Justice Frontline Aid dedicates time, skills to protecting protesters

A group of local volunteers have come together to create an organization they say is necessary to keep protests going throughout the cities. 

Judge threatens gag orders, moving Minneapolis officer trials due to public comments on case

The former Minneapolis Police Officers accused of killing George Floyd made court appearances in downtown Minneapolis Monday where a judge set a trial date for next year and warned public officials to stop talking about the case publicly. 

‘Going backwards is really not an option’: Industry leaders raise concern over COVID-19 flare-ups at bars

Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, Jan Malcolm, said Monday around 200 cases of the coronavirus have been linked back to bars in Mankato while 100 cases have been linked to bars in the Twin Cities. 

How to submit a comment on charter amendment to dismantle Minneapolis Police Dept

The City of Minneapolis is inviting the public to voice their opinions on a proposed charter amendment that would establish a new Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention. The amendment would also remove the police department as a charter department.

Minneapolis Council members get private security after threats

The City of Minneapolis is spending $4,500 a day for private security for three council members who have received threats following the police killing of George Floyd, FOX 9 has learned.

Minnesota health leaders warn of COVID-19 clusters at 2 Minneapolis bars

State health officials are warning people who visited two Minneapolis bars and two Mankato bars, linked to recent COVID-19 cases, to monitor themselves for symptoms.

Calhoun Beach Club apartments changing its name

Following the name change from Lake Calhoun to Bde Maka Ska, some surrounding establishments are also beginning to update their names as well.

Republicans tie Minneapolis, St. Paul recovery aid to rioting investigation

Republicans who control the Minnesota Senate are tying recovery aid for businesses damaged or destroyed in recent rioting to a GOP-led investigation of shortcomings in the government response to the unrest.

City Council OKs charter amendment to remove Minneapolis Police Department

The Minneapolis City Council on Friday unanimously approved a proposed amendment would remove requirements for the city to maintain a police department from the city’s charter. The 12-0 vote is step toward putting the issue in front of Minneapolis voters on the November ballot.

1 injured in downtown Minneapolis stabbing

One person is in critical, but stable condition after being stabbed in downtown Minneapolis, according to Minneapolis Police Department spokesman John Elder.