Minneapolis restaurant workers brace for second round of restrictions

Employees of a downtown Minneapolis bar reacted to the Governor’s latest restrictions Thursday, which they say will be yet another blow to the business in a year of challenges.

Washburn graduates reflect on Batman-inspired student film

When it debuted in 1966, the country went crazy over the zany adventures of Batman, but the TV show also inspired a group of high school students in Minneapolis to make their own ode to the not-so-dark knight.

North Central University names first recipient of George Floyd Memorial Scholarship

Days after his death, North Central University hosted a memorial service for Floyd, where they vowed to launch a scholarship in Floyd’s name, promising to give opportunities to future African-American leaders.

Charges: Hennepin Co. probation officer conducted illegal research for New Year's Eve murder suspect

New charges filed in the murder of Minneapolis realtor Monique Baugh show that a Hennepin County Probation Officer involved in the plot used her position to research people for another accomplice.

Excited Delirium dilemma: Explanation or excuse for in-custody deaths? 

During the excruciating nine minutes that George Floyd laid face-down on the asphalt, with former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin’s knee on his neck, there is a critical and insightful moment.

Minneapolis baseball team fighting for refund on $18K payment to Florida sports park after trip cancelled

It was a trip that had been years in the planning. Sadly, a local high school baseball team's Florida visit had to be postponed due to the pandemic. But now, to make matters worse, they've been unable to get their money back.

City council approves $500K for Minneapolis police to contract more officers

In another narrow vote, the Minneapolis City Council approved the proposal that will give the Minneapolis Police Department about $500,000 to make contracts with other agencies to increase the amount of officers on the streets through the end of the year.

Post office opens site at former Kmart after 2 locations destroyed in riots

The former Kmart on West Lake Street in south Minneapolis is becoming the temporary home for two post office locations that were destroyed in the May riots, according to the U.S. Postal Service.

Contract proposal to staff more police in Minneapolis awaits council vote

A proposal to give the Minneapolis Police Department $500,000 to staff more officers on the streets through the end of the year is set to go to a final vote at Friday’s City Council meeting, but the hotly debated item could once again come down to a close vote.

Nurses getting assigned more patients as COVID-19 impacts staffing levels

Thursday’s single-day COVID-19 case record of more than 7,000 newly confirmed cases comes with several side effects: fuller hospitals and less hospital staff.

Girl, 5, injured in hit-and-run crash while crossing Minneapolis street

A kindergartener in Minneapolis didn't make to the park to play on Sunday because of a hit-and-run driver. The girl instead is spending this week in the hospital.

Minneapolis leaders reach out to activists for winter reopening of 38th and Chicago

Minneapolis city officials are reaching out to community activists about coming to an agreement regarding the reopening of 38th and Chicago this winter. The intersection, known as George Floyd Square, has been blocked off to traffic since the death of George Floyd.

Target reopens store on Lake Street in Minneapolis

Target announced its store on Lake Street in Minneapolis, which was significantly damaged during the riots over the summer, officially reopened on Wednesday.