Authorities respond after night of fireworks chaos
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Minneapolis police have called unsanctioned fireworks displays that happened throughout the city Monday reckless, while saying the behavior can't be tolerated Tuesday.

Mpls officials call roving July 4 fireworks fights reckless, callous

"While we have a job as a city, it’s on the community as well,” Frey said at a press conference regarding the night of incidents. "If you have children that were out last night, you need to know where they are."

Democrats say Minnesota's THC edibles law passed quietly 'on purpose'
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Minnesota House Democrats who successfully pushed to legalize some THC edibles and beverages say they worked quietly to avoid negative attention that could've torpedoed the bill and set back their ultimate goal to legalize recreational marijuana.

Minneapolis roving fireworks fights on July 4 were 'like a war zone,' resident says
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Between 9 p.m. on July 4 and 4 a.m. on July 5, the City of Minneapolis saw more than 1,300 911 calls come -- which is typically what they see in a 24-hour span. The day after, streets were littered with spent fireworks and bullet casings.

Red, White & Boom race canceled due to storms

A four-mile run and kid dash in Minneapolis has been cancelled due to impending weather.

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.