Anoka man charged in 2020 Christmas Eve shooting death

An Anoka man was charged Monday for a Minneapolis shooting death that took place on Christmas Eve in 2020.

Checkered past won’t slow 3 MPD officers’ workers comp claims

Three Minneapolis city council members tried and failed Monday to deny workers comp claims from police officers with a checkered past.

3 MPD workers' comp claims forwarded to city council
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The Minneapolis City Council Policy and Government Oversight Committee voted 3-3 on workers' compensation claims from MPD officers Logan Johansson, Peter Brazeau, and Andrew Braun. On a 4-2 vote, they will forward all three to the full council without recommendation.

Lakes & Legends Brewing closing, announces ‘end of an era’ in Loring Park

The taproom will close at the end of the year, but will "go out on a high note" with an eighth anniversary “going out in style" party for patrons.

Thirsty Whale bakery closing in north Minneapolis citing ‘economic changes’

Citing an “especially hard year" for its business filled with "economic changes," a popular bakery in north Minneapolis has announced it will cease operations.

Lake Street shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 injured in Minneapolis

A popular area for pedestrians along Lake Street in Minneapolis was the sight of a shooting early Monday that left one dead and one injured.

Metro Transit fare enforcement citations
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Starting Monday, Metro Transit will be asking for proof of fare payment and serving citations to riders who haven?t paid. Community Service Officers ? members of the Metro Transit Police Department who are working towards becoming police officers ? will board a train or bus and ask each rider for proof of payment. Proof of payment includes app tickets, Go-To card and paper transfers.

Minneapolis flower shop murder conviction gets fresh look in court 20 years later

It was a dramatic moment in Hennepin County District Court on Tuesday, as a convicted killer, serving a life sentence, told the judge he did not do the crime 20 years ago.

Marvin Haynes: 2004 Mpls murder conviction reviewed
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It was a dramatic moment in Hennepin County District Court on Tuesday, as a convicted killer, Marvin Haynes, serving a life sentence, told the judge he did not do the crime 20 years ago.

2 killed, 1 injured in Dinkytown shooting
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Two men were killed in a shooting at a tobacco store in Dinkytown near the University of Minnesota. Another man was taken to the hospital with injuries from the shooting.

Metro Transit giving citations to unpaid riders

Starting Monday, Metro Transit will be asking for proof of fare payment and serving citations to riders who haven’t paid. 

New Minneapolis Schools superintendent chosen
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The Minneapolis Public School (MPS) District has selected its preferred candidate to be the superintendent for the state?s largest school system.

Minneapolis City Council narrows 'historic investments' in 2024 budget

The Minneapolis City Council continues deliberations on its 2024 city budget, setting its sights on historic investments in community safety, climate change and housing.

Snapchat location data leads to charges in Minneapolis fatal shooting

A teenager has been charged in a fatal Minneapolis shooting after police used Snapchat location data to place him in the area, according to court records. 

Minneapolis council members weigh 2024 budget
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The Minneapolis City Council's budget committee was working on the 2024 budget on Thursday.

Minneapolis council members won't see a pay raise in 2024

After an analysis found Minneapolis city council members are overpaid compared to their peers in similar-sized cities, the council voted Thursday to skip taking a pay raise for the next two years.

Minneapolis to Duluth train awaits decision on federal funds

Any day now, Minnesota state officials could learn whether the Northern Lights Express will secure key federal funding.

Mpls to Duluth train hinges on federal funds
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Any day now Minnesota state officials could learn whether the Northern Lights Express will secure key federal funding. When Minnesota approved $195 million in state dollars, that unlocked the ability to apply for federal grants. As the Minnesota Department of Transportation awaits the feds' decision, it has started negotiating with BNSF Railway, which owns the line where the train would operate.