Pawn shop owner will not be charged in deadly shooting amid Minneapolis riots

Due to a lack of evidence, a pawn shop owner will not be charged in connection to a deadly shooting that happened amid the riots in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, according to Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman.

Minneapolis mayor signs city's 2021 budget

Minneapolis' budget for 2021 has received its final stamp of approval.

Man sentenced to 49 years for fatal shooting of pregnant woman near Floyd memorial in Minneapolis

Days after pleading guilty, a judge has sentenced a man to 49 years behind bars for the deadly shooting of a pregnant woman in south Minneapolis this summer near the George Floyd Memorial.

Defense attorney of fired Minneapolis officer calls for delay in Floyd trial

The attorney representing Tou Thao, one of the fired Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death, is calling for the trial to be delayed until July 5.

Minneapolis budget passes with police funding cut, but keeps larger staffing level target

The Minneapolis City Council passed a 2021 budget early Thursday morning that shifts nearly $8 million from the city’s police department to fund alternative public safety strategies, but allows room for future police recruitment. 

Why a helicopter is circling south Minneapolis for 2nd straight day

A Minnesota State Patrol helicopter flying over the Bde Maka Ska area of south Minneapolis Wednesday and Thursday is assisting the Minneapolis Police Department in an investigation.

Minneapolis residents enjoy December’s ‘spring-like’ weather

Beach volleyball is not uncommon, but playing beach volleyball in December in Minnesota is not what a group of students said they are used to as temperatures jumped to 50 degrees Wednesday afternoon.

Minneapolis City Council President brushes aside mayor's budget veto threat

Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender is firing back after Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he was "actively considering" a veto of the city's 2021 budget due to the reduction in police staffing.

Vandal hits 89-year-old Minneapolis woman's house for 9th time

Police are investigating after a vandal broke the windows at an 89-year-old woman’s home near Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis Sunday night—the ninth such incident at the woman’s home since late March. 

Frey 'actively considering' veto to budget over reduction in Minneapolis police staffing

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he is "actively considering" a veto if the City Council approves the budget plan, which would reduce the amount of sworn officers in the Minneapolis Police Department.

Former North Minneapolis business Ewald Brothers Dairy honored by descendant

More than a century before food delivery services like Bite Squad and GrubHub, for four generations, a family-owned business cornered the market on delivering dairy products door-to-door in the Twin Cities.

Minneapolis council approves Bryan Tyner as new Minneapolis fire chief

The Minneapolis City Council approved the appointment of a new fire chief for the Minneapolis Fire Department, according to a city official.

Man pleads guilty to murdering pregnant woman near Floyd memorial

A 27-year-old St. Paul, Minnesota man pleaded guilty to fatally shooting a pregnant woman who was carrying his child, according to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.

1 dog found, 1 still missing after SUV stolen in south Minneapolis with pets still inside

One of the two dogs who were inside a car when it was stolen in south Minneapolis Thursday morning has been found and is back with her owners. The second dog is still missing.