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
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.
Come for the cobbler, stay for community at Lutunji's Palate.
Eat & Drink
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Minneapolis
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
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
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
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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