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Nonprofit is on a mission to clear out Twin Cities jails, one bail bond at a time
Minnesota Freedom Fund has posted bond for 56 people from Hennepin County jail and six from ICE detention since the virus hit the U.S.
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Minneapolis will enforce stay-at-home order in city, Frey says
Enforcement of the statewide stay-at-home order in Minneapolis will focus first on education and outreach. The order says that violations could carry a fine of up to $1,000 or up to 90 days in jail.
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Minneapolis plans barricades or bollards for some extra space in outdoor areas
It came as Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's stay-at-home order goes into effect. Outdoor exercise is permitted, provided that people stay at least 6 feet apart.
Local
Defendant challenges statewide restrictions to courtroom access in light of COVID-19
Barring the public from courtrooms violates the state and federal constitutions, the defendant argued.
Minneapolis
Question of motive hangs over 2 Minneapolis homicides
Both victims were shot on consecutive days on the North Side.
Local
Skyways in Minneapolis, Duluth are cutting hours or closing altogether
Minneapolis' skyways are owned by each building, and as a result have different hours of operation.
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Minneapolis to close some parkways so runners, walkers can spread out
The Park Board is expecting to close other parkways, but hasn't said which ones.
Local
Workers at Kim Bartmann restaurants in Mpls. went unpaid after closures
Bartmann responded by saying she is doing everything she can to secure funding to pay her employees what they're due.
Minneapolis
Authorities ID man shot during suspected north Minneapolis home invasion
No arrests have been made, police said.
Minneapolis
Motorist who crashed on I-94 in Minneapolis last week has died
Patrol also said troopers suspected he was impaired at the time.
Minneapolis
Probe: Fire on Minneapolis' Central Avenue tied to electrical fireplace
The fireplace was in one of the apartments above a restaurant, according to a Fire Department report.
Local
COVID-19 crimps downtown Minneapolis parking business
Drivers can cancel downtown parking contracts, but few have.
Local
Coronavirus will cost Minneapolis millions in lost revenue
One council member sees the city resorting to "major reductions in service."
Local
It's too close for comfort on wildly popular Minneapolis park paths
Park Board echoes health advice: Enjoy nature, but stay 6 feet apart.
Minneapolis
Uncertain fate for victims of large Central Avenue fire in Minneapolis
Sunday blaze damaged multiple businesses, displaced 5 residents who lived in apartments
Minneapolis
Friends: North Minneapolis homicide victim slain while celebrating birthday
Police said their preliminary investigation has produced leads but no arrests yet.
Minneapolis
'Gut-wrenching' fire hits Central Avenue in northeast Minneapolis
The four-alarm fire spread to neighboring buildings.
Minneapolis
1 dead, 2 injured in Minneapolis shooting Sunday night
The suspect fled on foot, police said.
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Minor Minneapolis hit-and-run cases rarely lead to arrest
The city has cut its dedicated traffic officers, and officials are eyeing cameras, stricter speed limits to boost safety.
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