Budget hearing reviews three different plans for Minneapolis police

More than 400 speakers signed up to speak at a Minneapolis City Council public hearing about the proposed city budget with a special emphasis on police department funding proposals.

Man found guilty in Minneapolis 1991 cold case murder

A St. Paul, Minnesota man has been found guilty in a Minneapolis murder from nearly 30 years ago, according to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.

Design team chosen to create new Bde Maka Ska pavilion after fire

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has selected its design team for the new park pavilion at Bde Maka Ska to replace the building that burned down last year.

Businesses, philanthropic organizations announce $5M fund to support policing alternatives in Minneapolis

Businesses and philanthropic organizations announced the formation of a $5 million fund to support efforts to support alternative response systems to improve community public safety in Minneapolis. 

Social justice groups push for $84 million in cuts to Minneapolis Police Department

While discussion continues in public hearings over the proposed nearly $8 million cut to the Minneapolis Police Department budget, some social justice groups and businesses are voicing support for a different proposal that calls for a much larger redirection of funds.

Haven Housing director voices concern for proposed Minneapolis police budget cut

As the Minneapolis City Council considers a nearly $8 million cut to the police department, those working and living in neighborhoods hit hardest by the uptick in crime are making their final pleas for a 'no' vote.

Minneapolis Mayor, Police Chief call MPD staffing reduction proposal 'irresponsible'

The Mayor of Minneapolis called a proposal from a trio of city councilmembers that would reduce the size of the police department “irresponsible” in a news conference Monday afternoon.

Man killed in Minneapolis shooting remembered for big heart

A mother is grieving the loss of her son, who died in a recent homicide amid a violent year in Minneapolis.

Minnesota AG asks court to reconsider audio, video coverage of George Floyd murder trial

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a motion asking the court to reconsider allowing audio and video coverage of the trial of the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd. 

Vandal strikes again, breaking windows at 89-year-old Minneapolis woman's home for 7th time

Frances Mosley’s home near Lake Nokomis in south Minneapolis has been the target of vandalism seven times since March. Each time, someone smashes several windows on the first floor of her home late at night or early in the morning.

2 statues vandalized in Minneapolis parks

Two statues in Minneapolis parks were vandalized this week, with one of them being toppled over. 

Minnesota native outlines goals after being named to Biden's White House team

One day after President-elect Joe Biden named a Minnesota native to his White House team, we’re now hearing his vision for national security.

Minneapolis announces new policy on no-knock warrants

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced a new policy on no-knock warrants Wednesday.