$2.8M in grants awarded to 175 Lake Street businesses, nonprofits damaged in riots
The Lake Street Council is awarding $2.8 million in grants through its recovery fund to businesses that were damaged or destroyed during the Minneapolis riots following the death of George Floyd.
The Lake Street Council is awarding $2.8 million in grants through its recovery fund to businesses that were damaged or destroyed during the Minneapolis riots following the death of George Floyd.
George Floyd wrongful death lawsuit filed against Minneapolis, MPD officers
George Floyd's family attorney Benjamin Crump and his co-counsel are announcing a federal civil rights wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis and its police officers Wednesday. Crump is announcing the lawsuit at noon with co-counsel Antonio Romanucci.
George Floyd's family attorney Benjamin Crump and his co-counsel are announcing a federal civil rights wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis and its police officers Wednesday. Crump is announcing the lawsuit at noon with co-counsel Antonio Romanucci.
Benjamin Crump to announce civil lawsuit against city of Minneapolis for George Floyd's death
George Floyd's family attorney Benjamin Crump and his co-counsel say they will announce a civil lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis and its police officers Wednesday.
George Floyd's family attorney Benjamin Crump and his co-counsel say they will announce a civil lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis and its police officers Wednesday.
Minneapolis police investigating fatal shooting near Children's Hospital
A man was shot and killed near Children's Hospital in Minneapolis late Tuesday night.
A man was shot and killed near Children's Hospital in Minneapolis late Tuesday night.
Driver pleads guilty for hitting teens in Minneapolis crosswalk
A St. Paul man accused of stealing a vehicle and then crashing into two teenage pedestrians in south Minneapolis has pleaded guilty, according to online court records.
A St. Paul man accused of stealing a vehicle and then crashing into two teenage pedestrians in south Minneapolis has pleaded guilty, according to online court records.
Minneapolis mayor, police chief announce new de-escalation standards for department
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced changes to the Minneapolis Police Department’s force reporting requirements Tuesday, which they say place a stronger emphasis on de-escalation.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced changes to the Minneapolis Police Department’s force reporting requirements Tuesday, which they say place a stronger emphasis on de-escalation.
'A Big Change is Coming': St. Olaf graduates write anthem supporting Black Lives Matter movement
The last month has been filled with protests and demonstrations calling for an end to police brutality and racial injustice, but now a pair of musicians with ties to Minnesota are sharing their message of solidarity in song.
The last month has been filled with protests and demonstrations calling for an end to police brutality and racial injustice, but now a pair of musicians with ties to Minnesota are sharing their message of solidarity in song.
1 injured in shooting at Powderhorn Park encampment
One person was injured in a shooting at the Powderhorn Park encampment Tuesday afternoon, according to a Minneapolis Park Police spokeswoman.
One person was injured in a shooting at the Powderhorn Park encampment Tuesday afternoon, according to a Minneapolis Park Police spokeswoman.
Community policing effort finds success in Minneapolis' Phillips neighborhood
They felt overrun by drugs and prostitution, but now residents in Minneapolis' Phillips neighborhood are feeling free again.
They felt overrun by drugs and prostitution, but now residents in Minneapolis' Phillips neighborhood are feeling free again.
Emergency Shelter and Central Intake programs ending at St. Joseph's Home for Children
By the end of this year, St. Joseph's Home for Children in south Minneapolis will no longer serve as Hennepin County's Emergency Shelter and Central Intake after operating as such since the mid-1970s, according to Catholic Charities.
By the end of this year, St. Joseph's Home for Children in south Minneapolis will no longer serve as Hennepin County's Emergency Shelter and Central Intake after operating as such since the mid-1970s, according to Catholic Charities.
Cost of Minnesota's response to civil unrest in wake of George Floyd's death grows
Minnesota lawmakers are advancing $4.6 million to reimburse the State Patrol and Minnesota Department of Transportation for responding to the civil unrest in late May and early June.
Minnesota lawmakers are advancing $4.6 million to reimburse the State Patrol and Minnesota Department of Transportation for responding to the civil unrest in late May and early June.
Minnesota Governor announces $100 million rental and mortgage assistance program
Gov. Tim Walz announced $100 million in rental and mortgage assistance to help Minnesota’s housing market before rent is due Sept. 1.
Gov. Tim Walz announced $100 million in rental and mortgage assistance to help Minnesota’s housing market before rent is due Sept. 1.
Minneapolis Police arrest person of interest in Sunday's fatal stabbing in Owatonna park
Minneapolis Police have arrested a person of interest in the stabbing death of an Owatonna man Sunday evening.
Minneapolis Police have arrested a person of interest in the stabbing death of an Owatonna man Sunday evening.
Woman dies after being ejected in Minneapolis crash
A woman has died after she was ejected from a vehicle when it struck a parked car in north Minneapolis, according to Minneapolis Police Spokesman John Elder.
A woman has died after she was ejected from a vehicle when it struck a parked car in north Minneapolis, according to Minneapolis Police Spokesman John Elder.
Security for Minneapolis Council totaled $152K
The final bill is in for taxpayer funded private security for three Minneapolis City Council members: $152,400.
The final bill is in for taxpayer funded private security for three Minneapolis City Council members: $152,400.
Man injured in shooting in Willard-Hay neighborhood of north Minneapolis
A man is in critical condition, but is expected to survive after he was shot Monday night in north Minneapolis, according to Minneapolis police spokesman John Elder.
A man is in critical condition, but is expected to survive after he was shot Monday night in north Minneapolis, according to Minneapolis police spokesman John Elder.
Minneapolis moves 50 polling places due to COVID-19 concerns
Minneapolis is moving 50 polling places this election season in an effort to keep community members safer during the COVID-19 pandemic, the city said in a release Monday.
Minneapolis is moving 50 polling places this election season in an effort to keep community members safer during the COVID-19 pandemic, the city said in a release Monday.
Minneapolis, Hennepin County accepting proposals for how to spend $14 million in housing funding
The city of Minneapolis and Hennepin County are accepting proposals for how the municipalities should spend their approximately $17.5 million in CARES Act funding.
The city of Minneapolis and Hennepin County are accepting proposals for how the municipalities should spend their approximately $17.5 million in CARES Act funding.
Alabama man who walked to Minneapolis overwhelmed by support at Floyd memorial
The killing of George Floyd and its aftermath made headlines around the world. One man who saw them lives in Huntsville, Alabama and decided he was going to walk all the way to Minneapolis to pay tribute to Floyd's memory and try to bring people together.
The killing of George Floyd and its aftermath made headlines around the world. One man who saw them lives in Huntsville, Alabama and decided he was going to walk all the way to Minneapolis to pay tribute to Floyd's memory and try to bring people together.
City asks Minneapolis police to change schedule, accept furloughs
As the Minneapolis City Council considers defunding the police department, city negotiators are asking the police union to accept scheduling changes and furloughs in their expired labor contract.
As the Minneapolis City Council considers defunding the police department, city negotiators are asking the police union to accept scheduling changes and furloughs in their expired labor contract.