First Black-owned bank to open in Twin Cities in November

First Independence Bank, a Black-owned-and-operated financial institution in Detroit, Michigan is breaking ground in the Twin Cities.

DNA on pop can leads to charges after shooting leaves woman's arm paralyzed

Fingerprints found on a pop can led to charges in a Minneapolis shooting that left a physician's assistant paralyzed in her left arm, according to a criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County District Court Thursday.

Mayor Frey says he will veto public safety ballot question language 'as it stands'

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced he intends to veto the language of the public safety ballot question "as it stands" after the Policy and Government Oversight Committee approved the ballot question without an explanatory note. 

Met Council forecasts older, more diverse Twin Cities population by 2050

The Metropolitan Council forecasted a 30-year horizon in the Twin Cities, outlining opportunities for growth in more ways than one. 

Man seriously injured in shooting in north Minneapolis

A man is in critical condition, but expected to survive after a shooting in north Minneapolis, according to Minneapolis police.

Minneapolis police seek help to ID vehicle involved in hit-and-run

Minneapolis police are asking for the public's help to identify a vehicle involved in hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian seriously injured.

Woman injured in shooting in Minneapolis' Dinkytown neighborhood

Police are investigating a shooting that left a woman injured late Saturday night in Minneapolis' Dinkytown neighborhood.

Shooting leaves man dead in Minneapolis

Police are investigating after a man was fatally shot early Sunday morning in Minneapolis.

U of M Board of Regents endorses COVID-19 vaccine requirement, pending FDA approval

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved the decision to require students to get the COVID-19 vaccine, pending the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval.

Minnesota GOP chair's future uncertain after friend and donor arrested for child sex trafficking
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Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan's future is uncertain after a close friend and major donor was indicted and arrested Thursday on child sex trafficking charges.

Minneapolis Mayor Frey proposes $1.5 billion 2022 budget with 5.45% levy increase

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing a $1.599 billion budget for 2022 with a 5.45% levy increase to help the city with economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minneapolis police to curb stops for minor traffic violators

Minneapolis police will no longer stop motorists for minor traffic violations, such as expired tabs or an air freshener hanging from their rearview mirror, according to a new policy change.

Heart of the Beast Theater selling the Avalon Theatre, reducing puppet inventory

Citing impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater will be selling the Avalon Theatre, the organization's home for the past 33 years.

St. Paul man convicted in arson of Target HQ in Minneapolis

A federal jury convicted a St. Paul man of arson and riot for looting stores in downtown Minneapolis and burning Target headquarters last year, according to the United States Attorney's Office District of Minnesota.

Woman found dead in Minneapolis alley, homicide unit investigating

Police are investigating after a woman was found dead in an alley in the Folwell neighborhood of Minneapolis Wednesday morning.