Man dies of drowning two days after incident at Lake Nokomis

A man who was pulled from Lake Nokomis in south Minneapolis last week passed away two days after the incident, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.

As Minneapolis businesses reopen after riots, concern for public safety remains

With more than 1,000 buildings and store fronts either damaged or destroyed, businesses owners are expressing deep reservations about public safety.

Proposed amendment removes section on police department from Minneapolis charter, keeps division of officers

A new proposed amendment would remove requirements for the city to maintain a police department from the Minneapolis city charter while adding a new division for "law enforcement services" with licensed officers.

Mobile post office launches in south Minneapolis after two locations destroyed in riots

After two south Minneapolis post offices were destroyed in the riots following George Floyd's death, the United States Postal Service is setting up a mobile unit to serve customers.

Hennepin County to require appointments for permit to carry applicants

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office has adopted an appointment system to accommodate permit to carry applications, the county announced Thursday.

Calls for policing changes under scrutiny amid recent violence in Minneapolis

Two and a half weeks ago, nine members of the Minneapolis City Council stood up on a stage in Powderhorn Park and called for the disbanding of the Minneapolis Police Department. Now, those calls are under intense scrutiny as the city deals with an outbreak of violence.

Search for suspect in assault of store employee ends in death investigation in Waite Park

What began as investigation into an assault on a store employee at a mall ended with the suspect apparently taking his own life after a brief chase by police, according to the St. Cloud Police Department.

Woman dies from drowning complications nearly week after falling in creek below Minnehaha Falls

A Columbus, Ohio woman has died from drowning complications nearly a week after she fell into the water near Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office.

42 youth football players in Minneapolis park when 50 gunshots came from passing car

Monday was a terrifying night for youth football, as the Minnesota Jays were holding practice at Jordan Park in Minneapolis when instead of running drills, they were all running for cover after gunshots rang out.

Crane falls over at I-35W construction site onto closed northbound lanes

A crane completing construction Wednesday morning along I-35W near 42nd Street in south Minneapolis toppled over onto the closed northbound lanes, according to Minnesota Department of Transportation officials.

City of Minneapolis: Don't call 911 for firework noise complaints

As the Fourth of July approaches and as Minneapolis, like other cities across the nation, sees an increase in firework reports, the City of Minneapolis asking people not to call 911 for noise complaints related to fireworks.

Some Minneapolis parkways will reopen to vehicles starting Friday

Some Minneapolis parkways will reopen to vehicles starting Friday after closing to allow pedestrians more space during the COVID-19 pandemic.