Minneapolis residents sue city over police staffing

A group of residents have had enough of the crime and violence in the city of Minneapolis, arguing in a lawsuit that there aren’t enough police patrolling the streets right now.

ACLU lawsuit: Minneapolis parks encampment sweeps were unconstitutional

Seven people experiencing homelessness filed a class action lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis Monday alleging the city and Hennepin County violated the constitutional rights of the plaintiffs when it tore down encampments in the city’s parks this summer.

City Council approves Indoor Village for Minneapolis homeless

The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved nearly $2 million from the federal CARES Act for the Indoor Villages project—a proposal that would create 100 indoor tiny homes to provide shelter for people experiencing homelessness. 

Performers honor George Floyd with opera tribute

Some of the finest opera voices have teamed up for a special Twin Cities performance this weekend. The group introduced a brand new classical music anthem inspired by the death of George Floyd.

Body camera video of prior George Floyd arrest released

The body camera video of George Floyd's previous arrest in 2019 will be released to the public after a Hennepin County judge rejected the state's motion to seal it.

Boy, 6, found safe after vehicle stolen while he was in back seat

A six-year-old boy has been safe after the vehicle he was in was stolen Tuesday night in Minneapolis, according to Minneapolis Police Spokesman John Elder.

Prosecution wants to keep files on George Floyd’s 2019 arrest sealed

Prosecutors in the George Floyd case are pushing to restrict public access to new filings in the case for two business days before they can be released. It's a move which would include a recent defense filing about Floyd's arrest in 2019, just over a year before his deadly encounter with police.

Man sentenced to 24 years for aiding and abetting Minneapolis murder caught on camera

A 24-year-old Minneapolis man was sentenced to 24 years in prison in connection with the murder of a 16-year-old caught on a private vehicle’s dashboard camera.

Auto Outreach: Organization offers free car repairs for people of color in Minneapolis

Auto Outreach, of Minneapolis, is a community organization offering free car repairs for Black and Indigenous drivers as well as people experiencing homelessness.

In pandemic-inspired pivot, First Avenue to host weddings, virtual concerts

As First Avenue remains quiet during the pandemic, the Minneapolis concert venue is looking at other ways to make use of the iconic space and give back to the music industry workers.

Police say street racing becoming a problem in Minneapolis, metro

Minneapolis police say street racing and other reckless driving behavior is becoming a problem across the city and the Twin Cities metro.