was intentionally set, officials say
Police have no suspects so far, a spokesman said on Tuesday.
Noor's fate in Damond case is in jury's hands
Jurors are debating two versions of the 2017 killing that reverberated around the world: An officer who acted recklessly when he fired at a woman who had called 911, and one who used his training to stop a possible threat to him and his partner.
Surprise Noor witnesses testify about the noises they heard
The defense for the former Minneapolis police officer contends that a sudden sound startled the officer before the fatal shooting of Justine Ruszczyk Damond.
Noor breaks silence, recalls making 'split-second decision'
Former Minneapolis police officer's testimony marked the first time he has spoken publicly about the night Justine Ruszczyk Damond was killed in her south Minneapolis alley.
As Noor takes stand, clearer biography emerges of former Minneapolis cop
Fearing the outbreak of civil war in his native Somalia, Mohamed Noor’s father decided the time had come for his family to flee. So it…
Use-of-force expert: No force, not even Taser, justified in Noor's fatal encounter with Damond
Witnesses said Justine Damond was shot because of bad decisions; defense questions their credentials.
Defying mayor's ban, Mpls. police union offers free 'warrior' training
Union president said he consulted with attorneys, who said Jacob Frey's directive was unlawful.
Noor trial: BCA agent is pressed on his probe into sounds before Damond was shot
The prosecution aggressively questioned the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension about its inquiry into Justine Damond's killing.
Noor trial testimony: No fingerprints on squad belonged to Damond
A fingerprint specialist testified that none of the 51 prints belonged to Justine Ruszczyk Damond. But she said that doesn't necessarily eliminate the possibility Damond slapped the vehicle.
Man reprimanded after sending offensive e-mails to Hennepin County judges
A man has been barred from contacting Hennepin County judges after officials say he sent them numerous sexually explicit messages.In an April 18 letter, Chief…
Noor trial reveals deep fracture between Mpls. police, County Attorney's Office
Experienced attorneys say they have never seen such deep conflict between a law enforcement agency and prosecutor revealed in a Minnesota courtroom.
Man accused of yelling racial epithet before pulling out gun at Eden Prairie mall
Eyewitnesses told police that the 55-year-old could have retreated, but instead escalated the encounter by pulling out a gun, the complaint said.
Police: Dozens of cars stolen in northeast Minneapolis in recent weeks
No suspects have been identified, a police spokesman said.
Noor's former partner testifies he feared for life when silhouette appeared
Asked if the use of deadly force would've been premature, officer Matthew Harrity responded yes.
Noor jury sees teen's 29-second video of shooting's aftermath
The teenager recorded a 29-second clip of the immediate aftermath of the shooting.
Prosecutors assail fired Mpls. officer's supervisor for procedural missteps, secrecy
Questions of secrecy continue in Mohamed Noor's murder trial
Prosecutors in Noor case query officers about turning off body cams
Sgt. Jarrod Kunze took the stand Monday afternoon as Noor's murder trial entered its third week.
Man allegedly snuck revolver into Minneapolis police station
Gun possession charges have been lodged against a man who allegedly sneaked a silver revolver into an interview room at a downtown Minneapolis police station.A…
Noor trial unfolding amid debate over 'blue wall of silence'
Prosecution's witnesses include officers whose credibility they question.
Noor trial: Supervisor testifies fear of ambush was on officers' minds
After several incidents across the country, officers were on high alert, he said.
Noor trial: Fellow officers told Noor to keep quiet, contacted union officials
A chaotic scene unfolded immediately after Justine Ruszczyk Damond was shot.
Mpls. police chief names new deputy, inspectors in leadership shakeup
Three of the appointees were women.
'Even very quick' medical intervention would not have saved Justine Damond
Jurors heard 911 audio and saw video and photos of the crime scene in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor.
Judge's filing offers new details in Damond shooting aftermath
Within seconds, Noor's partner rushed from SUV to help Justine Ruszczyk Damond.
'I was in shock': Justine Damond's fiance gives emotional testimony at Noor trial
Don Damond was overwhelmed by tears at times when he recalled the night in 2017 Justine was fatally shot by a Minneapolis police officer, who is on trial for murder.
Jurors' implicit biases on minds of attorneys in Noor trial
With race expected to play a key role — Noor is black, Damond was white — attorneys have gone to some lengths to tease out racial bias among potential jurors, stemming from news coverage and personal experiences.
Police beards now allowed in Minneapolis, but not at the Final Four
Old policy still applies to new hires, honor guard and community service.
Prosecution, defense spar as Noor jury selection continues
Tense exchanges and an oblique accusation of "prosecutorial misconduct" marked the proceedings.
At Noor trial, attorneys begin research on prospective jurors
Social media and other data are fair game, experts say.
Police: Minneapolis shooting injures man holding infant in arms
No arrests had been made as of Tuesday evening.
'Things are heated' after fatal drive-by shooting in Mpls. Sunday, with investigation underway
The homicide may have been related to an earlier shooting in north Minneapolis that left two women wounded.
Arbitrator: U must rehire fired cop who confronted woman that slapped his car
University officials didn't respond to an inquiry about the officer's current employment status.
Minneapolis authorities promise 'family-friendly' security at Final Four
Unlike last year's Super Bowl, the police presence at the NCAA games will be more relaxed but still robust.
Grand jury convened to investigate 2016 shooting death of toddler in north Minneapolis
Boy's infant sister was also injured in the shooting, which remains officially unsolved.
Minneapolis police to continue making pot arrests
Police say it's a low-level priority, but it's their job to enforce the law.
Minneapolis police commander named new Inver Grove Heights police chief
Commander in Mpls. Police Department selected as new chief.
$100,000 state grant to fund new Minneapolis-based domestic violence pilot program
The Minneapolis partnership connects victims to services.
Mpls. police chief repeats desire for department to grow to 1,000 officers, despite resistance
The issue of understaffing resurfaced at a public meeting in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood last week.
Mpls. Police Department may lose one of its few high-ranking female officers
Five are in the running to replace Paul Schnell in Inver Grove Heights.
Minneapolis cop who might have averted school shooting is among honorees
He was among dozens of rank-and-file officers and civilians honored at the MPD's annual awards ceremony.
University of Minnesota bioethicist John Song dies at 55
Song, an internist, for years ran a free medical clinic for the uninsured and underinsured.
Authorities identify 17-year-old shot and killed on violent night in Minneapolis
Abdiwasa Farah died of multiple gunshot wounds.
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