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Mpls. Park Board votes to reduce size of homeless encampments
The unanimous vote came after an hour-plus of public comment in which dozens of residents protested against the homeless encampments, which they said have become the site of constant drug use, violence and other illicit behavior.
Minneapolis
Bodycam video shows officer pulled gun on Floyd early on
Video from body cameras worn by two of the officers involved in the killing of George Floyd was viewed by the public for the first time.
West Metro
Crane accident reported on Southwest LRT site in Minneapolis
Homes evacuated as precaution but no one injured.
Minneapolis
Park Board panel moves ahead with measure repealing part of nudity ordinance
The committee OK'd the move to end ticketing women on park property. A hearing is set to be held in August.
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Speakers urge for Mpls. voters to have their say on future of police
More than 100 speakers expressed their views to the Minneapolis Charter Commission, with most supporting putting the question to voters in November.
Minneapolis
Floyd family seeks 'financially prohibitive' precedent in suit vs. Minneapolis, officers
The lawsuit contends that the officers used deadly force in non-deadly circumstances and that a lack of proper training and departmental culture led to George Floyd's death.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis police union members tell senators they feel abandoned
In Senate hearings, Republicans focus on lawlessness in aftermath of Floyd killing.
Minneapolis
Lake Street Council gives first grants to help damaged businesses
$2.8 million was given to 175 businesses and nonprofits that were damaged or gutted in fires and riots.
Minneapolis
Man shows up at Minneapolis hospital, dies from gunshot wound
The victim likely was shot nearby Tuesday night, according to police.
Minneapolis
Authorities ID woman shot, killed in car in north Minneapolis
A 3-year-old in the car was hit by flying glass; no arrests announced.
Minneapolis
Man shot at Powderhorn Park encampment in Minneapolis
Injuries are not life-threatening in the latest incident in the tent community that has sprung up in Minnesota's largest city.
Minneapolis
Calls for cuts to Mpls. police dominate first budget hearing
It set the tone for what is likely to be a series of controversial hearings as city leaders work first to revise this year's budget and then approve next year's.
Minneapolis
Rebuild of 3rd Precinct HQ to cost $10 million, estimate says
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he plans to appeal the federal agency's denial of his request for disaster aid.
Minneapolis
Catholic Charities closes St. Joseph's Home for Children's programs
Hennepin County's overhauled system keeps more children at home, with relatives or in foster care.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis spent $152,400 for private security for 3 City Council members
The services for for Council Members Alondra Cano, Phillipe Cunningham and Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins ended June 29.
Minneapolis
Defense attorney in case over Floyd's death accuses AG Ellison of contempt of court
Attorney Robert Paule wants sanctions against Attorney General Keith Ellison.
Minneapolis
New policy: Minneapolis police must report efforts to de-escalate
Police also must report whenever they draw a gun.
Minneapolis
Man wanted in fatal Owatonna stabbing is arrested in Minneapolis
The killing occurred in a city park on Sunday.
Minneapolis
Passenger thrown from car, dies after driver hits parked vehicles in Minneapolis
Police believe the 19-year-old woman was speeding and under the influence of alcohol at the time.
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