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Minneapolis
June 15, 2017

High-tech tool alerts police to man with critical gunshot wound to head on Mpls. street

ShotSpotter technology brought officers to the scene late at night in a residential block.
Minneapolis
June 15, 2017
Owner Joe Minjares stands outside of Pepito's Parkway.

Tevlin: Garrulous Mpls. restaurateur too sick to work keeps on laughing

Despite low energy and the need for an oxygen tank, Joe Minjares has kept his creativity and his sense of humor.
Minneapolis
June 14, 2017
Justice Alan Page watched a video during the Page Foundation awards ceremony at the University of Minnesota on June 25.

Minneapolis middle school renamed from Alexander Ramsey to Justice Page

"I'm so happy we succeeded," said one student of the campaign to change name.
Minneapolis
June 14, 2017

Minneapolis police appeal for help in teen's homicide, 14th of year

The incident bore a grim resemblance to another slaying earlier this week.
South Metro
June 14, 2017
Officials investigate the scene where a pedestrian was struck and killed by a car on Hennepin Avenue near 8th Street in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Februa

House arrest, probation for driver convicted of tougher charge in pedestrian crash

A jury convicted Jake Mattern of a gross misdemeanor in the death of Rachel David.
Variety
June 14, 2017
The Minneapolis skyline from I-35W south of Minneapolis.

Minneapolis one of 3 finalists to host World's Fair in 2023

The city has been named one of three finalists, along with Buenos Aries, Argentina, and Lodz, Poland, for the event that organizers say would draw 150,000 visitors per day for three months.
Minneapolis
June 14, 2017

Man found shot dead after Minneapolis crash is second in 2 days

No arrests have been announced in the city's 14th homicide of the year.
Music
June 14, 2017
United Properties unveiled this rendering of the Element by Westin Hotel, seen from 6th Avenue, that it plans to build near Target Field. The hotel wi

Entertainment complex near Target Field would include Fillmore music theater

The North Loop complex would be named for the famed rock venue in San Francisco.
Minneapolis
June 14, 2017
Ed Graff sits in on a meeting with the turnaround leaders at Richard Green Central Park Elementary School in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis school leaders deal with budget woes by dipping into reserves

Banking on more state funds, plan plugs $34 million in shortfalls.
Vikings
June 14, 2017
Minnesotans showed early interest in being part of Super Bowl LII next February at U.S. Bank Stadium, submitting 3,727 applications to volunteer in ju

Group unveils $1M campaign to fight Super Bowl sex trafficking

The effort brings together public and private sector, with input from survivors.
Minneapolis
June 13, 2017

Minneapolis Park Board warns of scam donation solicitations for sports teams

Minneapolis parks teams don't do fundraising, Park Board says.
Minneapolis
June 13, 2017
The Twin Cities were singled out by Outside editors as the best place to bike commute year round.

Outside magazine names Twin Cities among 'Best Towns' ever

Publication said the area has many things going for it, "but the real reason to move here is the biking."
Eat & Drink
June 13, 2017
New urban food hall coming to Minneapolis, bar headed by Du Nord Craft Spirits

New urban food hall coming to Minneapolis, bar headed by Du Nord Craft Spirits

The former Harris Machinery building will open with a restaurant and other food vendors, located near Surly Brewing.
Minneapolis
June 13, 2017

At least 6 people shot, two fatally, in Minneapolis over weekend

West Metro
June 12, 2017
Martin Conroy got a rope squared away as he waited for some help from others as they attempted to right his overturned sailboat on Lake Nokomis Sunday

Thousands still without power as new round of storms nears Twin Cities

Xcel Energy hopes to have power restored for most affected customers by Tuesday.
Minneapolis
June 12, 2017

Two plead guilty in shooting at Jamar Clark protest

The shooter, Allen Scarsella, was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Prosecutors say they will seek jail time for both of the two accomplices.
Minneapolis
June 12, 2017

Motorist admits being high when she killed Mpls. artist in I-94 crash

Minneapolis
June 12, 2017
Minneapolis police officer Brent Rasmussen, center, was named Police Officer of the Year by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association. He is

Minneapolis cop who disarmed suspect named 'Officer of the Year'

Officer Brent Rasmussen showed "incredible restraint, solid decisionmaking skills and great courage" in the face of danger.
Minneapolis
June 12, 2017

One rescued after falling 20 to 30 feet in Minneapolis grain elevator

Minneapolis
June 12, 2017
Martin Conroy got a rope squared away as he waited for some help from others as they attempted to right his overturned sailboat on Lake Nokomis Sunday

14K still lack power after 'nasty' storm hits Twin Cities, other parts of state

Two injuries reported in St. Paul; many communities awash in hail; electricity was out for thousands.

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