Merwin Liquors, We Push For Peace partnership hopes to curb intersection violence

We Push For Peace was hired by Merwin Liquor on Thursday to begin working both as security and as staff in the hours after an announcement it was being investigated as to its role in continued gun violence.

Violent Minneapolis intersection increases prevention measures
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A new partnership between Merwin Liquors and We Push For Peace hopes to reduce violence at the intersection of North Lyndale and West Broadway Ave in Minneapolis.

Twin Cities To-Do: KDWB's E. White previews this weekend's events
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KDWB'sE. White joins FOX 9 Morning News to share details about what's going on this weekend in the weekly Twin Cities To-Do segment. From the Twin Cities Black Film Festival to , there's no excuse to be bored in Minnesota this weekend.

Lake Harriet Bandshell to be painted a new color if petitioners get their way

A few hundred people have signed a petition asking the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to restore the Lake Harriet Bandshell back to its original blue-gray color.

Drone video of the Lake Harriet Bandshell in Minneapolis
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The Lake Harriet Bandshell in Minneapolis is undergoing renovations in the coming months, and a group of residents is hoping the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will paint the bandshell back to its original blue-gray color.

FULL INTERVIEW: Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner responds to FOX 9 report on police staffing
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After an investigative report by FOX 9 Reporter Mary McGuire showed that Minneapolis Police aren't shifting staff resources to high crime hours at night, Community Safety Commissioner Dr. Cedric Alexander sat down for an interview and said MPD is doing the best they can with the resources they have to combat crime within the city.

Mpls Community Safety Commissioner answers questions about police staffing

The newly appointed Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner is responding to questions about how Minneapolis Police are allocating resources. 

AG Ellison to investigate businesses at deadly North Mpls intersection

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a civil investigation Thursday into Merwin Liquors and Winner Gas Station in Minneapolis after they've had repeated violent crimes happen in front of their businesses.

Mpls Community Safety Commissioner answers questions about police staffing
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The newly appointed Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner is responding to questions about how Minneapolis Police are allocating resources.?

AG Ellison to investigate businesses at deadly North Mpls intersection
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a civil investigation Thursday into Merwin Liquors and Winner Gas Station in Minneapolis after they've had repeated violent crimes happen in front of their businesses.

Shooting inside tent on 29th and Nicollet ruled homicide, victim ID’d

A 48-year-old man that was shot and killed in a tent near 29th Street West and Nicollet Avenue in early August has been identified, with his death has been ruled a homicide.

Shooting suspects of Minneapolis forensic scientist to be tried separately

A man and woman charged in a shooting that injured a Minneapolis Police Department forensic scientist in April will have separate trials, after a Hennepin County judge rejected a state motion to have the pair tried together.

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle on I-94 ramp

A woman died early Wednesday morning after she was struck by a vehicle on the entrance ramp to Interstate 94 from West Broadway Avenue in Minneapolis.

New Minneapolis Public Safety Commissioner seeks $1M budget

Minneapolis Public Safety Commissioner said his staff is focused on developing a plan to better respond to mass protests.

Minneapolis Public Safety Commissioner: We're going to get to a 'better place'
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Minneapolis Public Safety Commissioner Cedric Alexander presented a $1 million yearly budget proposal for his department to a meeting of the Minneapolis City Council?s budget committee on Thursday morning. He said he hopes that the work of his office will be important for the residents of the city and serve as a national example.

Deputy shot at during police chase that closed I-94 in Minneapolis

A portion of Interstate 94 in Minneapolis was shut down early Thursday morning as law enforcement searched for suspects who shot at a Hennepin County Sheriff's deputy.

Law enforcement search I-94 for evidence following police chase
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An MnDOT traffic camera captured members of law enforcement using flashlights to search I-94 near Minneapolis for evidence following a police chase in which a burglary suspect reportedly shot at officers.

Minnesota industries brace for impact as rail worker strike looms

Several rail worker unions have failed to reach a deal with some of the biggest railroad operators in the country, as a strike deadline inches closer. 

Data show Minneapolis PD hasn't shifted resources despite losing hundreds of officers

In a data request, FOX 9 found that despite the fact that the majority of crime is happening during evening hours, police aren't shifting resources to cover the most demanding parts of the day.

Church says violence at dangerous Minneapolis intersection is worse than ever

Sanctuary Covenant Church shares space with Merwin Liquors at Lyndale and Broadway, one of the most dangerous spots in the City of Minneapolis. The church says violence there is worse than ever and now they are calling on the city to take action.