Mpls. public safety commissioner on why residents should 'stay in the fight'
In these two clips from a public safety meeting held in Minneapolis's Ward 11 on Tuesday night, the city's new Public Saftey Commissioner Cedric Alexander explains why he thinks police need to utilize emerging technologies like drones and facial recognition, and he urges residents to "stay in the fight" to make the city safer.
In these two clips from a public safety meeting held in Minneapolis's Ward 11 on Tuesday night, the city's new Public Saftey Commissioner Cedric Alexander explains why he thinks police need to utilize emerging technologies like drones and facial recognition, and he urges residents to "stay in the fight" to make the city safer.
1 dead, 1 seriously hurt after shooting at George Floyd Square
Minneapolis police say a gun and some casings may have been taken from the crime scene by a citizen before police responded to investigate a deadly shooting at George Floyd Square on Sunday.
Minneapolis police say a gun and some casings may have been taken from the crime scene by a citizen before police responded to investigate a deadly shooting at George Floyd Square on Sunday.
Federal investigation of MPD may soon enter new phase, city attorney says
Minneapolis officials think the U.S. Department of Justice is wrapping up the discovery phase of its patterns and practices investigation of the city's police department, but no one knows the feds' timeline, a key city official said Tuesday.
Minneapolis officials think the U.S. Department of Justice is wrapping up the discovery phase of its patterns and practices investigation of the city's police department, but no one knows the feds' timeline, a key city official said Tuesday.
Minneapolis cold case murder trial: Opening statements, victim's mom testifies
Opening statements in the trial of a man charged in a 1993 murder in Minneapolis wrapped up Tuesday morning, with the victim's mom expected to be called as the first witness.
Opening statements in the trial of a man charged in a 1993 murder in Minneapolis wrapped up Tuesday morning, with the victim's mom expected to be called as the first witness.
Trial begins for single punch death outside Minneapolis nightclub
The trial is underway for an Andover man accused of punching a man outside a Minneapolis nightclub, killing him.
The trial is underway for an Andover man accused of punching a man outside a Minneapolis nightclub, killing him.
1993 cold case murder trial proceeds
An Isanti man is charged with murdering a Minneapolis woman in 1993, but his defense alleges that prosecutors have the wrong man.
An Isanti man is charged with murdering a Minneapolis woman in 1993, but his defense alleges that prosecutors have the wrong man.
Trial continues for 1993 cold case murder involving Isanti man
A full jury has now been seated for a trial in the cold case murder of a Minneapolis woman who was found stabbed to death inside her apartment nearly 30 years ago.
A full jury has now been seated for a trial in the cold case murder of a Minneapolis woman who was found stabbed to death inside her apartment nearly 30 years ago.
MPD reopens case of dead bride Elisa Gomez
Elisa Gomez had been married a mere 12 hours when her lifeless body was found hanging from a basement door frame by a red silk scarf, a footstool underneath her. Nearly six years later, Minneapolis police quietly reopened the case last week for a third time.
Elisa Gomez had been married a mere 12 hours when her lifeless body was found hanging from a basement door frame by a red silk scarf, a footstool underneath her. Nearly six years later, Minneapolis police quietly reopened the case last week for a third time.
Kias and Hyundais now most stolen cars in Minneapolis, data shows
More than 3,000 cars have been reported stolen in Minneapolis this year, including 432 Kias and 368 Hyundais. Officers are warning people to do what they can to protect their vehicles because this year, an average of 13 cars are stolen each day.
More than 3,000 cars have been reported stolen in Minneapolis this year, including 432 Kias and 368 Hyundais. Officers are warning people to do what they can to protect their vehicles because this year, an average of 13 cars are stolen each day.
MPD reopens case of dead bride Elisa Gomez
Elisa Gomez had been married a mere 12 hours when her lifeless body was found hanging from a basement door frame by a red silk scarf, a footstool underneath her. Nearly six years later, Minneapolis police quietly reopened the case last week for a third time.
Elisa Gomez had been married a mere 12 hours when her lifeless body was found hanging from a basement door frame by a red silk scarf, a footstool underneath her. Nearly six years later, Minneapolis police quietly reopened the case last week for a third time.
Twin Cities police report uptick in Hyundai and Kia thefts, following nationwide trend
A nationwide trend of stealing specific makes of cars has made its way to the metro. Some law enforcement officials in the Twin Cities said they've seen an uptick in stolen Hyundais and Kias.
A nationwide trend of stealing specific makes of cars has made its way to the metro. Some law enforcement officials in the Twin Cities said they've seen an uptick in stolen Hyundais and Kias.
Frey seeks eight extra MPD classes over two years to counter departure wave
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing a budget aimed at returning the city's depleted police force to the court-ordered level of 731 officers sometime in 2023 as part of a realignment of public safety that he now more closely controls.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing a budget aimed at returning the city's depleted police force to the court-ordered level of 731 officers sometime in 2023 as part of a realignment of public safety that he now more closely controls.
Minneapolis proposed new public safety plan
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing a budget aimed at returning the city's depleted police force to the court-ordered level sometime in 2023 as part of a realignment of public safety that he now more closely controls.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing a budget aimed at returning the city's depleted police force to the court-ordered level sometime in 2023 as part of a realignment of public safety that he now more closely controls.
Some Minneapolis neighborhoods seeing increase in robberies, carjackings
There's been an increase in the number of robberies and carjackings reported to Minneapolis police in four neighborhoods in the third precinct.
There's been an increase in the number of robberies and carjackings reported to Minneapolis police in four neighborhoods in the third precinct.
Shooting at Minnehaha Falls leaves one in critical condition
One person was critically injured in a shooting at Minnehaha Falls Sunday night, according to Minneapolis Park Police.
One person was critically injured in a shooting at Minnehaha Falls Sunday night, according to Minneapolis Park Police.
Man seriously hurt in shooting at Minnehaha Regional Park
A man is seriously hurt after a shooting Sunday night at Minnehaha Regional Park, park officials report.
A man is seriously hurt after a shooting Sunday night at Minnehaha Regional Park, park officials report.
Three trees planted in north Minneapolis to honor three children shot last year
Last summer, three children were shot in just a few weeks in north Minneapolis, and only one of them survived. On Saturday, the community came together to honor the children by planting three trees in their names.
Last summer, three children were shot in just a few weeks in north Minneapolis, and only one of them survived. On Saturday, the community came together to honor the children by planting three trees in their names.
Three trees planted in north Minneapolis to honor three children shot last year
Last summer, three children were shot in just a few weeks in north Minneapolis, and only one of them survived. On Saturday, the community came together to honor the children by planting three trees in their names.
Last summer, three children were shot in just a few weeks in north Minneapolis, and only one of them survived. On Saturday, the community came together to honor the children by planting three trees in their names.
Man sentenced in 'brutal killing' that left body dumped in Dakota County culvert
A decades-long sentence has been handed down in the deadly beating of a man whose body was found dumped in a culvert in rural Dakota County last spring.
A decades-long sentence has been handed down in the deadly beating of a man whose body was found dumped in a culvert in rural Dakota County last spring.
Man stabbed to death in Minneapolis, suspect arrested in Wisconsin
A 31-year-old man was arrested in connection to the fatal stabbing of a man in Minneapolis Friday morning, according to Minneapolis Police.
A 31-year-old man was arrested in connection to the fatal stabbing of a man in Minneapolis Friday morning, according to Minneapolis Police.