Celebrating Minnesota's diversity with Somali week, Hmong Freedom Festival
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Minnesota Is home to the largest Somali population outside of Somalia and the largest Hmong population in the U.S, and Saturday, both cultures celebrated their communities.

Minneapolis minimum wage increase starts today

Starting today the minimum wage in Minneapolis has increased for all workers within city limits.

6 monkeypox cases in Twin Cities; MDH urges prompt care

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has now confirmed six cases of monkeypox in Minnesota, all of which are among Twin Cities residents. 

Don't flush gas, Met Council warns after U of M sewer explosion

Don't flush gas or other flammable materials down the toilet. This is the message from the Metropolitan Council on Friday after sewer explosions forced evacuations at the University of Minnesota on Thursday.

Buildings evacuated near University of Minnesota after explosion in sewer
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The University of Minnesota issued an alert Thursday afternoon for residents to evacuate after an explosion in the sewer and a fire in a fraternity basement. Authorities say the explosion was due to a possible gasoline spill or leak in the sewer line.

Minneapolis teenager charged for violent carjacking outside restaurant

A Minneapolis teenager was charged for violently carjacking a woman outside her work at a Northeast Minneapolis Restaurant on June 9, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. 

Al Franken sells out six show at Acme Comedy Club

Ex-Minnesota Senator Al Franken will be playing six sold out shows at Acme Comedy Club. 

Years-long backlog for tree stump removal in Twin Cities
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If you've had a tree removed in Minneapolis or St. Paul for emerald ash borer recently, it may be years until the city will come remove the stump due to a years-long backlog for stump removal in the Twin Cities. In Minneapolis, the wait is 3-4 years and in St. Paul it's 3-5 years.

Minneapolis uses '80s tune to educate residents about recycling
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The City of Minneapolis made a parody song to the tune of "We didn't start the fire" by Billy Joel to educate residents about what you don't need to throw into the trash bin. This educational TikTok video about organics recycling has gotten a lot of attention.

Stone Arch Bridge shooting victim was struck by stray bullet leaving a wedding party

The man seriously hurt in a shooting near the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis was an innocent bystander who was shot in the head by a stray bullet outside a wedding celebration, a distance from a rowdy gathering down the street, his family says in a statement.

Shooting leaves 1 man dead in Minneapolis

An afternoon shooting in Minneapolis' Whittier neighborhood has left one man dead and officers searching for the suspect, police say.

Minneapolis work group lays out plan for how to reform and expand police

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's efforts to reform the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), "transform policing" and add additional officers now have a roadmap in the form of a report released Monday from the city's Community Safety Work Group.

Stone Arch Bridge shooting victim was struck by stray bullet leaving a wedding party
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The man seriously hurt in a shooting near the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis was an innocent bystander who was shot in the head by a stray bullet outside a wedding celebration, his family says in a statement. According to the family, 34-year-old Tyler King was in Minneapolis, where he grew up, on vacation from Nashville when he was shot. He was in town to visit family and attend his sister's wedding.

Recommendations to improve public safety in Minneapolis
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's Community Safety Work Group outlined its recommendations for improving public safety and police accountability in Minneapolis during a news conference on June 27, 2022.

Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor released from prison

Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor was released from prison on Monday morning after serving just over three years for the death of 911 caller Justine Damond Ruszczyk.

Ex-Minneapolis cop Mohamed Noor released from prison
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Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor was released from prison on Monday morning after serving just over three years for the death of 911 caller Justine Damond Ruszczyk.

Twin Cities police report uptick in Hyundai and Kia thefts, following nationwide trend
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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.

Bus driver hurt in crash in Minneapolis

A Metro Transit bus driver was hurt on Sunday after investigators say his bus was hit by another vehicle.