Mayor Frey reaffirms commitment to Minneapolis police staffing following judge's order

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey addressed staffing issues within the Minneapolis Police Department Friday, one day after a Hennepin County District Court judge ordered the city to hire more officers.

New cafe opens near George Floyd Square as area transitions

A new business opened near George Floyd Square as the area enters a stage of transition more than a year after Floyd’s death.

Woman in car with Winston Smith during police shooting filing civil rights lawsuit

The attorney for a woman who was in the car with Winston Smith, who was shot and killed by sheriff’s deputies last month, says Smith started a Facebook Live video and raised his phone before he was shot. 

Judge orders city of Minneapolis to hire more police officers
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A Hennepin County District Court judge has ordered the city of Minneapolis to hire more police officers. This comes in response to a lawsuit filed by a group of residents.

1 dead after shooting near Loring Park in Minneapolis

A man was shot and killed near Loring Park early Thursday morning, according to Minneapolis Police.

1 dead after shots fired at outdoor gathering in north Minneapolis

A man died after shots broke out following a dispute at an outdoor gathering in north Minneapolis, according to Minneapolis police spokesman John Elder.

Minneapolis addresses inequity, safety concerns with free swim lessons

Since free swim lessons at North Commons Park in Minneapolis were announced a week ago, the available spots quickly went from 25% to 100% capacity.

Minneapolis youth futsal league takes payment in the form of service

An organization is bringing the game of futsal to Minneapolis and only requiring an hour of community service in exchange for playing.

Appeals court: Judge can hear arguments for adding charges to Lane, Thao and Kueng cases

A Minnesota Appeals Court says Judge Peter Cahill can hear arguments to add aiding and abetting third-degree murder charges against former Minneapolis police officers Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng. 

Encampment on Minneapolis church property grows

In Minneapolis, a church says a homeless encampment on its property continues to grow.

Minneapolis councilmember: Protesters held her 'hostage' with list of demands

Minneapolis City Councilmember Andrea Jenkins was blocked in a parking lot by protesters over the weekend until she signed a handwritten list of demands. Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the act in a tweet Tuesday.

Cedar Lake beaches temporarily close due to sanitary sewer backup

The three Cedar Lake beaches are temporarily closed following a sanitary sewer backup in St. Louis Park, according to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.