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April 4, 2019
Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, center, arrived for the first day of jury selection with his attorney's Peter Wold, left, and Thomas P

Challenge to judge's limits on viewing body camera footage in Noor trial to be heard Friday

Attorneys from either side took no clear position on the media's objections.
Minneapolis
April 4, 2019
Mary LaGarde, executive director of the Minneapolis American Indian Center, pauses to answer a media question in which she responded that it is her ob

Minneapolis, Hennepin County unveil new strategies for tackling opioid epidemic

The sweeping recommendations would help deal with a "public health emergency and epidemic," Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said.
Minneapolis
April 4, 2019
Terry Williams

Man sentenced for fatally beating unconscious victim at downtown Minneapolis store

Attack occurred just off Hennepin Avenue and left the victim with severe brain injuries.
Minneapolis
April 4, 2019

Missing 13-year-old Minneapolis girl found safe, police say

Fardowso Ibrahim Hassan had not been seen since Sunday before turning up late Wednesday.
Minneapolis
April 4, 2019
A Green Line light-rail train waited for passengers at the U.S. Bank Stadium station. The Green Line has run 24 hours a day, but a proposal is looking

Metro Transit may cut late-night Green Line service during week

The transit agency's proposal would cut service between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. weekdays.
Minneapolis
April 4, 2019
Auburn's Malik Dunbar and Jared Harper film themselves as they ride to their press conference Friday after their closed practice.

Final Four teams, fans arrive in Minneapolis as anticipation builds

Nicollet Mall Tip-Off Tailgate is taking shape, as teams start arriving at hotels.
Minneapolis
April 3, 2019
Minneapolis leaders unveil new plan to handle sex assault cases

Minneapolis leaders unveil new plan to handle sex assault cases

The mayor and police chief unveiled a broad overhaul of sexual assault investigations at a news conference Wednesday.
Minneapolis
April 3, 2019
Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, center, arrives for the first day of jury selection with his attorneys Peter Wold, left, and Thomas Pl

Prosecution, defense spar as Noor jury selection continues

Tense exchanges and an oblique accusation of "prosecutorial misconduct" marked the proceedings.
North Metro
April 3, 2019
The Hiawatha Light Rail Line is being rebranded as the METRO Blue Line. The Blue Line is the first of the Twin Cities METRO system of rapid transit li

Blue Line expansion advocates lobby Minnesota congressional delegation

They're hoping to recruit support for expanding the route.
Minneapolis
April 3, 2019
Rape victim Abby Honold joined Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Police Chief Medaria Arradondo and others to roll out the Minneapolis Police Department's

Minneapolis leaders unveil new plan to handle sex assault cases

The mayor and police chief promised to improve police response and place a new emphasis on victims' needs.
Minneapolis
April 3, 2019
Mohamed Noor, accompanied by his legal team, headed into court last week for the beginning of a trial on murder charges for killing Justine Ruszczyk D

News outlets step up challenge to restrictions on bodycam video in Noor trial

In a court filing, a press coalition says the First Amendment prohibits blocking the public from seeing evidence in the courtroom.
Minneapolis
April 3, 2019
Mohamed Noor, accompanied by his legal team, Peter Wold, and Tom Plunkett left after a probable cause hearing for the ex-Minneapolis cop Thursday at t

Noor trial clashes over use of 3-D reconstruction evidence

Prosecutors say it's key evidence, while the defense says it could confuse jurors.
Minneapolis
April 2, 2019
Willie B. Japser, who has worked at the North Commons Recreation Center for 29 years, reached for the sky after cutting the ceremonial ribbon during a

North Minneapolis gym gets new look, as part of NCAA Final Four legacy project

Kids, community leaders celebrated improvements made to North Commons, noting the space's important role in the community.
Minneapolis
April 2, 2019
A glaring misspelling at the top of a Final Four sign ready to be posted on Nicollet Mall is attracting attention online.

Nicollet Mall Tip-off Tailgate signs mocked for multiple misspellings

Final Four sign headline reads: "Libility Disclaimers," and some smaller type on the same sign references the NCCA. Who's going to tell them?
West Metro
April 2, 2019

Hennepin County's Navigator Program helps delinquent taxpayers keep their homes

More seniors are seeking services to keep their houses from forfeiture.
Minneapolis
April 2, 2019
This courtroom sketch depicts jury selection Monday in Minneapolis in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, second from right.

At Noor trial, attorneys begin research on prospective jurors

Social media and other data are fair game, experts say.
Minneapolis
April 2, 2019

Police: Minneapolis shooting injures man holding infant in arms

No arrests had been made as of Tuesday evening.
Minneapolis
April 2, 2019

11th Traditional Powwow at Augsburg

Augsburg Indigenous Student Association held their 11th traditional Powwow Saturday in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis
April 1, 2019
Flood waters cover Highway 19, where the Minnesota River is causing flooding and has closed down three of four highways heading into town Wednesday, M

Massive flood in Minn. was 'sitting on our doorstep,' but kept at bay

State's swollen rivers could still flood if there is heavy rain in April.
Minneapolis
April 1, 2019
The Masjid Salaam Cultural Center, located off Central Avenue and St. Anthony Parkway in northeast Minneapolis,

Sale of Mpls. park land for Islamic center still possible, Park Board says

Mpls. Park Board told the center's supporters that a deal is still possible.

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