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April 10, 2019
Media members approach Don Damond, the fiance of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, second from right, and Zach Damond, right, Damond's son, as they arrive for

'I was in shock': Justine Damond's fiance gives emotional testimony at Noor trial

Don Damond was overwhelmed by tears at times when he recalled the night in 2017 Justine was fatally shot by a Minneapolis police officer, who is on trial for murder.
Minneapolis
April 9, 2019
AnnDee Gunderson, left, and Natasha Gunderson became emotional recalling their cousin Kimberly Gunderson, who died in a crash last September in front

Teen admits killing 3 in crash while fleeing patrol on Minneapolis street

The late-night crash left crumpled wreckage on sidewalk in front of Matt's Bar.
Minneapolis
April 9, 2019
Firefighters tended to a fire Monday night on West Broadway in Minneapolis.
Photo by Twin Cities Fire Wire

Fire strikes West Broadway building with 3 retail outlets

A market, money transfer business and hair salon were affected.
Variety
April 9, 2019
Art-A-Whirl is presented by the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association at the Northrup King Building.

Burglars break into sprawling arts complex in NE. Minneapolis

Police say two suspects were seen running from the Northrup King Building well after dark Saturday.
Minneapolis
April 9, 2019
Hennepin County District Judge Kathryn Quaintance

Judge in Noor case reverses herself; video evidence will be shown to entire courtroom

A coalition of media and open government groups opposed Judge Kathryn Quaintance's earlier decision to shield the evidence.
Minneapolis
April 9, 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

Jury seated in Noor trial; opening statements on Tuesday

No one in the pool of 12 men and four women said they followed news of officer-involved shootings, including the 2016 fatal shooting of Philando Castile.
Minneapolis
April 9, 2019
Virginia celebrates its overtime victory over Texas Tech in the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship game Monday night at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Final Four gives the Twin Cities one more shining moment

As the Twin Cities area wrapped up host duties for the men's basketball tournament, it proved once again that it can host a national megaevent.
Minneapolis
April 8, 2019
Team Cheeze-It coach Shaquille O'Neal, left, and Team Pringles coach Charles Barkley goofed off during introductions before the game.

NCAA fans either jubilant or looking for a way out of Mpls.

Fans of Michigan State and Auburn were looking for ways to get out of town, while Virginia and Texas Tech fans celebrated. "Everything was great except for the game," said one Michigan State fan.
Minneapolis
April 7, 2019
A Minneapolis police officer and a Hennepin County sheriff were on duty outside of the Armory on Friday.

Police beards now allowed in Minneapolis, but not at the Final Four

Old policy still applies to new hires, honor guard and community service.
Minneapolis
April 7, 2019
From left Michigan State students Andrew Turnbull, Joey Kardynal, Sean Lammy, Kyle Turnbull get their picture taken in front of the Final Four logo be

Final Four makes Minneapolis center of the sports world

Fans from across the country go big for the big event as the action at U.S. Bank Stadium takes over.
Music
April 7, 2019
The Jonas Brothers headline at the Armory in Minneapolis as part of Final Four Festivities.

Reunited Jonas Brothers charm their fans at Final Four concert

The Disney Channel darlings played their exuberant teen pop plus newer tunes that suggest they're growing up.
Minneapolis
April 6, 2019
A public-housing duplex in north Minneapolis. The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority is looking to transfer this and about 650 similar properties to

Minneapolis looking to move hundreds of public-housing properties under nonprofit

The cost of maintaining single-family homes is far outpacing what the federal government is providing the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority.
Minneapolis
April 6, 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

Tensions rise again over questioning of potential jurors in Noor trial

Prosecutors challenged defense's wording in the trial of Mohamed Noor.
Minneapolis
April 5, 2019
Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, center, leaves the Hennepin County Government Center after the first day of jury selection with his at

Judge skeptical in showing key video to reporters for Noor trial

News outlets argue that it's key evidence in trial.
Minneapolis
April 5, 2019
Ron Harris, the new chief resilence officer for the city of Minneapolis

Minneapolis losing grant funding for 'resilience' officer

The job eventually may be funded through the city's general fund.
Minneapolis
April 5, 2019
Whitney People, 9, focused on the hoop as she prepared for her shot at the Game of Thrones/AT&T court. Final Four Fan Fest at the Minneapolis Conventi

Downtown gets ready to adjust for Final Four crowds, changes

Downtown business owners and workers will make adjustments with an anticipated arrival of nearly 100,000 visitors from out of town.
TV & Media
April 5, 2019
BET's 'Finding Justice' chastises Minneapolis in episode on police brutality

BET's 'Finding Justice' chastises Minneapolis in episode on police brutality

The six-part series looks at the deaths of Jamar Clark and Philando Castile.
Movies
April 4, 2019
Lucy Laney Principal Mauri Friestleben, shown in 2017 with Minneapolis schools Superintendent Ed Graff.

Film chronicles Minneapolis school's struggle, shines spotlight on students

"Love Them First: Lessons from Lucy Laney Elementary School," will be shown as part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival.

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