As Chauvin trial looms, Walz and lawmakers at impasse over outside police help

Republicans on the Senate Finance committee advanced a new $15 million Derek Chauvin trial security funding package over Democrats' objections, yet the issue is far from settled. 

Minneapolis City Council to consider rent stabilization measure on Friday
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After testimony this week from renters and landlords, Minneapolis city councilmembers are set to take up rent stabilization measures on Friday.

As Chauvin trial looms, Walz and lawmakers at impasse over outside police help
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Republicans on the Senate Finance committee advanced a new $15 million Derek Chauvin trial security funding package over Democrats' objections, yet the issue is far from settled.

Noor appeals 3rd-degree murder conviction to Minnesota Supreme Court

Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor is appealing his third-degree murder conviction in a 2017 deadly shooting to the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Indoor village for the homeless opening in North Loop

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other community leaders toured the new indoor village in the North Loop, which will provide housing for those experiencing homelessness.

University of Minnesota to create center to research health equity

One of the largest health care systems in the state is donating millions of dollars to a new University of Minnesota research center.

Derek Chauvin trial: Security increasing around public buildings in Minneapolis
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Minneapolis leaders provided?another update Wednesday about security plans for the upcoming trial for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with George Floyd?s murder.?

Land of 10,000 Laughs: New book on how Minneapolis became hot spot for comedy
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Before Minneapolis became a hotbed for comedy, the local scene consisted of five guys in a basement bar doing their best to make people laugh. "Funny Thing About Minnesota... The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of the Twin Cities Comedy Scene" explores those wild early years. Author Patrick Strait and comedian Louie Anderson joined the Buzz to chat about the new book.

Minnesotans run in honor of anniversary of Ahmaud Arbery's death

Feb. 23, 2021 marked one year since the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Georgia man who was shot and killed while out on a run. 

Sources: Federal grand jury looking into Derek Chauvin case

Sources familiar with the details and participants in the Derek Chauvin case say a federal grand jury has been meeting to look into civil rights violations by the former Minneapolis Police officer.

3rd-degree murder charge in Chauvin case to be argued March 1 in Appeals Court

The Minnesota Court of Appeals says it will hear oral arguments over reinstating the third-degree murder charge in the case of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd. Chauvin’s defense team has until Friday to file their response. 

Minneapolis hazmat team investigating 'white powdery substance' found in mail downtown

The Minneapolis Fire Department dispatched a hazmat team to downtown Minneapolis Tuesday afternoon to investigate a mysterious substance that was found in the mail. 

Pair of pioneers helped make history to integrate housing in Minneapolis

For four generations, a Twin Cities company has built or renovated thousands of homes in Minnesota. But, 60 years ago, it helped make history for African American families who wanted to own their own homes.

Pair of pioneers helped make history to integrate housing in Minneapolis
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For four generations, a Twin Cities company has built or renovated thousands of homes in Minnesota. Sixty years ago, it helped make history for African American families who wanted to own their own homes.

Lake St. business hopes city leaders have a plan for Chauvin trial security

As Minneapolis city leaders put together a security plan for the Derek Chauvin trial next month, a Lake Street business owner wants to make sure businesses like his aren't forgotten. 

White riot: The threat from domestic violent extremism

As the political extremes have taken center stage in American life, domestic violent extremism has become the greatest threat to national security.