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Flurry of motions filed in as murder trial for ex-Minneapolis officer looms
A final motions hearing is slated for March 1, with trial expected to begin on April 1.
Bail set at $500,000 for Isanti businessman charged in 1993 stabbing
The next court date is set for March 13.
DNA, online genealogy website help police nab suspect in 1993 slaying of Minneapolis woman
Suspect faces charges in the stabbing death of Jeanne Ann Childs of Minneapolis.
Boy, 12, struck by errant bullet while playing inside St. Paul home
No arrests had been announced as of Tuesday morning.
Neighbor arrested in Minneapolis slaying of mother, daughter
Police on Monday night arrested a man on suspicion of murder in the killings of his neighbor and her daughter in a Minneapolis apartment last weekend.
Police: Andover man stole $240k worth of printer ink, tried to sell it on eBay
Authorities used eBay to identify Andover suspect.
Minneapolis police plan listening session for open North Side commander position
Event will seek community input on filling North Side police commander job.
2 women found shot and killed in southeast Minneapolis apartment building
Minneapolis police detectives canvassed the neighborhood, near Central and University avenues, for witnesses well into the night.
Man charged in bus shooting had killed armed robber in 2015
No charges were filed against Kenneth Lilly, 31, in the fatal 2015 shooting of 16-year-old Lavauntai Broadbent at Shadow Falls Park in St. Paul.
Proposal to halt some Mpls. traffic stops gets a City Hall debate
A recent report in Minneapolis found racial disparities in the stops. But police leaders say such enforcement is integral to removing drugs and guns from the streets.
Attorney seeks answer to question of whether Minneapolis will cover potential civil damages in Noor case
Counsel wants to know if Minneapolis will pick up cost of any civil damages.
New leads emerge in 2016 drive-by slaying of 2-year-old in Minneapolis
The case remains officially unsolved.
Man charged with assault, rape of girlfriend at downtown Minneapolis apartment
DNA samples were taken from the scene and sent for forensic testing, according to court filings.
Search on for suspect who robbed, tied up Eden Prairie restaurant manager
No suspect has been identified so far, police said.
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Lawsuit: Mpls. police used taser on man in 'full blown bipolar episode'
Suit against city, officers says police mishandled mental health episode.
Two injured after police chase in north, northeast Mpls., according to scanner
Officers ended pursuit in northeast Mpls., but the vehicle then struck a minivan.
In Minneapolis Police Chief Arradondo, housing reformists see unlikely ally
Police chief calls it not just a moral obligation, but a matter of public safety.
Lawsuit claims supervisors did nothing when Minneapolis K-9 officer complained of harassment
The suit, filed Tuesday in Hennepin County District Court, seeks $50,000 in damages.
Scanner reports: Man robs IDS Center bank branch in downtown Minneapolis
The suspect had a distinctive tattoo under his right eye, according to scanner reports.
Suspects arrested in Fridley homicide
Two suspects in the shooting death last week of 17-year-old Keimonte White in Fridley were picked up by police Monday and booked into the…
Prosecutors: Robbery suspect, victim too drunk to remember bloody incident
Surveillance video shows men attacking victim.
Minneapolis child-care worker charged with brutal assault on toddler
The girl still has seizures and paralysis nearly a year later, the complaint says.
Victim of Fridley homicide identified as Minneapolis teen
No one has been arrested in Keimonte White's shooting death.
Serial burglar suspected in more than 100 cases faces new charges
Brian S. Williams made his initial court appearance Thursday after being charged with third-degree burglary.
Minneapolis man charged after 7 pounds of cocaine delivered to home
The defendant, Tommy C. Johnson, is next expected to appear in court on Feb. 14.
Minneapolis police weighing new fitness standards
Situps and pushups could be replaced by a rowing machine.
In Minneapolis, pizza and tea buys a connection with Somali youth 'crying for help'
On any given Friday night, even in the bone-chilling cold, Abdirahman Mukhtar stands at an outdoor plaza in Minneapolis, offering young passersby free pizza and…
Judge, city rule Noor's attorneys can inspect squad car
Defense team seeking independent analysis; trial set to start in April.
CenturyLink outage plaguing customers in Minnesota, other parts of U.S.
911 emergency calls could be affected in some parts of Minnesota, officials said.
Longtime Hill-Murray announcer Paul Koller remembered for fervor, kindness, dies at 94
For the past 15 years, Paul Koller’s voice was a regular feature at Hill-Murray High School hockey games. Koller, or “Mr. Thursday” as he was…
Wisconsin pair charged with injuring trooper while fleeing southern Minnesota drug stop
The officer was punched, dragged before tumbling onto the highway.
Toy giveaway brings cheer to family of middle-schooler injured in Minneapolis shooting
Minneapolis police chief, activist led effort to help Elijah Boswell's family.
7 robberies, 4 cities: Men charged in string of crimes spanning Mpls., Dakota County
Two men remain jailed in Dakota County related to crimes this fall in four cities.
Suspect charged in slaying of man found in north Minneapolis alley
Tyree Johnson already faced attempted-murder charges in connection with an apparently unrelated shooting outside of a McDonald's.
Investigation of fatal N. Mpls. police shooting continues
No timeline has been offered in the case.
Charges filed in Minneapolis woman's kidnapping, shooting
Authorities are looking into the possibility that the incident was connected to a Nov. 27 homicide in northeast Minneapolis.
Prolific burglar charged with breaking out of Hennepin County jail
Michael Simon, 57, faces a single count of escape from custody.
Arrest made in 27-year-old Minneapolis cold case murder
The 56-year-old suspect was booked into jail, pending criminal charges.
