Minneapolis Mayor seeks funding to ‘stabilize’ PD, add officers

The Minneapolis Police Department is down about 200 officers from its normal staffing level, Mayor Jacob Frey said Thursday.

Loppet ski races canceled this weekend due to bitter cold

Due to the bitter cold forecasted for this weekend, the Loppet Foundation will be canceling some of its events for the City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival, according to organizers.

Former Gopher running back launches 'Suicide Survivor' organization

A former Gopher running back is opening up on his struggle with suicide and is hoping to spread awareness to help others.

Students at North High School collecting stories for Black History Month

Members of the student council at North High School in Minneapolis say they wanted to do something for Black History Month that celebrates Black history and culture while creating some positivity during a challenging year.

Gone in 30 seconds: Tow truck used in Minneapolis catalytic converter thefts

Jason Grote said he has now witnessed two attempted catalytic converter thefts in his Minneapolis neighborhood over the last few months, including Monday night.

Plans in the works to end lease for Dinkytown home connected to shootings

Police are working with the property manager to end the lease at home near the University of Minnesota campus where shootings have occurred.

Appeals court upholds Mohamed Noor's 3rd-degree murder conviction in Justine Ruszczyk shooting

The Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld the third-degree murder conviction for former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor in the July 2017 shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond. 

George Floyd's uncle: 'People need to see our face' at Chauvin trial

Selwyn Jones, George Floyd’s uncle, may live several hundred miles away in South Dakota, but he is keeping close tabs on the criminal justice system in relation to his nephew’s deadly arrest.

Group plans exhibit for preserved George Floyd murals

A group of volunteers in Minneapolis is continuing to work to preserve the murals and artworks created in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.

Push for increased COVID-19 testing among young people

While there’s been a lot of focus on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Minnesota, health experts don’t want people to forget about testing, especially when it comes to young people.

Councilmembers to propose charter change to replace Minneapolis Police Department

Three Minneapolis city councilmembers say they will propose a new charter amendment on Friday that would restructure the police department while removing a quota for the number of police officers in the city.