Get well banner unfurled for burn victim outside Minneapolis hospital

Nearly two months after Don Kellner was hospitalized with severe burns following an explosion at his Cold Spring home, a special get-well banner was unfurled on a giant construction crane outside his hospital window to raise his spirits.

Executive order clears way for Indoor Villages construction to begin in North Loop

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an executive order Thursday to clear the way for the Indoor Villages shelter for people experiencing homelessness in the North Loop.

City Pages ending print, online publication after 41 years

City Pages, the Twin Cities weekly arts and entertainment publication, is shutting down immediately after 41 years, the Star Tribune Media Co. announced Wednesday. 

University of Minnesota gives each student 1 saliva COVID-19 test

The University of Minnesota says a new program will make one saliva test available for every student to use at their own discretion if they are concerned about being exposed to the virus.

Report: Fire sprinklers could have saved lives in Minneapolis high-rise fire

Fire sprinkler systems could have saved the lives of five people who died in an early morning fire at a high-rise apartment building in Minneapolis’ Cedar-Riverside neighborhood last fall, according to a report from state officials. 

Minneapolis properties damaged during unrest to receive tax relief

More than 600 Minneapolis properties will receive property tax relief for damage sustained during civil unrest this summer, the city announced Tuesday.

22 arrested as law enforcement cracks down on street racing in Hennepin County

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office along with several other law enforcement agencies made a number of arrests Friday and Saturday night as they continue fighting street racing in Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs.

Federal charges: 'Boogaloo Bois' member fired 13 rounds into 3rd Precinct during Minneapolis riots

A self-described member of the anti-government extremist group the “Boogaloo Bois” is facing federal charges for allegedly firing 13 rounds into the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct during the civil unrest over the death of George Floyd in May. 

Semi driver who drove onto I-35W bridge during protest charged

The driver of a semi-tanker truck that drove onto the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis during a protest over the death of George Floyd has been charged with two crimes after prosecutors say he wanted to scare people out of his path.

Minneapolis ballot questions: What you’re voting on, need to know

When they go to cast their ballots in the Nov. 3 election, Minneapolis residents will be asked to vote on two questions regarding amendments to the City Charter.   

Apple store in Minneapolis' Uptown to close permanently

The Apple store in the Uptown area of Minneapolis will be closing permanently, according to company officials.

National Guard activated for possible unrest over Floyd rulings

Gov. Tim Walz says he has activated the Minnesota National Guard after a request from Minneapolis following Thursday’s court rulings in the George Floyd case.