China's Xi Jinping tells Biden as talks open: 'Planet Earth is big enough for the two countries to succeed'

U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping have emerged from their first face-to-face meeting in a year vowing to stabilize their fraught relationship and showcasing modest agreements to combat illegal fentanyl and re-establish military communications.

Special meeting called after MPD bonuses rejected
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called a special meeting with city council members after they voted against the incentive agreement reached between the MPD and the union federation to address staffing shortages.

Derek Chauvin makes another bid to overturn federal conviction in murder of George Floyd

Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin is making another attempt to overturn his federal civil rights conviction in the 2020 murder of George Floyd, saying new evidence shows that he didn’t cause Floyd’s death.

Adam Johnson death arrest made
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Police in England say they have made an arrest in connection to the death of Adam Johnson, a hockey player from Minnesota who was killed while on the ice in October.

Twin/Tone Records co-founder Peter Jesperson looks back 40 years later

In his new memoir, Jesperson chronicles his years in the music business, from his time as a DJ at Jay's Longhorn Bar in downtown Minneapolis, to working at the Oar Folkjokeopus.

Minnesota Vikings’ Bynum hosts turkey giveaway in Burnsville despite visa issues

Following a big Vikings win on Monday Night Football in late October, safety Camryn Bynum made headlines around the world, when he used his post-game interview to bring attention to his wife Lalaine’s tough situation in the Philippines.

Mayor Frey on safety beyond policing work [RAW]
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey held a press conference on Monday, Nov. 13, on the city's safety beyond policing work.

MPD officer incentive created to increase staffing numbers, ‘retain good cops’

The "retention incentives" could total up to $18,000 per eligible officer that stays employed with the MPD for more at least three years, and who works an average of at least 35 hours per week.

Minnesota AG secures landlord agreement to halt evictions over unpaid utilities

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has come to an agreement with Investment Property Group (IPG) to stop the evictions and threat of evictions on tenants with unpaid utility charges, according to an announcement. 

Biden, Xi Jinping to meet in San Francisco amid fraught US-China relations

Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco.

Huge TikTok following helps Twin Cities veteran improve lives

An 81-year-old Twin Cities Navy veteran plans to give away 13 electric scooters for Veterans Day this weekend — the same type of scooter he says saved his life.

Election moves Minneapolis City Council further left

With every incumbent who ran winning and the addition of two newcomers to the Minneapolis City Council, political experts say the council has shifted in a more progressive direction, further to the left.

Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses case on Donald Trump’s ballot eligibility

The Minnesota Supreme Court issued its order to dismiss the case on the bipartisan constitutional challenge of former President Donald Trump’s status on the 2024 ballot.