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Mpls. chief commends police for 'admirable restraint' in face of rowdy crowds
At the same time, critics questioned police use of chemical irritants on the crowds outside Target Center.
Minneapolis awaits Trump, crowd of protesters downtown
Some estimate more than 10,000 people will flood downtown to oppose the president's visit, with two dozen disparate groups planning to protest. They'll be met by counterdemonstrators supporting the president. The rally is scheduled for 7 p.m . at Target Center.
Community, business leaders vent crime concerns with troubled N. Minneapolis street corner
N. 21st and Aldrich has been plagued by drugs, shootings and violence.
Meet two foot soldiers in Minneapolis' opioid fight
'Moms' and 'Pops' do what they can to help homeless people struggling with addiction.
Mpls. gang factions split and evolve, fueled by social media and old beefs
The violence tied to factions spread to the Minnesota State Fair over Labor Day weekend, resulting in gunfire that wounded three men.
Hennepin County juvenile judge hears arguments in Susan Spiller murder case
No timetable has been announced for a decision in the matter.
Immigrant storefronts vandalized in Seward neighborhood; suspect arrested
Police are looking into whether bias is behind the damage.
Mpls. officials consider if some 911 calls can be handled outside of police
The proposed move aims to allow police to focus on more urgent calls that demand immediate response.
Two hospitalized after stabbing, hammer attack in 'exceptionally chaotic' scene at Mpls. home
Police spokesman John Elder said the attack was not random.
Man suspected in 7 area bank robberies charged in two Minneapolis heists
Police say that more charges are forthcoming against the 37-year-old suspect, William Villaneuva.
2-year-old struck by wayward bullet in north Minneapolis neighborhood
No suspects had been arrested as of Tuesday afternoon.
How safe is downtown Mpls.? Police stats feed the perception
Police officials say crime statistics back up the view that safety has deteriorated in the city's business center.
Suspect arrested in downtown Minneapolis beating of Medtronic worker who later died
The research scientist at Medtronic was found hurt in July, died 26 days later.
Audit finds lax oversight of Minneapolis police off-duty program
Police officials say that the department has already started to implement many of the recommendations.
Suspect arrested in slaying of man whose body was found in a burning Minneapolis home
The 66-year-old suspect was arrested in St. Paul and booked into the Hennepin County jail on suspicion of murder, police said.
Ex-Minneapolis employee arrested for allegedly threatening former colleagues, sources say
He meant to harm those in Public Works after losing his job, police say.
1 dead in overnight shooting in St. Paul's Battle Creek area
Family members identified the victim as 22-year-old Kacey Feiner.
Police hunt for suspects in 'brazen,' 'lawless' shooting outside fair
Gov. Tim Walz decried the gunfire, which left 3 hurt, and fair officials said safety is their top priority.
Three shot, one run over outside front gate as State Fair ends
The chaotic scene erupted around 10:20 p.m. outside the gate at Snelling Avenue and Midway Parkway as the fair was closing for the year.
Violence stalked family of young father gunned down in Minneapolis
The 23-year-old victim had lost several immediate family members to gun violence before he himself was gunned down on Saturday.
Minneapolis police mounted patrol mourns loss of 'kind, gentle' steed
The 20-year-old buckskin gelding was put down after suffering a serious leg injury on Sunday.
Minneapolis family loses a second son to gunfire
City's 25th homicide of the year comes on a violent weekend with two other shootings.
Mpls. Council approves $200,000 settlement in Jamar Clark case
Settlement brings end to emotional police shooting.
Lawsuit alleges off-duty Mpls. police officer assaulted man at bar, causing brain injury
In a federal lawsuit, Lucas McDonough contends that the run-in nearly two years ago at a popular cop hangout left him with an injury that deprived him of his sense of smell and taste.
Police arrest suspect in Minneapolis apartment slaying
The slaying was the city's 23rd homicide of the year.
Mpls. council member wonders if post-shooting trauma goes unaddressed too often
An exchange of e-mails shed light on the issue.
Friends, family identify teenager fatally shot in north Minneapolis
It was the third homicide in the city in a week and the 22nd so far this year.
Minneapolis all-female police leadership academy aims to increase diversity
The academy from Oct. 14-18 is a first for the department.
Arrest made in shooting of Minneapolis girl, 5, hit in the foot by wayward bullet
The 27-year-old suspect was arrested on Tuesday, online jail records show.
One arrested after three stabbed in south Minneapolis
The arrest following the incident, which occurred about 2 a.m. Wednesday at a home in the 3500 block of Nicollet Avenue.
Man charged with sparking Minneapolis fight that ended with friend's shooting death
The suspect was at least the second person charged in connection with the case.
Residents, merchants feeling squeezed by drug trade on south Minneapolis block
Residents say they need more police help at E. 29th St. and Bloomington Av.
