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. 

Alleged serial rapist found guilty on all charges in first trial

A jury found a 26-year-old alleged serial rapist guilty on multiple counts connected to a violent sexual assault at gunpoint, according to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.

Hennepin Healthcare announces COVID-19 vaccine requirement for staff

Hennepin Healthcare is issuing a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for its employees, becoming the latest Twin Cities metro hospital to make such an announcement.

Bullet from shootout in north Minneapolis narrowly misses children

A gun fight in the Harrison neighborhood of north Minneapolis sent a bullet through the window of an apartment, nearly hitting a five-year-old boy Sunday afternoon.

Minneapolis man releases song inspired by Suni Lee

Like millions of people, Matthew Beachy watched as Suni Lee wowed the world during the Olympics. 

Judge to decide ballot language on replacing Minneapolis Police Department

A Hennepin County judge will decide whether Minneapolis can include an explanation on its November ballot along with a question on whether the Minneapolis Police Department should be replaced with a new public safety agency.

$180,000 reward offered in shooting of 3 children in Minneapolis

A $180,000 reward is now being offered for information that will lead to arrests in the shootings of three children in Minneapolis this spring.