VeeCon, first-ever NFT-ticketed conference, held in Minneapolis

Celebrities and fans of NFTs gathered in Minneapolis last week for VeeCon, the first-ever NFT-ticketed conference from entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk.

2 years since George Floyd's killing, activists still seek reforms

Two years after George Floyd’s was murdered by then-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, people continue to demand police reform.

Prince mural taking shape in downtown Minneapolis
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A mural overlooking First Avenue has begun to take shape in downtown Minneapolis to honor Prince.

Gary Vaynerchuk hosts first-ever NFT-ticketed event in Minneapolis
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VeeCon, held at US Bank Stadium last week, was the first-ever NFT-ticketed conference. Entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk hosted the event, and in a news conference about it argued NFT technology will eventually be widespread due to its ability to verify ownership efficiently and digitally.

400 mental health workers hold one-day strike
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More than 400 mental health workers are holding a one-day strike on Tuesday in Minneapolis. The AllinaHealth and M Health Fairview workers formed a union last year and are in the process of negotiating their first contract. After failing to agree on terms, the workers said an unfair labor practice strike was their only option to show management how serious their concerns are. They’re seeking improvements for patients and workers, including higher wages.

Suspicious death ruled a homicide in Minneapolis

The death of a man whose body was found inside a Minneapolis apartment over the weekend has been ruled a homicide.

Bde Maka Ska Pavillion construction set to begin

After three years of a blank slate work now begins to fill a void on the northeast shore of Bde Maka Ska.

Bde Maka Ska pavilion construction set to begin
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Three years after a fire shuttered its doors, work is set to begin on a new pavilion on the shores of lake Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis NAACP calls for investigation into North High principal being put on leave

The Minneapolis NAACP is calling for an investigation into Minneapolis Public School's decision to put North Community High School principal Mauri Friestleben on leave. Meanwhile, students are demanding that the district give Friestleben back her position on a permanent basis.

Memorialize the Movement displays street art created after George Floyd's murder
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The street art created after George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police was put on display in Phelps Field Park over the weekend ahead of the second anniversary of Floyd's death. It marked the second exhibition from Memorialize the Movement, which has worked to preserve the plywood boards created in May 2020 and months thereafter.

FOX 9 sits down with Vikings' wide receiver Justin Jefferson
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Vikings' Justin Jefferson is becoming one of the most feared receivers in the NFL, and this week he's holding a camp to share his secrets of the game. He sat down with FOX 9's Jim Rich to chat about what makes him one of the greatest wide receivers in Vikings franchise history.

Community rallying for Minneapolis North High principal
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The NAACP is planning a rally in support of Minneapolis North High School Principal Mauri Friestleben on Monday. It was announced she was being placed on leave but then the superintendent said Sunday she'll be resuming her duties.

After being placed on leave, Minneapolis North High principal returning
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The NAACP is planning a rally in support of Minneapolis North High School Principal Mauri Friestleben on Monday. It was announced she was being placed on leave but then the superintendent said Sunday she'll be resuming her duties.

After being placed on leave, Minneapolis North High principal returning

After a weekend controversy and talks of a protest, Mauri Friestleben will be resuming her duties as Minneapolis North Nigh principal starting on Monday, the superintendent announced Sunday.