Prosecutors: Minneapolis man who fired fatal shots at party in self-defense will not be charged
The man is still charged with fleeing the police.
13-year-old girl shot in Minneapolis home during apparent attempted robbery
No arrests had been announced.
Arrest made after 3 shot, wounded in Maplewood; Regions Hospital briefly locked down
The brief hospital lockdown was due to family member tensions.
2 officers in north Mpls. Christmas tree controversy fired
The officers were put on administrative leave shortly after a photo of the tree surfaced on social media. The police union is appealing the firings.
Suspect who led police on high-speed chase was wanted in Minneapolis party slaying
Fleeing charges were filed against the suspect, who has since been released from custody.
Latest Minneapolis police leadership shakeup announced includes two new precinct inspectors
Police union president applauds promotions.
Auto thefts up 22% across Minneapolis, police say
Police say that more than eight out of every 10 stolen vehicles are eventually recovered.
Speaking in Minneapolis, member of Central Park Five doesn't let anger consume him
Yusef Salaam was on panel with state's top law enforcement officials.
Can Lake Minnetonka's Big Island problem be fixed?
Booze and loud music are the least of the worries after a mysterious outbreak sickened 116 people who had been in the water during the July 4th weekend.
Minneapolis police shoot, kill man at apparent domestic call
Officials said that the man shot a woman, who is expected to survive.
Minneapolis police shoot, kill man at apparent domestic call
The officers opened fire after repeatedly instructing the man to drop his weapon, although the circumstances and timeline that preceded the shooting are not yet known.
Minneapolis police chief promises 'transformational' change as staffing debate continues
The debate over police manpower has only intensified with budget season approaching.
Minneapolis officials say they undercounted delayed police responses by 5,525 calls
The mix-up was attributed to confusion about the way some of the calls were coded.
Minneapolis police investigating shooting during phone sale gone wrong
No arrests have been announced as of Tuesday morning.
No police were available for 1,200 911 calls in Minneapolis over year
Over a 12-month period going back to last summer, police officials counted 1,251 instances in which no squads were immediately available to respond to a Priority 1 call.
One man dead after a night of three shootings in Minneapolis
The latest homicide capped a violent week in the city.
Search warrant: Video contradicts driver's account in Minneapolis bus shelter crash
No charges have been brought to date against the driver.
Second shooting in a week on troubled Minneapolis block leaves police searching for answers
No arrests have been announced in any of the incidents.
Suspect identified in south Minneapolis home invasions targeting Latino families with kids
The 22-year-old was brought in for questioning after his fingerprint was reportedly found at one of the crime scenes, police say.
Rogers woman charged with causing newborn's death during drinking binge
Toxicology testing showed the newborn had 0.234 percent blood-alcohol level, according to the criminal complaint.
Minneapolis police await cause of death ruling in June shooting, while fears of gang violence escalate
No arrests have been announced in the shooting of 28-year-old Kibbie Walker.
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Violence-weary residents turn to Mpls. leaders for answers
North Side seeks answers from city, police after recent homicides.
Minneapolis official wants to get ahead of police use of facial recognition
Citing concerns about privacy and civil liberties, he plans to push for tight regulations on any future use of the technology by police.
Boy, 16, fatally shot on north Minneapolis street
The victim had recently abandoned gang activity and been the subject of threats, his family said.
Minneapolis chief wants to add 400 street cops by 2025
Medaria Arradondo cites increased pressures and workload.
On troubled north Mpls. corner, drugs flow and neighbors worry
Beefed-up patrols have only moved the activity a block, residents say.
Couple indicted in fatal shooting at south Minneapolis gas station
The couple had previously been charged in the murder of 18-year-old Mohamed Abdi.
After arrest in 2015 slaying of Mpls. activist, questions persist
Prosecutors say they will ask to have the now-18-year-old suspect tried as an adult in the death of Susan Spiller.
Tense encounter between Mpls. officer, parks official leads to internal probe
Park Board Commissioner Londel French said he hopes others will learn from the incident.
Murder charges filed in 2016 drive-by shooting of toddler
Le'Vonte King Jason Jones, 2, was fatally shot in 2016, as he rode in a van with his 15-year-old sister and their father. The suspect charged Monday is currently serving a federal prison term on unrelated gun charges.
Officials eye move for downtown Mpls. police station
Officials say they have identified several replacement locations, notably the site of the Public Service Center.
Suspect in St. Paul homicide in custody, police say
Prosecutors have until noon Tuesday to file charges against the 37-year-old suspect, police say.
One killed, five wounded in shootings on St. Paul's East Side
The homicide was the city's 12th of the year.
Shootings leave one dead, five injured on St. Paul's East Side
The homicide is the city's 12th of the year.
3 shot in short span overnight on Minneapolis' North Side
The incidents tied up all of the police precinct's available squad cars.
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.
