Minneapolis police officers investigated a crime scene in the North Loop neighborhood last summer.

Police disability retirements stressing communities, sending state pension costs soaring

The Public Employees Retirement Association estimates that police and fire pensions are costing $40 million more per year than expected.

Uptown might be coming back, but not in the way you'd expect

March 24
Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue used to be a busy hub but now struggles just to fill empty storefronts.
Empty storefronts have plagued the area since the pandemic and riots, but locals are working to bring some soul back to Prince's former haunt.

Brooks: Serving up cobbler and community in downtown Mpls.

March 25
Lutunji Abram, center, and her team.
Come for the cobbler, stay for community at Lutunji's Palate.
Eat & Drink
4:37pm
It’s Greek to Me Taverna e Parea closed Sunday.

After more than 40 years, Minneapolis restaurant It's Greek to Me closes — again

The Lyn-Lake institution had reopened in 2019 after a brief closure.
Minneapolis
3:18pm

Man found guilty of rape, kidnapping, robbery in south Minneapolis carjacking

He accosted his victim as she was putting gas in her car at a gas station.
Business
March 28
Just Turkey owner Sam Willis Jr. prepared for the lunch rush with employee Shamar Steele. Willis is excited about the potential for development at 38t

St. Anthony: Another piece of redevelopment puzzle at George Floyd Square put in place

Business owners are hopeful for recovery at 38th and Chicago, where a local developer and partner are investing in the biggest commercial complex.
Music
March 28
DJ Soviet Panda (aka Peter Lansky), seen here at a Too Much Love dance party in 2009, will return to First Avenue for the 53rd anniversary party Satur

Rock club First Avenue celebrates 53 years with a dance party for the ages

First Ave's "Danceteria Through the Decades" revisits the dance nights that often helped the venue stay afloat.
Local
March 27
A man walked past collapsed buildings following a devastating earthquake in the town of Jinderis, Aleppo province, Syria.

Minneapolis-based Questscope helps earthquake victims in Syria

Questscope, affiliated with Minneapolis-based Alight, is assisting Syrian villages after the deadly Feb. 6 earthquake.
Traffic
March 27
First responders attend to a crash scene on Highway 62 at 34th Ave. Monday, March 27, 2023 in Minneapolis.

Alcohol a factor in fatal crash that closed Crosstown, patrol says

In a secondary crash at the site, a Minneapolis firetruck collided with a state trooper's squad car, the State Patrol said.
High Schools
March 27
From left: Spencer Hall of Wayzata, Taison Chatman of Totino-Grace, Tysen Gerads of Albany and Aiden Wichmann of Russell-Tyer-Ruthton.

Four classes, four takes: One last look at the boys state tournament

You'll find a senior loved in 4A, legacies in stages in 3A, a challenge faced in 2A, history made in 1A. That's in addition to the overtime games that added drama.
Local
March 27
Kinshasha Kambui massages the face of Duane Whitaker at Wellness Paradigm in Minneapolis on March 3. Wellness Paradigm is a Black-owned space focused

Black leaders find safety in Minneapolis wellness center that focuses on their needs

Practitioners at Wellness Paradigm have first-hand knowledge of the stresses carried by people of color.
Minneapolis
March 26
The Minneapolis City skyline, including City Hall, as seen from the back of the U.S. District Court.

New Mpls. police oversight panel sees a record 160 applicants

Created last fall by the City Council, the CCPO replaces previous watchdog groups that were criticized as ineffective before going dormant last year.
High Schools
March 26

Fight during basketball title game at Target Center draws large police response

A fight in a Target Center concourse during the 4A boys championship game between Wayzata and Park Center on Saturday night saw streets and skyways closed for a short time
High Schools
March 25
Totino-Grace players enjoyed the moment after successfully defending their state championship.

Totino-Grace holds off DeLaSalle for Class 3A boys basketball title

The Eagles, propelled by Ohio State-bound guard Taison Chatman, repeated as champions.
Local
March 25
Hennepin County surveyor Chris Mavis with an old plat of Hennepin County Township 29, range 24 at the Hennepin County Government Center Thursday, Marc

Hennepin County pushing more documents online

Some 20 staff have cleaned old records, taped the tears and frayed edges and scanned millions of pages.
Business
March 25
The former Minneapolis police Third Precinct building still stands in its burnt-out state at Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue. The city is gathering f

Ramstad: Something might finally happen with burned-out Third Precinct police station

The building has inexplicably been left standing on Lake Street since the 2020 riots after the police murder of George Floyd.
High Schools
March 24
Clockwise from top left: Hayden Tibbits of Wayzata, Casmir Chavis of Park Center, Patrick Bath of Totino-Grace and Nasir Whitlock of DeLaSalle.

Encore: 3A, 4A title games rematches of 2022 finals — with new faces

Will defending champions repeat? Or will there be revenge for last season's games? The questions will be answered Saturday at Target Center.
High Schools
March 24
Minnehaha Academy guard Jerome Williams went up for a shot against Holy Family’s Paul Dorr in the second half.

Minnehaha Academy topples No. 1 seed Holy Family in overtime

The fifth-seeded Redhawks, who lost to the Fire by 45 points in January, advanced to the Class 1A final.
Obituaries
March 24
Beverly Cottman

Beverly Cottman, Minneapolis teacher and storyteller, has died

Auntie Beverly shared Black culture.
Minneapolis
March 24

Fridley man charged with shooting outside downtown Minneapolis restaurant

The suspect, Shirell Watkins Jr., 24, was charged Friday through a warrant complaint with second-degree assault with a deadly weapon.
Local
March 24
Anton Lazzaro and his attorneys during opening statements at his federal sex trafficking trial Wednesday.

Testimony: Anton Lazzaro paid sisters cash for sex

Third day of testimony also included a witness who described how "Mr. Tony" picked girls up from slumber party.
Local
March 24
Improv festival returns to Minneapolis and puts Black joy on stage

Improv festival returns to Minneapolis and puts Black joy on stage

Fest that started small in 2016 has grown into an event over several days that draws participants from across the U.S. and Canada.
Minneapolis
March 24
Minneapolis student school board representative Halimah Abdullah listened to speakers at a recent Minneapolis Public Schools board meeting.

Meet the student board representatives who give input on Minneapolis Public Schools' decisions

Abdihafid Mohamed, a junior at Edison High School, and Halimah Abdullah, a sophomore at Southwest High School, took on the roles in February.

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