Excited Delirium dilemma: Explanation or excuse for in-custody deaths?
During the excruciating nine minutes that George Floyd laid face-down on the asphalt, with former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin’s knee on his neck, there is a critical and insightful moment.
During the excruciating nine minutes that George Floyd laid face-down on the asphalt, with former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin’s knee on his neck, there is a critical and insightful moment.
Minneapolis baseball team fighting for refund on $18K payment to Florida sports park after trip cancelled
It was a trip that had been years in the planning. Sadly, a local high school baseball team's Florida visit had to be postponed due to the pandemic. But now, to make matters worse, they've been unable to get their money back.
It was a trip that had been years in the planning. Sadly, a local high school baseball team's Florida visit had to be postponed due to the pandemic. But now, to make matters worse, they've been unable to get their money back.
City council approves $500K for Minneapolis police to contract more officers
In another narrow vote, the Minneapolis City Council approved the proposal that will give the Minneapolis Police Department about $500,000 to make contracts with other agencies to increase the amount of officers on the streets through the end of the year.
In another narrow vote, the Minneapolis City Council approved the proposal that will give the Minneapolis Police Department about $500,000 to make contracts with other agencies to increase the amount of officers on the streets through the end of the year.
Post office opens site at former Kmart after 2 locations destroyed in riots
The former Kmart on West Lake Street in south Minneapolis is becoming the temporary home for two post office locations that were destroyed in the May riots, according to the U.S. Postal Service.
The former Kmart on West Lake Street in south Minneapolis is becoming the temporary home for two post office locations that were destroyed in the May riots, according to the U.S. Postal Service.
Contract proposal to staff more police in Minneapolis awaits council vote
A proposal to give the Minneapolis Police Department $500,000 to staff more officers on the streets through the end of the year is set to go to a final vote at Friday’s City Council meeting, but the hotly debated item could once again come down to a close vote.
A proposal to give the Minneapolis Police Department $500,000 to staff more officers on the streets through the end of the year is set to go to a final vote at Friday’s City Council meeting, but the hotly debated item could once again come down to a close vote.
Nurses getting assigned more patients as COVID-19 impacts staffing levels
Thursday’s single-day COVID-19 case record of more than 7,000 newly confirmed cases comes with several side effects: fuller hospitals and less hospital staff.
Thursday’s single-day COVID-19 case record of more than 7,000 newly confirmed cases comes with several side effects: fuller hospitals and less hospital staff.
Girl, 5, injured in hit-and-run crash while crossing Minneapolis street
A kindergartener in Minneapolis didn't make to the park to play on Sunday because of a hit-and-run driver. The girl instead is spending this week in the hospital.
A kindergartener in Minneapolis didn't make to the park to play on Sunday because of a hit-and-run driver. The girl instead is spending this week in the hospital.
Minneapolis leaders reach out to activists for winter reopening of 38th and Chicago
Minneapolis city officials are reaching out to community activists about coming to an agreement regarding the reopening of 38th and Chicago this winter. The intersection, known as George Floyd Square, has been blocked off to traffic since the death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis city officials are reaching out to community activists about coming to an agreement regarding the reopening of 38th and Chicago this winter. The intersection, known as George Floyd Square, has been blocked off to traffic since the death of George Floyd.
Target reopens store on Lake Street in Minneapolis
Target announced its store on Lake Street in Minneapolis, which was significantly damaged during the riots over the summer, officially reopened on Wednesday.
Target announced its store on Lake Street in Minneapolis, which was significantly damaged during the riots over the summer, officially reopened on Wednesday.
No Rock the Garden planned for 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic
Rock the Garden will not take place this summer, the Walker Art Center and The Current announced Wednesday, citing uncertainties around planning for a large-scale concert event amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rock the Garden will not take place this summer, the Walker Art Center and The Current announced Wednesday, citing uncertainties around planning for a large-scale concert event amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minneapolis' Stable Homes Stable Schools program becomes permanent resource
A new pilot program aimed at helping provide stable housing for students in one of the largest school districts in the state is now a permanent resource.
A new pilot program aimed at helping provide stable housing for students in one of the largest school districts in the state is now a permanent resource.
Minneapolis committee narrowly approves extra funding to help MPD
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo and Mayor Jacob Frey asked the City Council for about $500,000 for extra help out on the streets.
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo and Mayor Jacob Frey asked the City Council for about $500,000 for extra help out on the streets.
Missing elderly man in Minneapolis found safe
Update (8:45 a.m. Tuesday): Minneapolis police say Amatoly Afanasyev has been found "safe and well."
Update (8:45 a.m. Tuesday): Minneapolis police say Amatoly Afanasyev has been found "safe and well."
1 injured in north Minneapolis apartment fire
A fire at a north Minneapolis apartment building sent one person to the hospital Monday night, according to the Minneapolis Fire Department.
A fire at a north Minneapolis apartment building sent one person to the hospital Monday night, according to the Minneapolis Fire Department.
Minneapolis City Council committee to discuss temporarily adding outside police officers
A Minneapolis City Council committee plans to discuss a proposal to bring in Hennepin County Sheriff’s deputies and Metro Transit Police officers to assist the city’s police department.
A Minneapolis City Council committee plans to discuss a proposal to bring in Hennepin County Sheriff’s deputies and Metro Transit Police officers to assist the city’s police department.
Minneapolis customs officials seize $41,500 of counterfeit smartphone accessories
U.S. border officials say they confiscated more than $41,500 worth of counterfeit phone accessories from Hong Kong bound for a Minnesota recipient.
U.S. border officials say they confiscated more than $41,500 worth of counterfeit phone accessories from Hong Kong bound for a Minnesota recipient.
3 charged in connection to violent Twin Cities carjackings
Three men have been charged in connection to violent carjackings that took place over the summer in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Three men have been charged in connection to violent carjackings that took place over the summer in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Man dies hours after being shot in Uptown carjacking Sunday night
A man in his late teens died after he was shot during a carjacking in the Uptown area of Minneapolis Sunday night.
A man in his late teens died after he was shot during a carjacking in the Uptown area of Minneapolis Sunday night.
Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender will not seek reelection
Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender will not seek a third term, she announced in an email to her constituents Sunday.
Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender will not seek a third term, she announced in an email to her constituents Sunday.
Dancing in the streets: Minneapolis residents celebrate after Joe Biden's projected win
Minneapolis residents took to the streets to celebrate after Joe Biden was elected the next President of the United States.
Minneapolis residents took to the streets to celebrate after Joe Biden was elected the next President of the United States.