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July 23, 2020
Minneapolis
July 23, 2020
Residents along S. Garfield Avenue near W. 34th Street in Minneapolis attached a "20 is Plenty" sign to a pylon and placed it in the middle of the str

Yard signs encourage drivers to slow down in Minneapolis, St. Paul

Minneapolis and St. Paul are lowering speed limits.
Variety
July 23, 2020
Manhattan Toy Co. has recalled more than 22,000 Manhattan Ball teething toys on sale through Target. They have lot numbers 325700EL or 325700IL on the

Choking hazard prompts national recall of Minneapolis company's teething toy

"Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children," the CPSC said.
Local
July 23, 2020
Andrea Brennan, Director of Housing Policy and Development for the City of Minneapolis, spoke at the briefing while sign language interpreter Albert W

Minneapolis, Hennepin County to fund three new shelters, emergency housing for homeless

One built for Native Americans could open by the end of the year.
Minneapolis
July 23, 2020
Alondra Cano was among council members participating in a June 7 event in Powderhorn Park where they promised to work toward ending the Police Departm

Minneapolis council drops idea of using police money for citizen patrols

After residents and reporters contacted city officials seeking details about the proposal, the council walked it back.
Minneapolis
July 23, 2020
Construction crews removed rubbish from Max It Pawn shop in July. Authorities found the charred body of a man in the wreckage of the south Minneapolis

Bystanders scrambled to rescue person in burning Mpls. pawnshop

The body discovered this week amid the rubble of a Lake Street pawnshop was the second known death during the riots.
East Metro
July 22, 2020
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Fired Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin, wife charged with tax crimes

They underreported more than $460,000 in earnings and owe the government nearly $38,000, according to the charges.
West Metro
July 22, 2020

Teen charged with fatally shooting mom's best friend in Bloomington hotel

The woman was shot in the face with other children in the room at the time, according to authorities.
Minneapolis
July 22, 2020
Malcolm Olatunde

Bouncer charged with raping co-worker from downtown Minneapolis nightspot

Prosecutors also suspect him of sexually assaulting another co-worker a week earlier.
West Metro
July 22, 2020

Operator error led to crane accident at Southwest light-rail construction site

The crane operator has been removed from the project.
Minneapolis
July 22, 2020
Rev. Jerry McAfee preached during a community memorial for George Floyd Friday at the Shiloh Temple International Ministries in north Minneapolis. ] A

Citing stoppage in pay by city, Minneapolis crime prevention groups halt street outreach

A council member blamed the lapses on the city's inefficient system for paying contractors.
Minneapolis
July 22, 2020
Michelle Gross, founder of the nonprofit group Communities United Against Police Brutality, right, talked with civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armst

Reactions to police reforms go from lukewarm to slap in face

The bill, passed early Tuesday as a compromise product of a divided state Legislature, includes restrictions on chokeholds and neck restraints, training reform.
Minneapolis
July 21, 2020
Looters trashed Cadillac Pawn in Minneapolis on May 27.

Authorities seek help in weighing charges in fatal pawnshop shooting

The plea comes as attorney Ben Crump joins the dead man's family in pushing for the businessman to be prosecuted.
West Metro
July 21, 2020
Former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao, right, arrived with his lawyer Robert Paule, left, for a hearing at the Hennepin County Government Center

Judge drops gag order in case against four ex-cops charged in Floyd killing

Judge Peter Cahill has not yet ruled on motion for broad release of police body-camera videos.
Minneapolis
July 21, 2020
Alondra Cano was among council members participating in a June 7 event in Powderhorn Park where they promised to work toward ending the Police Departm

What you need to know about proposal to end the Mpls. Police Department

West Metro
July 21, 2020
Local
July 21, 2020
Cowboy Jack's in Minneapolis received a warning letter in a July sweep.

State warns 14 bars and restaurants over COVID violations

Outbreaks involving 14 bars and 710 people over the past month or so show that some businesses haven't been taking the required precautions, officials said.
Minneapolis
July 21, 2020
A fire engulfed the Max It Pawn shop on Lake Street and 28th Street on May 28, 2020.

Body found in wreckage of pawnshop burned during George Floyd unrest

Tip led to search, months after building was set ablaze during riots.
Minneapolis
July 20, 2020
The burned out Third Precinct at the corner of E. Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis, seen on July 16. Voters could face competing ballot

Minneapolis Charter Commission plan would end police staffing rule

Charter Commission to collect feedback at Monday public hearing.

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