Downtown Minneapolis workforce inching toward pre-pandemic levels
Two weeks after the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, plywood and fencing downtown Minneapolis are nearly gone and businesses in the skyways are starting to reopen. But, they say it’s going to be a long time before they see customers at pre-pandemic levels.
Two weeks after the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, plywood and fencing downtown Minneapolis are nearly gone and businesses in the skyways are starting to reopen. But, they say it’s going to be a long time before they see customers at pre-pandemic levels.
Boards and barricades set to come down this week downtown Minneapolis
Some business owners say the fencing around buildings and the wooden boards on windows have kept people from visiting downtown Minneapolis.
Some business owners say the fencing around buildings and the wooden boards on windows have kept people from visiting downtown Minneapolis.
Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as jury deliberates
Protesters marched down the streets of downtown Minneapolis Monday night as jurors deliberated the charges faced by Derek Chauvin nearby.
Protesters marched down the streets of downtown Minneapolis Monday night as jurors deliberated the charges faced by Derek Chauvin nearby.
Car crashes with light rail train near Government Center in downtown Minneapolis
A car crashed into a light rail train just outside Minneapolis’s Government Plaza Thursday afternoon, causing interruptions in Metro Transit service there.
A car crashed into a light rail train just outside Minneapolis’s Government Plaza Thursday afternoon, causing interruptions in Metro Transit service there.
Wells Fargo employees could return to in-person work in September, memo says
Wells Fargo workers, including those who work at the corporate offices downtown Minneapolis, are expected to return to a “more normal” work model after Labor Day, two company executives wrote in a memo to employees Tuesday.
Wells Fargo workers, including those who work at the corporate offices downtown Minneapolis, are expected to return to a “more normal” work model after Labor Day, two company executives wrote in a memo to employees Tuesday.
Vehicle seen driving across Stone Arch Bridge prompts concern
A passenger vehicle was recently spotted on the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis.
A passenger vehicle was recently spotted on the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis.
Activists lead march through downtown Minneapolis on eve of Chauvin trial
On the eve of the Derek Chauvin murder trial, hundreds of activists and protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis for a march and demonstration.
On the eve of the Derek Chauvin murder trial, hundreds of activists and protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis for a march and demonstration.
Downtown Minneapolis businesses take another blow as Target delays workers’ return to headquarters
Target is again postponing a return to its downtown Minneapolis headquarters, leaving most of the roughly 8,500 employees working from home.
Target is again postponing a return to its downtown Minneapolis headquarters, leaving most of the roughly 8,500 employees working from home.
5 charged after New Year's Eve rioting downtown Minneapolis
Five people were charged with rioting Monday after a New Year’s Eve gathering downtown Minneapolis to protest a police shooting death the night before.
Five people were charged with rioting Monday after a New Year’s Eve gathering downtown Minneapolis to protest a police shooting death the night before.
Christmas 2020 marks one year since devastating hotel fire in Minneapolis
It's been one year since a devastating fire tore through the Francis Drake Hotel in downtown Minneapolis, displacing 250 people in the process.
It's been one year since a devastating fire tore through the Francis Drake Hotel in downtown Minneapolis, displacing 250 people in the process.
Downtown Minneapolis stabbing victim in critical condition, 1 in custody
One person is in custody and another is in critical condition Thursday morning after a stabbing Downtown Minneapolis.
One person is in custody and another is in critical condition Thursday morning after a stabbing Downtown Minneapolis.
88 people arrested in Minneapolis overnight, most for curfew violations
At least 88 people were arrested overnight Thursday as police, state troopers and soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard patrolled Minneapolis.
At least 88 people were arrested overnight Thursday as police, state troopers and soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard patrolled Minneapolis.
29-year-old Maplewood man charged in killing of St. Paul barber near Target Center
A 29-year-old Maplewood man is facing murder charges for his role in the deadly shooting of a popular St. Paul barber last month.
A 29-year-old Maplewood man is facing murder charges for his role in the deadly shooting of a popular St. Paul barber last month.
Minneapolis Police corrects record on deadly weekend shooting, popular barber killed downtown, not in Uptown
Minneapolis Police now say nobody was killed in the shooting that left 11 people shot in Uptown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Police now say nobody was killed in the shooting that left 11 people shot in Uptown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis businesses, mayor question council committee vote not to seek grant for more police
A group of downtown businesses and even the Minneapolis mayor seem puzzled by a council committee vote on Wednesday not to apply for federal funds to pay for new police officers in the city.
A group of downtown businesses and even the Minneapolis mayor seem puzzled by a council committee vote on Wednesday not to apply for federal funds to pay for new police officers in the city.
Man pleads guilty in deadly Hennepin Avenue shooting
A Columbia Heights, Minnesota man pleaded guilty to second-degree intentional murder for fatally shooting a man, who was walking along Hennepin Avenue with his girlfriend last fall.
A Columbia Heights, Minnesota man pleaded guilty to second-degree intentional murder for fatally shooting a man, who was walking along Hennepin Avenue with his girlfriend last fall.
Fire finally extinguished at Drake Hotel in Minneapolis
Crews are still working to extinguish a fire at the Francis Drake Hotel in Minneapolis that started Wednesday morning.
Crews are still working to extinguish a fire at the Francis Drake Hotel in Minneapolis that started Wednesday morning.
Hundreds bring donations after Drake hotel fire displaces 240 people, including 100 children
Approximately 240 people, including 100 children, displaced by the Christmas morning fire at the Francis Drake Hotel in Minneapolis are being temporarily sheltered on Metro Transit buses, according to city and county officials.
Approximately 240 people, including 100 children, displaced by the Christmas morning fire at the Francis Drake Hotel in Minneapolis are being temporarily sheltered on Metro Transit buses, according to city and county officials.
4-alarm fire at Francis Drake Hotel in Minneapolis sends 3 to hospital
At least two people were sent to the hospital after a four-alarm fire at the Francis Drake Hotel in Minneapolis Wednesday morning.
At least two people were sent to the hospital after a four-alarm fire at the Francis Drake Hotel in Minneapolis Wednesday morning.
Business owners at Minneapolis’ Nicollet Mall say area is missing holiday spirit
It's Christmas time in the city, but some people feel like Minneapolis' Nicollet Mall is lacking a bit of holiday spirit.
It's Christmas time in the city, but some people feel like Minneapolis' Nicollet Mall is lacking a bit of holiday spirit.