Business, law enforcement leaders express concern over defunding Minneapolis Police Department

Business, law enforcement leaders express concern over defunding Minneapolis Police Department

The calls by Minneapolis councilmembers to defund the police department are generating plenty of discussions about public safety. From business owners to those in law enforcement, the unknown is creating some concern. For many, it’s scary to envision what Minneapolis without police would look like.

The calls by Minneapolis councilmembers to defund the police department are generating plenty of discussions about public safety. From business owners to those in law enforcement, the unknown is creating some concern. For many, it’s scary to envision what Minneapolis without police would look like.

Anoka Co. Sheriff has 'no appetite' to help Minneapolis if it abolishes police department

Anoka Co. Sheriff has 'no appetite' to help Minneapolis if it abolishes police department

The Anoka County Sheriff says his agency has “no appetite” to help the city of Minneapolis after nine members of the City Council voiced their support for disbanding the department Sunday.

The Anoka County Sheriff says his agency has “no appetite” to help the city of Minneapolis after nine members of the City Council voiced their support for disbanding the department Sunday.

Reports of damage to businesses, buildings in cities surrounding Minneapolis and St. Paul following protests

Reports of damage to businesses, buildings in cities surrounding Minneapolis and St. Paul following protests

While the majority of destruction from violent protests in response to the death of George Floyd happened in Minneapolis and St. Paul, surrounding cities also experienced reports of damage Thursday overnight into Friday. 

While the majority of destruction from violent protests in response to the death of George Floyd happened in Minneapolis and St. Paul, surrounding cities also experienced reports of damage Thursday overnight into Friday. 

Officials: Group of suspected overdoses linked to similar pills

Officials: Group of suspected overdoses linked to similar pills

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of suspected drug overdoses believed to involve the same type or similar pills.

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of suspected drug overdoses believed to involve the same type or similar pills.

County fairs: Which ones are canceled, still on or waiting to make a decision

County fairs: Which ones are canceled, still on or waiting to make a decision

While the status of this year’s Minnesota State Fair remains uncertain, many county fairs across the state have already been canceled over coronavirus concerns. 

While the status of this year’s Minnesota State Fair remains uncertain, many county fairs across the state have already been canceled over coronavirus concerns. 

2 found dead in Ham Lake, Minnesota home, death investigation underway

2 found dead in Ham Lake, Minnesota home, death investigation underway

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after deputies received a 911 call to a home in Ham Lake, Minnesota and found two people dead inside. 

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after deputies received a 911 call to a home in Ham Lake, Minnesota and found two people dead inside. 

8 Minnesota counties now have over 100 COVID-19 cases

8 Minnesota counties now have over 100 COVID-19 cases

Eight counties in Minnesota now have more than 100 cases of COVID-19, while nine counties still have no confirmed cases of the disease. 

Eight counties in Minnesota now have more than 100 cases of COVID-19, while nine counties still have no confirmed cases of the disease. 

Charges: Ham Lake man linked to 10 sexual assaults, mostly near U of M campus, since 2013

Charges: Ham Lake man linked to 10 sexual assaults, mostly near U of M campus, since 2013

Hennepin County prosecutors filed charges Monday against a Ham Lake, Minnesota man suspected in a series of sexual assaults in the Marcy-Holmes and Dinkytown neighborhoods of Minneapolis and elsewhere in the Twin Cities dating back to 2013. 

Hennepin County prosecutors filed charges Monday against a Ham Lake, Minnesota man suspected in a series of sexual assaults in the Marcy-Holmes and Dinkytown neighborhoods of Minneapolis and elsewhere in the Twin Cities dating back to 2013. 

Minnesota church gives families isolation break with makeshift drive-in theater

Minnesota church gives families isolation break with makeshift drive-in theater

While movie theaters are among the many gathering places closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, one church in Coon Rapids is bringing back an old-school way of seeing the latest blockbuster.

While movie theaters are among the many gathering places closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, one church in Coon Rapids is bringing back an old-school way of seeing the latest blockbuster.

'It’s like a ghost town': Minnesota native living in northern Italy describes life during coronavirus outbreak

'It’s like a ghost town': Minnesota native living in northern Italy describes life during coronavirus outbreak

Italy has tightened up “lockdown” restrictions as the coronavirus continues to spread across the country. According to the World Health Organization more than 69,000 people in the country have tested positive for the virus. Nearly 7,000 people have died because of the virus.

Italy has tightened up “lockdown” restrictions as the coronavirus continues to spread across the country. According to the World Health Organization more than 69,000 people in the country have tested positive for the virus. Nearly 7,000 people have died because of the virus.