Police arrest two in N. Minneapolis kidnapping-turned-shooting
Woman was forced into an SUV at gunpoint but later escaped.
Ex-Minneapolis officer Mohamed Noor dismissed as defendant from mental health hold lawsuit
In dropping the officers from the suit, the judge deemed the department policy on mental health holds unconstitutional.
Proposal to give Minneapolis City Council more police control suffers another setback
The Charter Commission will adopt a final report on the proposal at its Jan. 2 meeting, before making a recommendation to the City Council.
Minnesota police look to combat crisis of statewide shortage in recruits
Chiefs are trying new tactics on recruiting and retaining officers.
Police comb for clues in north Minneapolis triple shooting that injured teen in caught in crossfire
No suspects or motive have been publicly divulged.
Suspect in N. Minneapolis shooting a person of interest in two other shootings
Casings match those found at shootings on Oct. 22 and 28, police say.
Controversy ends another leader's tenure at Mpls.' Fourth Precinct
Five of last six inspectors have left north Minneapolis station following controversy.
Minneapolis City Council unanimously reappoints Arradondo as police chief
The 29-year department veteran breezed through the council vote.
Footage shot of offensive tree at Mpls. police station reviewed
Internal affairs investigators are examining the video for evidence about tree decorated with racist items.
Man charged with murder after homicide in Minneapolis apartment building
Police believe the victim may have died of a heart attack as part of an altercation.
North Mpls. precinct chief demoted after Christmas tree uproar
The lieutenant in charge of the day shift was also replaced after a photo of the tree surfaced on social media, sparking a public backlash.
Prosecutors seek second-degree murder charge vs. fired Mpls. officer Noor
Mohamed Noor already faces charges in the death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond.
Minneapolis City Council trims police budget increase to fund anti-violence efforts
City officials seek to quiet criticism of law enforcement while exploring alternatives to traditional policing.
First Step Act draws mixed reviews among Minnesota justice observers
Some advocates say "it's a step in the right direction."
Crime is down in most parts of Minneapolis
Overall crime has fallen about 19 percent in the Third Precinct, with a big drop in downtown's First Precinct as well.
Pokémon Go player, pregnant woman victims of Mpls. shootings, police say
No arrests have been made in weekend violence in Minneapolis.
Authorities ID man fatally shot, left at HCMC
Authorities on Monday identified a man who was fatally shot and dropped off at a Minneapolis hospital.Johnnie C. Fenn Jr., 38, of Troy, Ala., was…
New Minneapolis anti-violence program is showing positive results
For gang members, experimental Project LIFE offers an alternative to the streets.
BCA identifies Minneapolis police officers in fatal North Side shooting
Travis Jordan was shot when officers responded to a wellness check. Both officers have been with the department 11 months.
200 gather to honor Jamar Clark on third anniversary of his death
The group later disrupted a community meeting held by Council Member Jeremiah Ellison.
N. Mpls. police shooting renews push for better mental health response
Mpls. is testing co-responder program for mental health calls, but the budget is limited.
Man found guilty in twin slayings of man, baby in south Minneapolis
Jquan McInnis, 19, is expected to be sentenced later.
Tension follows as Minneapolis police investigate flurry of shootings
Police patrols were stepped up in areas where gang violence is suspected.
Move considered for north Minneapolis police station
The proposal, long dormant, is getting new life, due in part to ongoing efforts to spur economic development on the North Side.
Minneapolis mayor formally puts forward Arradondo for police chief job
Medaria Arradondo likely will hold the title for the next three years.
Frey intends to reappoint Arradondo as Mpls. police chief
Top cop in Minneapolis will go from temporary fill-in to full 3-year term.
Wrongful-death lawsuit from police shooting can proceed after Supreme Court refuses city of Minneapolis appeal
Michael Padden, an attorney for the family of Terrance Franklin, says the high court's decision means the civil case against the city and several police officers can proceed.
Court records: Bombing suspect had Minn. criminal charges dropped
Cesar Sayoc was charged with theft and drug possession in cases that were later dismissed.
Grandson of pioneering black Minneapolis cop sues police department
The suit seeks more than $50,000 in damages for using excessive force and failing to intervene.
Grandson of pioneering black Minneapolis cop sues police department
The suit seeks more than $50,000 from the city, claiming excessive force.
Thousands of tips pour in as search for Jayme Closs enters sixth day
On Day 6 of the search for Jayme Closs, Barron County sheriff's deputies said they have had sifted through more than 800 of the thousands of tips that have come in since the 13-year-old vanished.
Police say Brooklyn Center grandmother, 75, shot grandson over cup of tea
The 75-year-old suspect, Helen Washington, was charged with second-degree assault, a felony.
Even with crime rates down, Mpls. bloodshed seems endless
Police Chief Medaria Arradondo has called a recent spate of shootings a "public health crisis."
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2018: Hennepin County report finds stark racial disparities in traffic stops
The report also made several specific policy recommendations, including discouraging stopping vehicles for an equipment violation unless there is an immediate threat to public safety.
Loren Jacobson, Sun Country co-founder, dies at 85
Relatives say that love of flying never left Jacobson, who eschewed the family business to get his pilot's license.
Arrest warrant issued for suspect in south Minneapolis slaying
The 28-year-old man, identified in surveillance video, remains at large.
Judge delays wrongful death lawsuit against ex-Mpls. officer Noor until after criminal proceedings
U.S. magistrate judge wrote that he was forced to weigh how Noor's decision to invoke his constitutional right against self-incrimination might affect both cases.
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