Downtown Minneapolis workforce inching toward pre-pandemic levels

Two weeks after the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, plywood and fencing downtown Minneapolis are nearly gone and businesses in the skyways are starting to reopen. But, they say it’s going to be a long time before they see customers at pre-pandemic levels.

5 arrested, guns found after police pursuit ends in Plymouth

Authorities arrested five people and recovered several guns after a police pursuit that started in north Minneapolis ended on Highway 55 in Plymouth, according to Minneapolis police spokesman John Elder.

10,000 fans return to TCF Bank Stadium for Gophers' spring football game

The University of Minnesota football team held its 2021 spring football game on Saturday, after last year's game was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Tickets for the game were limited to 10,000 -- and they were gone in about two hours – so those who got in were well spaced out around TCF Bank Stadium.

Shooting of boy in Minneapolis sparks concerns over rise in crime

The day after a young boy was shot in a vehicle in the Folwell neighborhood of Minneapolis, members of the community are praying for his recovery while others are raising concerns about a spike in crime in the city.

Shooting of boy in Minneapolis sparks concerns over spike in crime
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The day after a young boy was hot in a vehicle in the Folwell neighborhood of Minneapolis, members of the community are praying for his recovery while others are raising concerns about a spike in crime in the city.

After a year of struggles caused by pandemic, recovering addicts celebrate graduation from rehab

During the pandemic, experts say there was a massive increase in addiction troubles across the nation. At the same time, facilities that help addicts were forced to take steps to stop COVID-19 spread.

State files request for aggravated sentence for Derek Chauvin

The state filed a request Friday for an aggravated sentence for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted by a jury for the murder of George Floyd.

U of M students call for police changes at rally on Gabel's lawn

Student activists took their message straight to University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel’s home in St. Paul to call for more police accountability on campus.

Activists deliver 30 boxes of signatures for petition to replace Minneapolis Police Department

Community activists delivered stacks of boxes Friday to the Minneapolis city clerk's office to file a petition to amend the city charter in order to replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a public safety department.

'George Floyd worked here’: Signs honor lives killed by police

Signs created by an area artist are appearing in northeast Minneapolis with the intent to stir conversation about the Minnesotans who’ve died at the hands of police and serve as a reminder that people are connected in ways they may not realize.

Minneapolis school launches 'I am' campaign to promote confidence

A south Minneapolis elementary school is hoping to inspire some of their youngest students to make their voices heard. 

Minneapolis school launches campaign to promote confidence
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A south Minneapolis elementary school is hoping to inspire some of their youngest students to make their voices heard.