Minneapolis renter's rights, lease agreements to be focus of ordinance change proposal

Following a new apartment project in Dinkytown not being ready in time for students, one Minneapolis City Council member says she plans to change city code that locks people into their apartment lease – even when the apartment isn’t ready.

Patty Wetterling pens book on Jacob
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Patty Wetterling's book, "Dear Jacob: A Mother's Journey of Hope," details what her family went through when Jacob Wetterling was taken.

Minneapolis pre-lease renter's rights proposal
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A new policy will be introduced in Minneapolis on Wednesday that could help renters. It comes after an apartment nightmare for some students at the University of Minnesota. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.

'Trash Hero of Uptown' looks to clean up Minneapolis

Armed with a bucket and picker, a Minneapolis man is on a mission to keep the streets of Uptown clean of trash.

Uptown ?trash hero? cleans neighborhood
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A man known as the Uptown ?trash hero? is being heralded for cleaning up the south Minneapolis neighborhood, one walk at a time.

Timberwolves, Maccabi Ra'anana faceoff during unique preseason game

At first glance, warm-ups for Tuesday night's pre-season game at Target Center looked pretty routine, but take a closer look at the players for Maccabi Ra'anana and you'll see there is nothing normal about the circumstances they are playing under.

Minneapolis man takes 40-year sentence in apartment complex murder

A Minneapolis man has accepted a 40-year prison sentence for gunning down another man outside an apartment complex last year.

MPD 3rd precinct discussions nearing end
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More than three years after the 3rd precinct for the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) burned down during riots over the death of George Floyd, the clock continues to tick on a decision toward a replacement. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey would like a decision from the Minneapolis City Council sooner than later.

Minneapolis City Council committee supports Judge Barnette as next Community Safety Commissioner

The Minneapolis City Council during a Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday voted to forward the nomination of Judge Toddrick Barnette as the city's next Community Safety Commissioner to the full City Council.

Mpls Safety Commissioner nominee voted on
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During a Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, Minneapolis City Council members voted to forward the nomination of Judge Toddrick Barnette as the city's next Community Safety Commissioner to a full City Council vote on Thursday.

Minneapolis council again delays vote on 3rd precinct

Once again, a Minneapolis City Council committee has failed to take action on the future of the city's third police precinct.

Man suspected in 2008 rape finally charged after 2020 review of untested rape kits

A Washington man has been charged in connection to a rape in a Minneapolis alley in 2008, after the case was part of a review in 2020 of rape kits that went untested for years. 

Street sweeping begins in Twin Cities
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Street sweeping is underway in Minneapolis and St. Paul this week, which could lead to vehicles being towed if you're parked in the wrong place. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the latest.

Mpls. council considering commissioner, 3rd precinct
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At Tuesday's Minneapolis City Council meeting, public safety will be front and center. The council will consider Mayor Frey's pick for public safety commissioner and the location for the new Third Precinct station. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the details.

Minnesota Jewish communities march against attacks on Palestinians in Gaza

Minnesota Jewish community groups are calling for de-escalation, humanitarian aide and a cease-fire in Gaza, as they gather in Minneapolis to march for their cause. 

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett speaks at University of Minnesota

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett was met with protests as she took the stage in Northrup Auditorium Monday. The conservative justice was the featured speaker at the University of Minnesota Law School’s Stein Lecture.

Comedian Pete Davidson coming to Mystic Lake

Former Saturday Night Live star and creator of the show “Bupkis," Pete Davidson will perform at Mystic Lake this winter. 

Popular Halloween attraction in Minneapolis canceled

A popular neighborhood Halloween haunted house in Minneapolis typically draws in hundreds of people each year. But, it won't go on this year, the organizers say.

Violent weekend in the Twin Cities
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It was a violent weekend across the Twin Cities, with multiple drive-by shootings reported.

Popular Halloween attraction in Mpls canceled
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A popular haunted house in Minneapolis that draws hundreds of people each year won't happen this year.