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Overdose death of girl, 10, puts spotlight on growing opioid problem in Mpls.
Minneapolis has logged a decade-high 1,416 overdoses, 78 of which were fatal, according to police records.
Firing of Minneapolis officer who struck handcuffed man reduced to 2-week suspension
The status of officer Peter Brazeau's former partner wasn't immediately known on Tuesday.
No outward signs of discord before triple murder, suicide
David Schladetzky, 53, is suspected of shooting 39-year-old Kjersten Schladetzky, their two sons and then himself Sunday at a home in south Minneapolis.
As Minneapolis homicides rise, rate of arrest is dropping
Counting a jailed suspect in Thanksgiving night shooting, police have closed 23 of 41 slayings in 2019.
Friends, relatives identify woman fatally shot in north Minneapolis domestic dispute
Raven Gant's daughter was by her side at the time of the shooting.
Authorities: Youth arrested after threatening students at Andover High
He wasn't a student at the Anoka County school.
Edina man wanted in Illinois double slaying dies days after shooting himself
A Twin Cities man suspected of killing his ex-wife and her husband outside their Illinois home has died days after shooting himself during a…
Minneapolis sees spike in overdoses, with opioids causing most deaths
Heroin, opioids No. 1 killer on city streets as this year's overall cases surpass 2018's total.
Police investigate BB-gun incidents in north Minneapolis
One woman was injured and windows of Metro Transit buses were shot out.
For mom of Mpls. shooting victim, saving life is just half the battle
Thanks to advances in medical care, more gunshot victims are surviving serious injury than ever before. But as one Minneapolis case shows, the road to recovery can leave families facing severe financial straits,
Mpls. officer who talked suicidal woman off bridge honored for on-the-job bravery
A veteran Minneapolis gang investigator who saved a woman who had planned to jump off a bridge two years ago was among those honored by…
Police: Bicyclist killed in collision with truck in downtown Minneapolis
The bicyclist's identity wasn't immediately known on Wednesday.
Mpls. police discover 1,700 untested rape kits over 30 years
Minneapolis police revealed Friday that the department is sitting on a backlog of 1,700 untested rape kits spanning 30 years, far surpassing the 194 initially reported during a 2015 audit.
Minneapolis task force suggests alternatives to police for low-risk 911 calls
The group presented its final recommendations at a City Council committee on Wednesday.
Police: Woman pistol-whipped in S. Minneapolis home invasion
No arrests had been announced as of Tuesday morning.
Crime rises in Minneapolis, but is it part of a larger trend?
Both violent and property crimes are up across the board, Police Department data show.
Fatal stabbing of National Guardsman leaves family, community seeking answers
Mpls. soldier's family is desperate for answers.
Amid attention and controversy, Minneapolis police union head has no regrets
Nearing the end of his term, Lt. Bob Kroll is still full of fight.
Accountability group sues for Minneapolis police disciplinary records
The group has long argued that such records should be public after arbitration.
Mpls. police no longer pursuing fleeing suspects in lesser crimes
Under the new policy, officers can only give chase in situations where they believe a suspect has committed or is about to commit "a serious and violent felony or gross misdemeanor."
Man accused of twice running over crowd outside Minneapolis bar faces attempted murder charge
Some victims were hit twice outside Mpls. bar at closing time, charges say.
As Mpls. debates police numbers, some residents wonder if more cops are the answer
Residents of crime-weary areas are skeptical.
5 killed, many injured in series of horrific metro area crashes
A driver has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide in a Minneapolis crash that killed a pregnant woman.
Activists urge Minneapolis City Council to consider 'sensible and significant' changes to police contract
Traditionally, the council has rubber-stamped police contracts without pushing for provisions that increased officer accountability, argued several speakers.
Murder charges filed in north Minneapolis gang shooting
The suspect, 18-year-old Mahad Ali, is expected to make his initial court appearance on Wednesday.
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.
