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.

Guide to Pride: What to expect at the Twin Cities Pride Festival

This year's Pride celebrations promise to be among the most meaningful in recent memory. Here's what organizers are thinking after Friday's Supreme Court ruling and events to check out this weekend.

Twin Cities Pride marks 50th anniversary
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The Twin Cities Pride Festival took over the streets of downtown Minneapolis this week.

4 injured in shooting near Stone Arch Bridge

Four people were injured after multiple shots were fired near the Stone Arch Bridge Saturday night, police said.  

4 shot in Minneapolis near Stone Arch Bridge
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On Saturday night, four people were injured after shots were fired at a large gathering near the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis police investigating teenager killed in overnight shooting

Police are investigating the death of a 19-year-old man after he was found with gunshot wounds behind a Minneapolis home on Saturday morning.  

Several rallies take place across Twin Cities
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Several groups displayed their support and frustration with the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Fringe Festival announces return after three-year hiatus

Often seen as a staple of eclectic artistic expression, the Minnesota Fringe festival will once again return to Minneapolis this summer.

Pride returns to Loring Park in Minneapolis
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Marking the 50th anniversary of the celebration of equal rights, Pride returns to Loring Park in Minneapolis this weekend.

FOX 9's Kelly O'Connell announces she's pregnant
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FOX 9 Morning News anchor Kelly O'Connell on Friday shared she is pregnant with baby No. 3, and she and her family are thrilled.

Questions remain after federal authorities dismiss charges in ‘carjacking’ case

An alleged carjacking victim who reported being kidnapped and tortured for money in Minneapolis has changed his story, raising questions about the ongoing court case against the alleged criminal ring leader.

Twin Cities hosts Amerivespa, the largest scooter rally in North America

After being canceled for the last couple of years due to the pandemic, about 500 scooter enthusiasts are in the Twin Cities this weekend for Amerivespa, the largest scooter rally in North America.

Alano Society seeking help of its own after eight decades hosting AA meetings
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For eight decades the Alano Society of Minneapolis has helped people find recovery. Now in need of repairs with enrollment down, it's hoping for the community to lend a hand of its own.

Alano Society seeking help of its own after eight decades hosting AA meetings

For eight decades the Alano Society of Minneapolis has helped people find recovery. Now in need of repairs with enrollment down, it's hoping for the community to lend a hand of its own.