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Five Minneapolis council members show up to defend Near North homeless encampment
The city notified the camp that it planned to clear it away Tuesday.
Local
Metro Transit: Driver shortage, COVID are affecting bus, light-rail service
Metro Mobility customers have been asked to limit requests to essential trips.
Minneapolis
Charges: Unlicensed driver admits to hit-and-run crash in Minneapolis that killed woman
Driver drove home and put a tarp over her damaged sports car, according to the charges.
Music
Golden Smog reunion is back on with Jeff Tweedy in tow for First Ave's April anniversary
Wilco's frontman and Big Star's Jody Stephens will rejoin the all-star Minnesotan cast for two shows April 2-3 marking the club's 52nd anniversary.
Music
Hippo Campus rolls out 'Ride or Die' single ahead of new album and TV gig on James Corden show
The Twin Cities pop-rockers are due on CBS's "Late Late Show" as they prepare for the Feb. 3 release of "LP3."
Authorities ID man fatally shot over weekend in Minneapolis
The 23-year-old man was the city's first homicide victim of 2022
Local
Mail, garbage delays in store as omicron wave builds in Minn.
The omicron wave has left local postal offices understaffed, with managers filling in on some routes, and might also lead to delays at one of the region's largest private garbage haulers.
Local
Officials across Twin Cities join forces to fight rising crime
Mayors, police chiefs and prosecutors held an unprecedented meeting Monday to discuss a surge in violent crime across the region.
Music
Rockers Motion City Soundtrack postpone winter tour due to omicron cases
"COVID has unfortunately hit our touring family," the band reported as it delayed shows through late February, including two at First Avenue.
Local
Andrea Jenkins elected Mpls. council president in historic move
Linea Palmisano elected vice president in 8-5 vote.
Local
Man charged with trying to torch unoccupied Minneapolis police car on Nicollet Mall
The flames damaged the squad's rear bumper and under carriage, according to authorities.
Local
Windchill, COVID cases push Mpls. schools to go online Monday
The district anticipates a reduced capacity to transport students in tomorrow's weather conditions.
Vikings
Dedicated Vikings fans show up despite cold, COVID and losses
Despite the abysmal season, the vicious cold and the mask mandate, some heavily layered fans brought big energy to the pregame party in the few remaining tailgating spaces north of the stadium.
Minneapolis
Man shot to death in Minneapolis' first homicide of 2022
Officers responding to gunshots and a crashed car found a man lying in the street who was receiving CPR.
Local
Fear, frustration, resolve resurface in Minneapolis, St. Paul as COVID again disrupts city life
Mask mandates are back. Businesses are shutting, and people are hunkering down.
Local
Hennepin County reaches out to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic
More than 700 businesses have taken advantage of free consulting services.
Minneapolis
Brooks: A fitting final resting place among pioneers and soldiers in Minneapolis
Longtime volunteer Jack Ferman's last wish was to be buried at Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery.
St. Paul
Brooklyn Park man gets two years for St. Paul store fire in unrest after George Floyd killing
Samuel Elliot Frey pleaded guilty in July in the fire at Great Health Nutrition on University Avenue.
Local
Baby taken from mother in stolen car found safe
An Amber Alert was issued after the 1-year-old was taken near Bloomington Avenue and East Lake Street.
Local
Majority of Hennepin County Board calls for Hutchinson to resign
Sheriff says he plans to stay on after pleading guilty to drunken driving charge in December.
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