Minneapolis leaders create task force aimed at revitalizing downtown

After some headline-grabbing store closures and office consolidations, Minneapolis government and business officials said Wednesday it's time to get serious about revitalizing downtown's storefronts.

Minneapolis leaders create task force aimed at revitalizing downtown
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After some headline-grabbing store closures and office consolidations, Minneapolis government and business officials said Wednesday it's time to get serious about revitalizing downtown's storefronts.

Beloved Twin Cities drag queen making an inspirational comeback from stroke

At a time when drag shows and drag performers are increasingly being targeted by extremists, it’s important to remember that they are more than a source of entertainment, but a place where a community comes together and often, people find themselves. 

The 1975 fans camp outside during rain, snow
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Fans of The 1975 camped on the street in Minneapolis Tuesday night, braving the wintry weather. The popular band is performing Wednesday night.

Beloved Twin Cities drag queen making an inspirational comeback from stroke
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Last Thanksgiving, Christina Jackson suffered a massive stroke that partially paralyzed the right side of her body. After months of rehab, she is slowly making a comeback, and her next performance is a benefit show Saturday for the victims of the shooting at Club Q.

Kia and Hyundai thefts: At least 9 federal lawsuits have been filed in Minnesota

Minneapolis’ new police chief is warning the public the thefts of Kias and Hyundais have increased tenfold in his city, and the thieves are often children.

Hennepin County prosecutor Mike Freeman discusses decades-long career

With just a couple weeks left in office, Hennepin County's longest serving prosecutor Mike Freeman is opening up to FOX 9 about the highs, the lows, the tough decisions and the things his office got wrong over two decades.

Slushy conditions remain around Twin Cities Tuesday evening, but 1975 fans remain undeterred
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Slushy conditions remain around the Twin Cities, but the snow has held off as temperature have remained slightly above freezing. But regardless of the weather, fans of the band the 1975 have begun to camp outside the Armory in Minneapolis ahead of the show Wednesday night.

CrimeWatchMpls owner sues conservative think tank over embedded tweets

The owner of Minneapolis crime-tracker Twitter account CrimeWatchMpls has sued conservative think tank the American Experiment over embedding a Twitter feed of her account on its site.

Police: 14-year-old driver seriously hurt after crash in stolen Kia

A 14-year-old boy who police say was behind the wheel of a stolen Kia is fighting for his life on Monday after an overnight crash in Minneapolis.

Police: Driver smashes into several vehicles in McDonald's parking lot after robbery

The driver of a vehicle, which police suspect was used in a robbery earlier in the day, crashed into several vehicles in a McDonald's parking lot on Sunday afternoon and sparked a police search.

Suspect sought after robbery, crash at McDonald's
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A vehicle, that police suspect was used in a robbery earlier in the day, crashed into several vehicles in a McDonald's parking lot on Sunday afternoon and sparked a police search. A city police officer, who was at the McDonald's at the time of the crash shortly after 2 p.m. on Sunday, witnessed an initial crash near the intersection of Lyndale Avenue North and North 45th Avenue.

1 driver dead, 1 seriously injured in Minneapolis crash

One driver was killed, and another suffered possible life-threatening injuries from a crash at the intersection of Lyndale Avenue North and 42nd Avenue North early Sunday morning.

Argument over marijuana led to fatal shooting in Minneapolis apartment: Charges

An argument over marijuana left on a table led to the fatal shooting of a woman in a Minneapolis apartment on Thursday, according to court documents. 

Minneapolis waives pet adoption fees in hopes of clearing out shelters for the holidays

The Minneapolis Animal Care and Control are hosting an adoption event on Friday from noon- 5 p.m. All dogs and cats available for adoption will be given to good homes on a first come, first serve basis.

Ex-MPD officer who maced protesters also received $150K payout

It was a jarring sight: A Minneapolis police officer spraying mace out the window of a squad car at seemingly peaceful protesters in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death. Cell phone video recorded by the Star Tribune captured the incident, which subsequently went viral.

Deputies arrest 12-year-old driver after stolen vehicle chase in Minneapolis

The 12-year-old driver who was arrested had a cast on his leg from a recent gunshot wound, according to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office.