Good Samaritan shot while trying to stop apparent carjacking in south Minneapolis

A man is recovering at the hospital after he was reportedly shot while trying to come to the rescue of woman during an apparent carjacking in south Minneapolis.

Senator Klobuchar hopes to fit bill to help music venues in next stimulus package

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected businesses across the sector. Among them, music venues have been unable to hold shows for months and it’s unclear when acts will be able to perform in the future.

Commemorative street name proposed for George Floyd at 38th and Chicago

A commemorative street name is the works to posthumously honor George Floyd at the intersection where he was arrested by Minneapolis police and died.

Minneapolis activists file civil rights lawsuit against city arguing excessive force used during protests

Minneapolis community activists have filed a lawsuit against the city and members of the police department, arguing authorities used excessive force against protesters following the death of George Floyd.

East Phillips residents sue Minneapolis, alleging slow police response times to neighborhood

Residents in the East Phillips neighborhood are suing the City of Minneapolis, alleging slow police response times or lack of police response and lack of equal protection for the lower income neighborhood. 

2 Minneapolis police officers injured attempting to stop vehicle in suspected carjacking, 6 in custody

Two officers were injured Tuesday night while attempting to stop a vehicle in north Minneapolis that may have been involved in a carjacking earlier in the day, according to Minneapolis police spokesperson John Elder.

Police: 'Umbrella Man' suspected to be Hell's Angels member trying to incite violence amid peaceful protests

The mysterious, umbrella-carrying man seen in a viral video smashing the windows of the Auto Zone during the Minneapolis riots is believed to be a member of the Hell’s Angels biker gang whose actions were intended to incite violence and racial tension in what had previously been peaceful protests, according to police. 

Twins unveil way to get fans' faces inside Target Field at fan-less home opener

Due to a fan-less start to the 2020 Twins season, Minnesotans made the most of Tuesday’s home opener and learned of an unconventional way to get their faces inside the stadium.

Lt. Governor, Minneapolis Mayor tour future site of Native-only homeless shelter

One of the three new Minneapolis homeless shelters planned for the intersection of Cedar and Franklin is currenlty a long-time family business that will soon serve as the Native-specific homeless population.

Twins to play home opener Tuesday as Marlins outbreak threatens MLB season

The Minnesota Twins will play their home opener Tuesday, but the game comes as the COVID-19 pandemic is putting the future of baseball season in doubt. 

Teen killed in shooting blocks away from Floyd memorial site in Minneapolis

Minneapolis police are investigating a deadly shooting near E 35th Street and Chicago Avenue South, which is just blocks away from the George Floyd memorial site.

Over $45M dedicated for 3 shelters, housing sites for those experiencing homelessness in Hennepin County

A partnership between the City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County and the state has brought together more than $45 million in funds to build three new shelters and housing sites for people experiencing homelessness in Minneapolis. 

Minneapolis residents, business owners concerned over spike in crime

South Minneapolis residents say they’ve seen an increase in crime lately, including apartment break-ins and carjackings at gunpoint.

Residency questions raised for Ward 6 candidates in Minneapolis City Council race

As candidates for the Minneapolis City Council Ward 6 gear up for the final two weeks of the campaign, there are questions about whether some actually live in the ward or moved into it just to run for the office.