Minneapolis City Council: Safe encampments, rideshare wages and more

The Minneapolis City Council has signaled a wide swath of priorities it will hope to tackle for city residents, including potentially creating "safe spaces" for homeless encampments, giving more power to voters, guaranteeing a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers and more.

Minneapolis police chief talks 'terrifying' weekend robbery spree after chase crash

A group suspected in an armed robbery in Minneapolis on Monday, who led officers on a chase ending with a crash into a bus shelter, may be linked to a weekend robbery spree, police say.

Nation's Best History Museum Mpls nominee
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The Mill City Museum in Minneapolis is asking for the public?s support to take the top spot in an online contest to win the title of Nation?s Best History Museum. After coming in fourth place last year in the contest, museum director Dave Stevens is hoping to gather enough votes to take the top spot. Voting ends Monday, Feb. 12th at 11 a.m. CT time. You can vote here: https://www.mnhs.org/millcity

1 dead in North Minneapolis Friday evening
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Police believe a potentially failed carjacking or robbery attempt led to one person being fatally shot in Minneapolis on Friday.

University of Minnesota to buy Fairview teaching hospitals

The University of Minnesota (U of M) is set to purchase the four academic health facilities at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center. 

George Floyd protests: Minneapolis settles lawsuit alleging journalists were harassed, hurt

The city of Minneapolis agreed Thursday to pay $950,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging that journalists were subjected to police harassment and even hurt while covering protests over the police killings of George Floyd.

Minneapolis mayor jokes remote work turns you into 'a loser'

While talking up downtown Minneapolis, Mayor Jacob Frey took a swipe at remote work, saying it ultimately turns you into "a loser."

Mpls mayor defends calling remote workers 'losers'
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey doubled down on calling remote workers "losers", saying "it was a joke". FOX 9's Mary McGuire has the story.

'Minnesota Legends: Juicy (Jucy) Lucy': Full documentary

A documentary that delves into the savory history of the legendary Juicy (Jucy) Lucy burger is now available on-demand on your big-screen TV via FOX LOCAL. 

Leaders push for downtown Mpls return
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Mayor Jacob Frey and other leaders made a spirited plea to get people back in downtown Minneapolis on Monday.

Smith Foundry emissions are within permit, MPCA says

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency met with neighbors on Wednesday to discuss new findings that show the Smith Foundry, in Minneapolis' East Phillips neighborhood, isn't violating emission regulations.

Minneapolis animal shelter lowers 2024 adoption fees to help clear space

Minneapolis Animal Care and Control (MACC) has changed its pet adoption fees in hopes of more animals finding their fur-ever homes and to help clear space as the shelter nears capacity. 

Ricky Cobb shooting: MN State Trooper Ryan Londregan booked, released from jail

Ryan Londregan, the Minnesota State Trooper charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II, has been formally booked and then released from jail. 

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Midtown Global Market
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The year of the dragon starts Feb. 10 and lasts until Jan. 28, 2025. To ring in the Lunar New Year, the Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis is hosting a free family event from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday. It will open at noon with a performance by the CAAM Chinese Dance Theater. There will also be food demonstrations from Pham?s Rice Bowl owner, Trung Pham and activities for kids. The traditional lion dance will be performed by the Tay Phuong Lions at 2 p.m..