Judge rejects plea deal in 2019 deadly Minneapolis carjacking case

A Hennepin County judge has rejected the plea deal for a man who pled guilty to his role in a deadly 2019 carjacking in Minneapolis.

Minnesota father speaks out against plea deal
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Jerry Markey, the father of Steve Markey, the man killed during a carjacking in Minneapolis in 2019, spoke out on Monday against a plea agreement for a teen who pled guilty in the case.

Judge Barnette is sworn in as Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner

Monday morning Hennepin County Judge Toddrick Barnette was sworn in as the next Community Safety Commissioner for the City of Minneapolis.

Sentencing in controversial Mpls. carjacking
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The sentencing in a fatal carjacking case is scheduled for Monday afternoon. The case has drawn a lot of attention because the suspect is expected to avoid jail time. The family of Steven Markey will be given the chance to address one of the men convicted for his role in the deadly carjacking, but it's likely the victim's loved ones will also have strong words for Hennepin County Prosecutor who offered a plea deal to keep 20-year-old Husayn Braveheart out of jail.

Confrontation between protesters, driver at rally
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A rally in Minneapolis to support Palestinians, as war wages on between Israel and Hamas, was met with a confrontation on Sunday as a car drove through a group of protesters.

Video shows confrontation between protesters and driver at Palestinian support rally in Mpls

A rally in Minneapolis to support Palestinians, as war wages on between Israel and Hamas, was met with a confrontation on Sunday as a car drove through a group of protesters.

Symposium aims to accelerate progress in spinal cord rehab

Unite 2 Fight Paralysis Science and Advocacy Symposium gathers scientists, clinicians, donors and stakeholders to collaborate on new innovations in spinal cord rehabilitation.

Symposium aims to advance spinal cord rehab
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Unite 2 Fight Paralysis Science and Advocacy Symposium gathers scientists, clinicians, donors and stakeholders to collaborate on new innovations in spinal cord rehabilitation.

MPD investigating fatal shooting near Penn Ave N.

Minneapolis police say a man in his 50s was shot and killed early Saturday near Penn Avenue North.

Minneapolis Kmart demolition to be expedited due to unexpected fire

Following a fire at the Minneapolis Kmart on Lake Street, the Minneapolis City Council will look to expedite the city’s demolition of the site that was once home to the retail chain.

Update: Minneapolis Kmart burns Friday
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FOX 9?s Mary McGuire has the latest following a fire early Friday morning that left the former Kmart building on Lake Street in Minneapolis partially collapsed.

Mille Lacs Co. judge interfering with felons’ right to vote: AG Ellison

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Friday that his office has intervened in two cases where a Mille Lacs County judge prevented felons from voting. 

Minnesota fall colors
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The fall colors are nearing peak around Cedar Lake in Minneapolis

New pavilion on Bde Maka Ska opens to the public

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board held a grand opening for the new pavilion at Bde Maka Ska on Friday. 

Lake Street Kmart fire: Drone video
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A fire burned the vacant Kmart site on Lake Street in Minneapolis Friday morning, causing part of a wall to collapse. Minneapolis Fire Department Assistant Chief Melanie Rucker confirmed the fire started in the rear of the building, with heavy fire and smoke from the rear. The fire had breached the roof of the building by the time fire crews arrived around 5 a.m. on Oct. 20, according to Rucker. Officials say there is a partial collapse in the rear of the building; fire crews were not harmed in the collapse.

Pavilion on Bde Maka Ska grand opening
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Friday the new pavilion on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis opened to the general public. This new pavilion comes four years after the old pavilion burned down. The pavilion includes the Pimento Market, a brand new concept brought by Pimento Jamaican Kitchen. The market has grab and go items and locally made gifts to be purchased.

Lake Street Kmart fire: Crews work to put out flames
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The Minneapolis Fire Department is on the scene of a fire at the vacant Kmart site on Lake Street. Fire crews responded to the fire around 5 a.m. Friday.

Lake Street Kmart fire: MFD shares update
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Minneapolis Assistant Fire Chief, Melanie Rucker, provides an update on the Lake Street Kmart fire.