Walz: State will keep police reinforcements in Minneapolis 'as long as it's necessary'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will keep reinforcements in Minneapolis indefinitely to help the city's depleted police department curb violent crime, a move his Republican challenger said came too late.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will keep reinforcements in Minneapolis indefinitely to help the city's depleted police department curb violent crime, a move his Republican challenger said came too late.
Black high school students from Minnesota perform at Fringe Festival in Scotland
The Legacy Arts Group, consisting of four Minneapolis high school students, is the first all-Black cast performing at the Fringe Festival in Scotland.
The Legacy Arts Group, consisting of four Minneapolis high school students, is the first all-Black cast performing at the Fringe Festival in Scotland.
Minnesota nurses announce strike authorization vote over staffing
The Minnesota Nurses Association announced Thursday they will hold a strike authorization vote with 15,000 nurses in the metro and Duluth after failing to reach an agreement for new contracts and putting "patients before profit."
The Minnesota Nurses Association announced Thursday they will hold a strike authorization vote with 15,000 nurses in the metro and Duluth after failing to reach an agreement for new contracts and putting "patients before profit."
Grain Belt Building to become new event center 'The 1893'
The historic Grain Belt Brewery offices in Northeast Minneapolis will be turned into a new event center called The 1893.
The historic Grain Belt Brewery offices in Northeast Minneapolis will be turned into a new event center called The 1893.
Kueng, Thao file notice they will appeal federal sentence in George Floyd's killing
Two former Minneapolis police officers have filed their notices of appeal of their sentences in federal court related to the murder of George Floyd.
Two former Minneapolis police officers have filed their notices of appeal of their sentences in federal court related to the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis PD strategy to battle crime hotspots is showing results
Recently gun crime is up while police staffing is down. There are a few bright spots but also areas of concern.
Recently gun crime is up while police staffing is down. There are a few bright spots but also areas of concern.
Minneapolis firefighters rescue adult and child from apartment fire; 20 residents displaced
A Minneapolis Fire Department spokesperson said crews acted professionally and quickly to get the child and an the adult to safety before anyone was injured.
A Minneapolis Fire Department spokesperson said crews acted professionally and quickly to get the child and an the adult to safety before anyone was injured.
Charges: Apartment shooting leads to gun tossed onto TV station
Witnesses reported seeing a man throwing a gun from the balcony of an apartment building onto the rooftop of WCCO below.
Witnesses reported seeing a man throwing a gun from the balcony of an apartment building onto the rooftop of WCCO below.
4 people seriously hurt in 3 separate shootings in Minneapolis
Three separate shootings across Minneapolis on Tuesday evening left four people seriously hurt, police say.
Three separate shootings across Minneapolis on Tuesday evening left four people seriously hurt, police say.
Trial begins for man charged in 1993 Minneapolis cold case murder
Jury selection was underway on Monday as an Isanti hockey dad and businessman faces trial for a 1993 cold case murder in Minneapolis. A pool of 50 prospective jurors arrived at the Hennepin County courthouse to fill out pre-trial questionnaires. The lawyers will use those answers during voir dire that is scheduled to be Tuesday.
Jury selection was underway on Monday as an Isanti hockey dad and businessman faces trial for a 1993 cold case murder in Minneapolis. A pool of 50 prospective jurors arrived at the Hennepin County courthouse to fill out pre-trial questionnaires. The lawyers will use those answers during voir dire that is scheduled to be Tuesday.
Omar, Samuels duel over public safety, progressive values in Democratic primary
Rep. Ilhan Omar and challenger Don Samuels will face off in a primary on Tuesday for Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District.
Rep. Ilhan Omar and challenger Don Samuels will face off in a primary on Tuesday for Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District.
Man killed in Minneapolis apartment shooting, gun tossed on television station roof
A gun believed to be used in a deadly shooting inside a downtown Minneapolis high-rise apartment was apparently tossed onto the roof of a neighboring television station on Sunday evening.
A gun believed to be used in a deadly shooting inside a downtown Minneapolis high-rise apartment was apparently tossed onto the roof of a neighboring television station on Sunday evening.
Minneapolis police investigating fatal shooting near George Floyd Square
The Minneapolis Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred near the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue early Saturday morning.
The Minneapolis Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred near the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue early Saturday morning.
Uptown hopes return of art fair is return to normalcy as well
The Uptown Art Fair returns for the first time since 2019, and more than 300,000 people are expected to attend the event.
The Uptown Art Fair returns for the first time since 2019, and more than 300,000 people are expected to attend the event.
Preserving agricultural, industrial history in Scott County, Minnesota
The Scott County Threshers Association is dedicated to preserving the agricultural and industrial history in the county, and every year it puts on a Harvest Festival in Jordan. The 58th annual old-time Harvest Festival runs through Sunday, Aug. 7.
The Scott County Threshers Association is dedicated to preserving the agricultural and industrial history in the county, and every year it puts on a Harvest Festival in Jordan. The 58th annual old-time Harvest Festival runs through Sunday, Aug. 7.
58th annual Harvest Festival runs through Sunday in Jordan
The 58th annual Harvest Festival in Jordan runs through Sunday. It will feature old-time tractors and farm equipment, and is put on by the Scott County Threshers Association.
The 58th annual Harvest Festival in Jordan runs through Sunday. It will feature old-time tractors and farm equipment, and is put on by the Scott County Threshers Association.
Hennepin Avenue redesign, bus lane additions pass Minneapolis City Council
A controversial part of the redesign of Hennepin Ave through Uptown Minneapolis received approval from the Minneapolis City Council Thursday, setting the stage for implementation of a project that has been long debated.
A controversial part of the redesign of Hennepin Ave through Uptown Minneapolis received approval from the Minneapolis City Council Thursday, setting the stage for implementation of a project that has been long debated.
Minneapolis Light Rail shooting: Teenager charged
A 17-year-old has been charged for the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old on a light rail platform in Minneapolis.
A 17-year-old has been charged for the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old on a light rail platform in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis woman found safe after going missing in June
Carol Ann Swigart, the Minneapolis woman missing since June, has been found safe, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
Carol Ann Swigart, the Minneapolis woman missing since June, has been found safe, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
Council approves new leader of Minneapolis public safety ‘rebranding’
"I found his answers about lives lost to be broad and evasive. It makes me wonder how things are going to be different here in Minneapolis.” said one council member prior to the vote.
"I found his answers about lives lost to be broad and evasive. It makes me wonder how things are going to be different here in Minneapolis.” said one council member prior to the vote.