Ex-MPD cop Tou Thao sentencing: RAW
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The fourth and final former Minneapolis police officer charged for his role in George Floyd's murder was sentenced in court on Monday. Here's the full sentencing hearing.

Tou Thao being sentenced Monday
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The fourth and final former Minneapolis police officer charged for his role in George Floyd's murder is set to learn his fate on Monday. Tou Thao will appear Monday in Hennepin County Court for his sentencing hearing, just over three months after he was found guilty of aiding and abetting manslaughter. The conviction followed a rare "stipulated-evidence" trial which left Thao's conviction in the hands of Judge Peter Cahill. In May, Cahill returned with the guilty verdict after both the prosecution and defense laid out their arguments in court filings and without typical courtroom testimony. Judge Cahill also presided over the trial of Derek Chauvin

Driver arrested after fatal overnight crash in Minneapolis

The crash happened just before 1 a.m. at the intersection of Lyndale Avenue South and 50th Street West. Police said a 24-year-old driver was taken into custody.

Family outraged by plea offer to armed carjacker, slams Hennepin Co. Attorney

The family of a man killed in a deadly carjacking attempt in northeast Minneapolis, is once again blasting a plea deal offered to one of the two armed assailants involved in the shooting.

Steven Markey family press conference [RAW]
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The family of Steven Markey, who was killed in a deadly carjacking attempt, spoke about the plea offer Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty made to Husayn Braveheart for aiding and abetting second-degree murder.

Swimmers upset after Minneapolis YWCA eliminates masters, otters swim team programs

The YWCA Minneapolis says it is closing both its Uptown and Downtown locations on Nov. 1, as it pivots away from fitness centers and pools to focus more on childcare and after school youth programs.

Minneapolis YWCA closing locations
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Two Minneapolis YWCA locations have announced they are changing their model of service to focus more on childcare options.

Officer involved in Floyd murder has appeal for new trial denied

A Minneapolis Police Officer convicted as part of the murder of George Floyd has had an appeal for a new trial denied.

YWCA Minneapolis to close Uptown and Downtown fitness centers

The YWCA Minneapolis announced Thursday it will close its Uptown and Downtown fitness centers effective Nov. 1, as part of a "strategic pivot."

Troopers ID'd in shooting of man on I-94
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The troopers involved in the traffic stop that ended with the shooting of Ricky Cobb along I-94 in Minneapolis have been identified.

Renters Group: Hedge fund sucks $40M out of north Minneapolis

The largest renter of single-family homes in the U.S. has ‘extracted’ $40 million dollars in wealth from neighborhoods in North Minneapolis, according to a report from two renters' rights groups.

Ricky Cobb shooting: Gun in back of car but not in Cobb's possession; troopers ID'd

There was a gun in the back of Ricky Cobb II's vehicle — but never visibly in his possession — when he was fatally shot by a Minnesota State Trooper on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis on July 31, the BCA says.

Psycho Suzi's in Minneapolis set to close

Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge in Minneapolis announced Wednesday it will close.

Prosecutors want 30-year sentence for Anton Lazzaro in sex trafficking case

Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence Anton Lazzaro to 30 years behind bars after his conviction last March on charges of sex trafficking minors.

Fight over Mpls Burger King drive-thru ends
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Drive-thrus are a shrinking business in Minneapolis, and one neighborhood is celebrating the end of a Burger King.

Marijuana parties held following legalization
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Several places throughout the Twin Cities, including downtown along 7th Street outside First Avenue, are hosting marijuana parties celebrating the legalization of marijuana.