Mpls to Duluth train hinges on federal funds
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.
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.
Morning shooting leaves 1 dead in Minneapolis
Minneapolis police are investigating after a man was found shot to death Wednesday morning in Minneapolis' Phillips neighborhood.
Minneapolis police are investigating after a man was found shot to death Wednesday morning in Minneapolis' Phillips neighborhood.
Convicted murderer Marvin Haynes tells judge he's innocent in 2004 slaying
It was an extraordinary courtroom moment. Convicted murderer Marvin Haynes, serving a life sentence, telling a judge he did not do it, that he is an innocent man wrongly convicted in a 2004 Minneapolis flower shop slaying that rocked the community.
It was an extraordinary courtroom moment. Convicted murderer Marvin Haynes, serving a life sentence, telling a judge he did not do it, that he is an innocent man wrongly convicted in a 2004 Minneapolis flower shop slaying that rocked the community.
Man fights to overturn murder conviction
Marvin Haynes, the man convicted in a 2004 murder at a Minneapolis flower shop, took the stand on Tuesday, as he fights to overturn his conviction in the case.
Marvin Haynes, the man convicted in a 2004 murder at a Minneapolis flower shop, took the stand on Tuesday, as he fights to overturn his conviction in the case.
Businesses sue City of Minneapolis over policing at 38th and Chicago
Four businesses, including neighborhood grocer Cup Foods, have filed a lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis over policing issues at 38th and Chicago.
Four businesses, including neighborhood grocer Cup Foods, have filed a lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis over policing issues at 38th and Chicago.
Convicted killer maintains innocence in 2004 murder
It was a dramatic day in a Hennepin County courtroom as Marvin Haynes, a convicted killer, maintained his innocence nearly 20 years later. Haynes and his legal team are fighting for his freedom. He's currently serving a life sentence for first-degree murder in connection to the 2004 killing at a Minneapolis flower shop.
It was a dramatic day in a Hennepin County courtroom as Marvin Haynes, a convicted killer, maintained his innocence nearly 20 years later. Haynes and his legal team are fighting for his freedom. He's currently serving a life sentence for first-degree murder in connection to the 2004 killing at a Minneapolis flower shop.
Marvin Haynes denies 2004 Mpls flower shop murder
Marvin Haynes is serving a life sentence for a 2004 Minneapolis flower shop murder is fighting to have his conviction tossed out, arguing he is innocent. Haynes took the stand on Tuesday, denying he was involved in the killing of Randy Sherer.
Marvin Haynes is serving a life sentence for a 2004 Minneapolis flower shop murder is fighting to have his conviction tossed out, arguing he is innocent. Haynes took the stand on Tuesday, denying he was involved in the killing of Randy Sherer.
Gingerbread Wonderland at Norway House
Gingerbread Wonderland is back for its ninth year at Norway House in Minneapolis. Anyone can enter their edible creations. This year there are nearly 200 structures including a multi-story Barbie dreamhouse from a mother-daughter team, the Walker Art Center Sculpture Garden, Whoville from "The Grinch" and the Como Park Pavilion. The event runs through Jan. 7. Norway House is located at 913 E Franklin Ave. in Minneapolis.
Gingerbread Wonderland is back for its ninth year at Norway House in Minneapolis. Anyone can enter their edible creations. This year there are nearly 200 structures including a multi-story Barbie dreamhouse from a mother-daughter team, the Walker Art Center Sculpture Garden, Whoville from "The Grinch" and the Como Park Pavilion. The event runs through Jan. 7. Norway House is located at 913 E Franklin Ave. in Minneapolis.
Residents sound off at community meeting about Smith Foundry
During a surprise inspection in May, the EPA determined that Smith Foundry had violated the Clean Air Act. However, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has said it is not seeing any violations of state or federal air quality standards from the facility.
During a surprise inspection in May, the EPA determined that Smith Foundry had violated the Clean Air Act. However, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has said it is not seeing any violations of state or federal air quality standards from the facility.
Mpls community meeting discusses pollution
A community meeting was held in the East Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis on Monday to discuss pollution coming from a Smith Foundry building that?s in violation of the Clean Air Act.
A community meeting was held in the East Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis on Monday to discuss pollution coming from a Smith Foundry building that?s in violation of the Clean Air Act.
2004 Minneapolis murder conviction getting new look in court
A man serving a life sentence for a 2004 Minneapolis, flower-shop murder is fighting to have his conviction tossed out, arguing he is innocent.
A man serving a life sentence for a 2004 Minneapolis, flower-shop murder is fighting to have his conviction tossed out, arguing he is innocent.
Minneapolis apartment fire sends 2 adults, 2 children to the hospital
Four people were hospitalized Saturday night after an apartment building caught on fire in south Minneapolis.
Four people were hospitalized Saturday night after an apartment building caught on fire in south Minneapolis.
4 hospitalized after Minneapolis fire
Two adults and two children were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and burns to their hair after a Minneapolis apartment caught fire.
Two adults and two children were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and burns to their hair after a Minneapolis apartment caught fire.
Derek Chauvin’s family has received no updates after prison stabbing, attorney says
An attorney for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, said Saturday that Chauvin’s family has been kept in the dark by federal prison officials after he was stabbed in prison.
An attorney for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, said Saturday that Chauvin’s family has been kept in the dark by federal prison officials after he was stabbed in prison.
Prosecutors decry stabbing of ex-officer Derek Chauvin while incarcerated in George Floyd’s killing
Minnesota’s attorney general on Saturday denounced a prison attack on Derek Chauvin, saying the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd should be able to serve his sentence without fear of violence.
Minnesota’s attorney general on Saturday denounced a prison attack on Derek Chauvin, saying the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd should be able to serve his sentence without fear of violence.
Man dies after a Minneapolis shooting Thursday morning
Editors note: Authorities have confirmed the identity of the victim to be 31-year-old Charles Lee Jackson.
Editors note: Authorities have confirmed the identity of the victim to be 31-year-old Charles Lee Jackson.
Ex-officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd’s killing, stabbed in prison, AP source says
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate and seriously injured Friday.
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate and seriously injured Friday.
Minneapolis jewelry maker helps others after surviving domestic violence
Each piece is handcrafted in a Minneapolis studio using vintage and antique Swarovski crystals and German and Japanese glass.
Each piece is handcrafted in a Minneapolis studio using vintage and antique Swarovski crystals and German and Japanese glass.
MN jewelry maker helps domestic abuse victims
Minnesota jewelry maker, Meg Smith, hand makes her pieces with care. She also donates a percentage of sales to Women's Advocates, the first domestic violence shelter in the U.S. and is located in St. Paul. If you or someone you know is facing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit the hotline?s website to chat with an expert.
Minnesota jewelry maker, Meg Smith, hand makes her pieces with care. She also donates a percentage of sales to Women's Advocates, the first domestic violence shelter in the U.S. and is located in St. Paul. If you or someone you know is facing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit the hotline?s website to chat with an expert.
North Minneapolis apartment shooting leaves one dead on Black Friday
A shooting in an apartment building in North Minneapolis left one person dead on Black Friday.
A shooting in an apartment building in North Minneapolis left one person dead on Black Friday.