Minneapolis man charged with throwing rocks at Portland police, vandalizing precinct station
His Facebook page shows him engaged in the Floyd protests here this summer.
Mpls. Schools may start bringing more students back to classrooms next month
The plan would provide struggling students with optional help from teachers at school, starting gradually during the second quarter.
Mpls. teen who made George Floyd video 'humbled' to get national Courage Award
Darnella Frazier will join past honoree Anita Hill.
Minneapolis
Trump official seeking retired cops as Mpls. 'poll challengers'
The Minneapolis police union put out a call this week for retired officers to help serve as "eyes and ears" at polling sites in "problem" areas across the city on Election Day.
Minneapolis
$10 device could save Black motorists' lives, says Philando Castile's mom
A carrying pouch inspired by Philando Castile is designed to protect Black drivers.
Music
Concert venue on Minneapolis' North Side riverfront gets $12.5M boost from state
A plan to redevelop 48 acres along the north Minneapolis riverfront has picked up momentum after it secured $12.5 million from the state to build…
Minneapolis
Flap over Minneapolis deputy chief's 'white boys' comment missed point
Minneapolis Police Deputy Chief Art Knight gave half a quote to the paper the other week.He was talking about a defunct diversity program that used…
Minneapolis
Off-duty cop sues, says Mpls. police 'seized' him and friends 'with deadly force'
The lawsuit doesn't specify damages.
Minneapolis
Guard soldiers return to a changed Minnesota: 'Everything is a little different'
After a dangerous deployment during a year of "chaotic" events back in the U.S., Minnesotans are struggling to adjust at home.
Minneapolis
Few sprinklers, outdated stairwells key factors in deadly Mpls. high-rise fire, state says
Cedar-Riverside high-rise still lacks sprinkler system a year after fire killed five.
Minneapolis
One week from Election Day, Minneapolis opens two more early voting centers
Minneapolis opened two new early voting centers Tuesday morning as it prepares for potentially historic turnout in this year's presidential election.Starting Tuesday — one week…
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Civil Rights director to leave for another job
Velma Korbel, director of Minneapolis' Department of Civil Rights, has resigned to take a job outside city government.Korbel, who has led the department since 2010,…
Minneapolis
Man shot in chest several times in north Minneapolis has died
Police are looking for the shooter; victim's identity has yet to be released.
Minneapolis
Man shot several times in the chest in north Minneapolis
A man in his mid-20s was shot several times in the chest in north Minneapolis, authorities said Monday. The gunfire occurred about 11:30 p.m. in…
West Metro
Dozens cited, arrested in Twin Cities as part of crackdown on drag racing
Dangerous driving reportedly "more egregious" this year in Minneapolis and its suburbs.
Minneapolis
Charges: Boogaloo Bois fired on Mpls. precinct, shouted 'Justice for Floyd'
Feds say Texas adherent of far-right group fired on precinct building, conspired with cop killer to ignite civil war.
Minneapolis
Interracial Twin Cities couple undertake own private reckoning with race in America
Married for six years, the Bengtsons live in "different worlds."
State + Local
Minneapolis, Hennepin County now offering in-person voting on weekends
Minneapolis and other Hennepin County voters who wish to cast their ballot early and in person can now do so on weekends. Minneapolis will open…
State + Local
An election like no other: Tracking Minnesota's early voting
With more than 1 million absentee votes already accepted, Minnesotans are trending well ahead of previous election early voting after only two weeks.
Minneapolis
North Mpls. residents plead for city leaders to address gun violence
"[Gun violence] is something that weighs very heavily on us. Even as we're out in the streets, demanding an end to police violence, we're also demanding an end to gun violence in our community," activist Nekima Levy Armstrong said.
Minneapolis
Lake Street at I-35W in Minneapolis to close for a month
Minnesota Department of Transportation crews are going to work in the median and on underground utilities.
Minneapolis
Ex-Mpls. officers will go to trial, with a charge vs. Chauvin dropped
After a judge dropped a third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and ruled three others will remain charged with aiding and abetting murder and manslaughter, Gov. Tim Walz activated the National Guard.
North Metro
Trucker who drove onto I-35W during Floyd protest charged
Bogdan Vechirko faces one felony and one misdemeanor count in Hennepin County.
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