Charges deferred for Minneapolis homeowner who shot, killed alleged intruder

Is it self-defense to shoot an intruder who has entered your detached garage? The Hennepin County Attorney’s office said Monday it is “deferring” a charging decision in the Feb. 22 shooting that left a man dead.

Minneapolis boys hockey makes state tournament for first time since 1994

The final on-ice preps are underway for Minneapolis’ boys hockey team - making the trip to the MSHSL Boys State Hockey Tournament for the first time since 1994.

Minneapolis teachers strike begins: ‘They have not budged'

As the pandemic wanes students in Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) are set to face another obstacle – their teachers authorized a district-wide strike beginning Tuesday, March 8.

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Minneapolis Public Schools teachers have announced a district-wide strike beginning Tuesday, March 8.

Mpls homeowner who shot, killed intruder under further investigation
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Is it self-defense to shoot an intruder who has entered your detached garage? The Hennepin County Attorney?s office said Monday it is ?deferring? a charging decision in the Feb. 22 shooting that left a man dead.

FOUND: 9-year-old boy kidnapped by mother in North Minneapolis

The missing 9-year-old boy allegedly kidnaped by his mother early Sunday morning has been found safe, according to a press release from the Minneapolis Police Department.

Shooting kills 1, injures 3 in south Minneapolis

Police say a man was shot and killed after an altercation inside a south Minneapolis residence early Sunday morning. Three others were injured.

Twin Cities teachers gather as strike looms

Dozens of teachers in both Minneapolis and St. Paul spent the first part of their weekend painting and assembling signs in preparation for a possible strike on Tuesday.

Twin Cities teachers gather as strike looms
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Dozens of teachers in both Minneapolis and St. Paul spent the first part of their weekend painting and assembling signs in preparation for a possible strike on Tuesday.

New book features dogs at Minneapolis landmarks
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Local photographer Lisa Asp of Tangerine House of Design is creating a coffee table book featuring furry friends at famous sports around Minneapolis, and the money raised is going to four different animal rescue groups.

Digital driver's licenses? Minnesota lawmakers consider how to make it happen

Minnesota lawmakers are envisioning a day when you have a mobile version of your driver's license on your smartphone, in addition to looking at proposals to make licenses valid for longer.

North High senior celebrates scoring her 2,000th point
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Alex McNeill, a senior basketball player at North High School in Minneapolis, recently scored her 2,000th point. She says she hopes this milestone can be an inspiration for younger basketball players.

Tentative Minneapolis police contract would give officers raise

Minneapolis police officers would get raises and payments totaling $7,000 under a tentative contract agreement that also includes some provisions related to discipline.

Redistricting Minneapolis: Wards, park districts maps approved

The new boundaries for city council wards and park districts based off the 2020 census data in Minneapolis have been finalized.

Nonprofit pushing for city crews to take over sidewalk shoveling in Minneapolis

In the city of Minneapolis, the responsibility of clearing sidewalks after a winter storm falls on the shoulders of home and property owners, but a new push by Our Streets Minneapolis is aiming to change that.

Nonprofit pushing for city crews to take over sidewalk shoveling in Minneapolis
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In the city of Minneapolis, the responsibility of clearing sidewalks after a winter storm falls on the shoulders of home and property owners, but a new push by Our Streets Minneapolis is aiming to change that.

MPD: Man dies after being shot over the weekend

Minneapolis Police say a man shot on the afternoon of February 27 died from his injuries.

Teachers' strike could leave families looking for childcare
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A looming strike for both Minneapolis and St. Paul teachers could leave some families wondering what they will do for childcare.

Minneapolis homeowner claims self-defense in deadly shooting of possible burglar

A man has died after he was shot in Minneapolis' Corcoran neighborhood last week, but the homeowner who shot him claims it was to protect her property and herself from someone breaking in.