Defense attorneys fight to overturn Mohamed Noor conviction

The attorney for Mohamed Noor, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with fatally shooting Justine Damond in 2017, met with judges Wednesday to discuss his appeal of Noor's Third Degree Murder charge.

Minneapolis sets new record for voter turnout in 2020 election

Minneapolis set a new record for voter turnout in the 2020 presidential election, with 80.6% of the city’s registered voters casting a ballot. 

DOJ to send personnel to Minneapolis to monitor election law compliance

The United States Department of Justice announced Monday it plans to send personnel to 44 jurisdictions nationwide, including Minneapolis, to monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws.  

Banner flown over Minneapolis shares message of unity amid divisive election

As Election Day nears, it seems like as a nation people are becoming more and more divided. Artists and musicians are hoping a high-flying display can help bring the country together.

Get well banner unfurled for burn victim outside Minneapolis hospital

Nearly two months after Don Kellner was hospitalized with severe burns following an explosion at his Cold Spring home, a special get-well banner was unfurled on a giant construction crane outside his hospital window to raise his spirits.

Executive order clears way for Indoor Villages construction to begin in North Loop

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an executive order Thursday to clear the way for the Indoor Villages shelter for people experiencing homelessness in the North Loop.

City Pages ending print, online publication after 41 years

City Pages, the Twin Cities weekly arts and entertainment publication, is shutting down immediately after 41 years, the Star Tribune Media Co. announced Wednesday. 

University of Minnesota gives each student 1 saliva COVID-19 test

The University of Minnesota says a new program will make one saliva test available for every student to use at their own discretion if they are concerned about being exposed to the virus.

Report: Fire sprinklers could have saved lives in Minneapolis high-rise fire

Fire sprinkler systems could have saved the lives of five people who died in an early morning fire at a high-rise apartment building in Minneapolis’ Cedar-Riverside neighborhood last fall, according to a report from state officials. 

Minneapolis properties damaged during unrest to receive tax relief

More than 600 Minneapolis properties will receive property tax relief for damage sustained during civil unrest this summer, the city announced Tuesday.