Walz requests disaster declaration from Small Business Administration for civil unrest

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is requesting a federal disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration in order to get financial support to help rebuild from the riots following George Floyd's death.

Poll: Majority of Minneapolis voters support proposed change to city charter

A new poll found that a majority of Minneapolis residents support a 2020 charter change that would create a Community Safety and Violence Prevention Department, officials announced Monday.

Shooting leaves 3 injured in downtown Minneapolis

Three people were injured in a shooting early Saturday morning in downtown Minneapolis.

Judge tosses out gag order in George Floyd murder case

A Hennepin County judge dismissed a gag order in the George Floyd murder case after the defense argued it was not fair to the four former Minneapolis Police officers involved after so much had already been said about their actions. 

Bar owners fret over impact of new COVID-19 restrictions in Minneapolis

Saturday, new restrictions put in place due to COVID-19 went into effect, closing all indoor bar areas in the City of Minneapolis.

Minneapolis City Council approves funding for new homeless shelters

The Minneapolis City Council has approved funding for three new shelters to help people facing homelessness, as the park board downsizes encampments at city parks.

Man arrested after reported sexual assault at Powderhorn Park

Minneapolis Park Police are investigating a reported sexual assault that happened in the west encampment in Powderhorn Park, according to a Park Police spokeswoman.

Good Samaritan shot trying to help woman in Minneapolis recalls act of heroism

A man who ran to help a woman being accosted by two men with guns and ended up getting shot himself in Minneapolis this week. On Thursday, he recalled the act that many are calling heroic.

Minneapolis Public Schools, St. Paul Public Schools both intend to start school year with distance learning

Minneapolis Public Schools and St. Paul Public Schools both intend to start the school year with a distance learning model, according to announcements from each district's superintendent.

FBI looking for Minneapolis ATM robbers from May

The FBI is looking for information about four ATM robberies in Minneapolis in May that were caught on surveillance camera.