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Both sides ask for delay in state trial for three former Minneapolis police officers in George Floyd's death
The officers face federal and state trials this year in connection to the killing of George Floyd.
Politics
MnDOT commissioner tapped to lead Minneapolis public works
Margaret Anderson Kelliher has led Minnesota's transportation department for three years.
Local
Drought, haze, tornadoes: Take a deeper look at Minnesota's bewildering 2021 weather
Smoky air from wildfires, a severe June heat wave and unusual snowmelt made for some strange weather extremes in 2021.
Local
Man who rammed doors of Mpls. fire station while following woman is jailed for assault
The woman went to the station on Blaisdell Avenue asking for help.
Local
Return of mask mandate met with shrugs in Mpls., St. Paul
The Twin Cities are considering going beyond masks to require proof of vaccination in some public places.
Local
Longtime civil rights activist Mel Reeves dies of complications from COVID
Reeves, 64, was at the forefront of community activism.
Home detention for man who injured Minneapolis police sergeant with garbage can lid during unrest
The mayhem was fueled by false rumors that a man who shot and killed himself had been shot by police.
Hennepin County police chiefs: More accountability needed from prosecutors
They say violent offenders are getting off too easily amid a surge in crime.
Minneapolis
State shutters troubled northeast Mpls. nursing home
Twin City Gardens was placed under state receivership in October because of patient care lapses and financial difficulties.
Local
St. Paul, Mpls. schools still struggle with bus driver shortage
After-school activities have been canceled in Minneapolis, and parents in St. Paul were put on alert they might have to get their kids to and from school.
Minneapolis
Public works employees — including Minneapolis snow plow drivers — accept contract, avert strike
Public works employees elected to authorize a strike in mid-December if they could not reach an agreement with the city.
Local
With new COVID mandates, Vikings, Wild fans will have to mask up
The policy also applies to the Timberwolves, who don't have a home game until Jan. 16.
Local
Hennepin County sheriff candidate is local Black police group leader
Suwana Kirkland's bid comes as Sheriff David Hutchinson faces scrutiny for driving under the influence
Local
Minneapolis, St. Paul reinstate indoor mask mandates
Mayors from both cities were citing a rise in COVID-19 cases from the fast-spreading omicron variant.
Minneapolis
Frey, interim chief plan to hire more officers, expand partnerships
New recruit classes, focus on robbery and carjackings in the works.
Unlicensed driver pleads guilty to fatally hitting woman, 70, on scooter at Minneapolis intersection
The 22-year-old man's license was suspended at the time, according to state officials.
West Metro
Hutchinson at crash scene said someone else was driving, warrant says
The sheriff, who has pleaded guilty to drunken driving, at one point said a cab driver was behind the wheel, according to the filing.
Local
Camden Farmers Market moving from Minneapolis to Robbinsdale
Chaz Sandifer's new market will be at Lakeview Terrace Park.
Minneapolis
Court says Minneapolis wrongly blocked demolition of crumbling, historic former church
The state of the former First Church of Christ, Scientist is testing the limits of historic preservation rules.
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