Defendant in federal trial of ex-MPD officers contracts COVID, trial in recess until Monday

One of the defendants in the federal trial of three former MPD officers has tested positive for COVID-19.  So, instead of the prosecution’s 12th witness taking the stand, court was called off until Monday.

MPD federal trial: George Floyd medical examiner takes stand
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Dr. Andrew Baker, the chief medical examiner who reviewed the death of George Floyd, took the stand on Tuesday as the federal civil rights trial for three officers continued.

Richfield school shooting: 2 students shot, 1 killed outside school
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Police responded for the shooting on the sidewalk outside the South Education Center on Penn Avenue shortly after noon. At the scene, police say they found two students had been shot. Both students were rushed to the hospital, where officers say one of the students has since died.

Mpls leaders launch #eatlocalMpls campaign to support local businesses

After announcing a mandate requiring proof of vaccination or a negative test taken within 72 hours for customers at all places where food or drink is sold or served for consumption, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and several city council members are calling on residents to support local businesses.

Minneapolis neighborhood plans to pay for extra police patrols

The Lowry Hill Neighborhood Association is working to pay the Cty of Minneapolis to bring in extra police patrols for the neighborhood, as the city struggles with police staffing issues.

Minneapolis neighborhood plans to pay for extra police patrols
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A group of neighbors in south Minneapolis is taking matters into their own hands to increase policing in their neighborhood. The group is raising money to pay for extra patrols in the Lowry Hill neighborhood, performed by city officers working overtime.

MPD federal trial: Testimony from police trainer enters 3rd day
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Inspector Katie Blackwell took the stand Monday morning for the third day in a row at the federal trial of three former Minneapolis Police officers charged with violating George Floyd?s civil rights.

Testimony from MPD's Blackwell enters third day
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Inspector Katie Blackwell took the stand Monday morning for the third day in a row at the federal trial of three former Minneapolis Police officers charged with violating George Floyd?s civil rights.

Minneapolis, St. Paul event centers navigate first weekend with vaccine mandate

Starting Wednesday, January 26, large event centers in Minneapolis and St. Paul, like museums or venues hosting sports games, concerts or other entertainment, had to require visitors to show a proof of vaccination or negative PCR COVID-19 test taken within the last 72 hours.

Minneapolis, St. Paul event centers navigate first weekend with vaccine mandate
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Starting Wednesday, January 26, large event centers in Minneapolis and St. Paul, like museums or venues hosting sports games, concerts or other entertainment, had to require visitors to show a proof of vaccination or negative PCR COVID-19 test taken within the last 72 hours.

Sons honor late mother by forming community shelter, memorial fund

Six brothers lost their 47-year-old mother in St. Paul's first homicide of 2022 earlier this month. Now, they're turning their heartbreak into healing for the community.

Judge denies motion by restaurants to lift Minneapolis vaccine mandate

A judge has denied a group of restaurants' request to lift a vaccine mandate in place for Minneapolis, which requires the businesses to check vaccine cards.

Judge denies motion by restaurants to lift Minneapolis vaccine mandate
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A judge has denied a group of restaurants' request to lift a vaccine mandate in place for Minneapolis, which requires the businesses to check vaccine cards.

Minneapolis officers federal trial: MPD inspector, ER doctor testify

Taking the stand on Thursday, as part of day four of a federal trial for three former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd, was a fellow officer who testified on police training.