Minnesota Gov. Walz authorizes National Guard to assist in St. Paul, Minneapolis
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard as the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers nears its end in St. Paul. The Guard will also be ready to respond if needed in Minneapolis following Amir Locke police killing, Walz says.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard as the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers nears its end in St. Paul. The Guard will also be ready to respond if needed in Minneapolis following Amir Locke police killing, Walz says.
Crowd marches through Minneapolis in wake of Amir Locke killing
A protest is gathering on Saturday afternoon following the deadly shooting of Amir Locke.
A protest is gathering on Saturday afternoon following the deadly shooting of Amir Locke.
Midtown Global Market to host Black History Month celebrations
A Black History Month celebration will be held from 12-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5. 2022 at the Midtown Global Market. From George Floyd to the recent MPD shooting death of Amir Locke, organizers say that the focus of the event is in on unity.
A Black History Month celebration will be held from 12-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5. 2022 at the Midtown Global Market. From George Floyd to the recent MPD shooting death of Amir Locke, organizers say that the focus of the event is in on unity.
No easy answers in debate on how to deal with repeat juvenile offenders in carjacking cases
Many young carjacking suspects are being let free by the justice system as fast as they are being arrested. Prosecutors, police and politicians are trying to figure out what to do next but are they all working together to come up with a cohesive plan to bring the problem under control? Tom Lyden reveals a void in the system that could be contributing to the revolving door.
Many young carjacking suspects are being let free by the justice system as fast as they are being arrested. Prosecutors, police and politicians are trying to figure out what to do next but are they all working together to come up with a cohesive plan to bring the problem under control? Tom Lyden reveals a void in the system that could be contributing to the revolving door.
Remembering Amir Locke: 22-year-old Black man shot, killed by Minneapolis police
It was an emotional afternoon at Minneapolis City Hall on Friday, as several of Amir Locke's family members talked about the loss of their loved one.
It was an emotional afternoon at Minneapolis City Hall on Friday, as several of Amir Locke's family members talked about the loss of their loved one.
7 federally charged for crimes in Minneapolis' Ventura Village neighborhood
As a result of increased gang activity around the area of Franklin and Chicago in Minneapolis, acting U.S. Attorney Charles J. Kovats has announced federal charges against seven individuals.
As a result of increased gang activity around the area of Franklin and Chicago in Minneapolis, acting U.S. Attorney Charles J. Kovats has announced federal charges against seven individuals.
Richfield school shooting charges filed
Charges have been filed following a shooting at the South Education Center in Richfield that left one dead and three injured Tuesday.
Charges have been filed following a shooting at the South Education Center in Richfield that left one dead and three injured Tuesday.
No easy answers in debate on how to deal with repeat juvenile offenders in carjacking cases
Many young carjacking suspects are being let free by the justice system as fast as they are being arrested. Prosecutors, police and politicians are trying to figure out what to do next but are they all working together to come up with a cohesive plan to bring the problem under control? Tom Lyden reveals a void in the system that could be contributing to the revolving door.
Many young carjacking suspects are being let free by the justice system as fast as they are being arrested. Prosecutors, police and politicians are trying to figure out what to do next but are they all working together to come up with a cohesive plan to bring the problem under control? Tom Lyden reveals a void in the system that could be contributing to the revolving door.
Tense exchanges ensue as Minneapolis officials answer questions regarding recently released MPD bodycam footage
Minneapolis Mayor Frey and interim Police Chief Amelia Huffman held a press conference Thursday night to answer questions regarding recently released bodycam footage. Tense exchanges led to them walking out of the meeting after answering only a handful of inquiries.
Minneapolis Mayor Frey and interim Police Chief Amelia Huffman held a press conference Thursday night to answer questions regarding recently released bodycam footage. Tense exchanges led to them walking out of the meeting after answering only a handful of inquiries.
MPD body camera video released of police shooting, killing of Amir Locke
TRIGGER WARNING: This video is graphic and is not suitable for young people or sensitive viewers. Viewers, please use your own discretion. Thursday evening, the mayor of Minneapolis released MPD body camera video of the police shooting and killing of an armed man?in a downtown apartment Wednesday. Community members and police reports have identified the man killed as Amir Locke, a 22-year-old Black man.
TRIGGER WARNING: This video is graphic and is not suitable for young people or sensitive viewers. Viewers, please use your own discretion. Thursday evening, the mayor of Minneapolis released MPD body camera video of the police shooting and killing of an armed man?in a downtown apartment Wednesday. Community members and police reports have identified the man killed as Amir Locke, a 22-year-old Black man.
Calls increase for Minneapolis mayor to release bodycam video after police shot, killed Amir Locke
Police accountability activists and community members are calling for transparency after the Minneapolis Police Department shot and killed an armed man while serving a search warrant Wednesday morning.
Police accountability activists and community members are calling for transparency after the Minneapolis Police Department shot and killed an armed man while serving a search warrant Wednesday morning.
2022 Basilica Block Party will not happen due to planned hiatus
The 2022 Basilica Block Party will not happen because of a planned hiatus, organizers announced Thursday.
The 2022 Basilica Block Party will not happen because of a planned hiatus, organizers announced Thursday.
MPD: SWAT team kills armed man while serving warrant in downtown apartment
A member of the Minneapolis SWAT team shot and killed an armed man in a downtown apartment building while serving a search warrant Wednesday morning, according to interim police chief Amelia Huffman. Police have yet to clarify if the man they killed was connected to the search warrant.
A member of the Minneapolis SWAT team shot and killed an armed man in a downtown apartment building while serving a search warrant Wednesday morning, according to interim police chief Amelia Huffman. Police have yet to clarify if the man they killed was connected to the search warrant.
Mpls, St. Paul launch new electric car-sharing and charging station program
A new service will provide Minneapolis and St. Paul drivers with increased access to electric vehicle (EV) charging spots, and rentable electric vehicle options as well.
A new service will provide Minneapolis and St. Paul drivers with increased access to electric vehicle (EV) charging spots, and rentable electric vehicle options as well.
MPD: SWAT team kills armed man while serving warrant in downtown apartment
A member of the Minneapolis SWAT team shot and killed an armed man in a downtown apartment building while serving a search warrant Wednesday morning, according to interim police chief Amelia Huffman.
A member of the Minneapolis SWAT team shot and killed an armed man in a downtown apartment building while serving a search warrant Wednesday morning, according to interim police chief Amelia Huffman.
Home Depot to hire over 100,000 employees in spring hiring blitz
Home Depot is planning to hire more than 100,000 employees ahead of the spring season.
Home Depot is planning to hire more than 100,000 employees ahead of the spring season.
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.
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.
Van Gogh paintings to appear at Minneapolis Institute of Art this summer
The Minneapolis Institute of Art showcases different artists and exhibits throughout the year for its patrons.
The Minneapolis Institute of Art showcases different artists and exhibits throughout the year for its patrons.
MPD federal trial: George Floyd medical examiner takes stand
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.
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
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.
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.