Police: Less trouble in Dinkytown this weekend amid increased police patrols

As students near the University of Minnesota begin to embrace summer break, they say over the last three weeks there hasn’t been a break in weekend crime.

Police: Less trouble in Dinkytown this weekend
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As students near the University of Minnesota begin to embrace summer break, they say over the last three weeks there hasn?t been a break in weekend crime.

Metro Transit PD chief talks safety
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New Metro Transit Police Chief Ernest Morales III spoke with Leah Beno about what's he's doing to take on crime on public transportation in the Twin Cities.

Minneapolis police investigating fatal shooting Saturday afternoon

Minneapolis police said shooting happened around 2 p.m. on the 2700 block of Blaisdell Avenue. A man in his 20s was taken to the hospital were he died from his injuries.

Twin Cities events: Chalkfest, Open Streets
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Twin Cities residents enjoyed a variety of outdoor events on Saturday. In Minneapolis, people flocked to the Open Streets event for games, activities and to walk freely in the street. In Maplewood, the 8th annual Chalkfest drew crowds to see artists from around the world create colorful chalk murals on the sidewalks.

Firefighters rescue 79-year-old man from Minneapolis house fire

A 79-year-old man remains hospitalized in serious condition after being rescued from a burning house in Minneapolis Friday night. 

Man dies in hospital after being shot in Minneapolis

A man in his early 20s died at a hospital early Saturday morning after being shot in Minneapolis near the 3600 block of Penn Avenue North. No arrests have been made.

Uptown Theater reopens, bets on ‘revival’ of Uptown surrounding it

A historic theater in Uptown, Minneapolis, has been redeveloped following a years-long effort by a Twin Cities real estate developer that hopes to revitalize the Uptown neighborhood around it.

Pedestrians still getting familiar with 'Barnes Dance' intersection

Last November, the city of Minneapolis installed a new traffic light sequence at Richfield Road and West Bde Maka Ska Parkway that stops all cars at the intersection long enough for people on foot to cross in any direction they want, including diagonally.

Swiftie stepdad from Minnesota goes viral on Reddit

A Minnesota man who used Reddit as an aid to bond with his Taylor Swift superfan stepdaughter recently went viral after he extended a "thank you" to the Swiftie fan community.

Extra patrols in Dinkytown this weekend after more trouble

There will be additional police patrols in Dinkytown this weekend after the Minneapolis neighborhood faced another bout of bad behavior by teens last weekend.

Pride gem: Country’s 2nd queer library celebrates decades in Minneapolis

In the heart of the Twin Cities lies a hidden gem for the LGBTQ community. Long aisles filled with books featuring queer characters define the Quatrefoil Library — the second oldest of its kind in the United States.

Celebrating historic queer library in MN
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In the heart of the Twin Cities, there is a hidden gem for the LGBTQ community. Quatrefoil Library in Minneapolis is filled with books featuring queer characters and is the second oldest library of its kind in the United States.

It's 'kitten season' at Animal Humane Society
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This is the time of the year when the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley usually sees an influx of new kittens at the shelter. They are urging for people to show up and update.

Minneapolis Sound Museum honors local music legends

Jellybean Johnson, drummer and member of The Time, is working to establish The Minneapolis Sound Museum. It would be a permanent tribute composed of everyone who contributed to the genre of music, most notably Prince.

Prosecutors urge Minnesota Supreme Court to reject appeal by ex-officer in George Floyd’s murder

State prosecutors have urged the Minnesota Supreme Court to reject former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin’s request to reconsider his conviction for murdering George Floyd, saying lower courts already got it right.

Minneapolis animal shelter offers free adoptions this weekend

Minneapolis Animal Care & Control is waving adoption fees this weekend as a part of its "clear the shelter" event to try and help animals find their forever homes. 

Golden Valley church sees rise in vandalism, theft

St. Margaret Mary Church near Golden Valley Road and Theodore Wirth Parkway has been a spiritual home for the local Catholic community for more than 75 years.