Is U.S. crime wave due to ‘Minneapolis Effect’?

2020 may turn out to be one of the most violent years on record in Minneapolis with more than 400 shooting victims and 59 homicides so far, with more than three months of the year to go.  

Allina health care workers to strike at Minneapolis, Shakopee hospitals next week

More than 200 health care workers employed by Allina Health are set to strike for two days next week after their initially planned strike in early September was postponed after Allina management threatened legal action regarding any picketing during the strike.

Black-led bike club in Minneapolis still rolling after 2 decades looks to recruit younger members

Minneapolis is known as one of the best cities for biking in the world. A group of cyclists is trying to get more people of color to enjoy the popular pastime. Twice a week, the Major Taylor Bicycle Club gets together in south Minneapolis to go for a ride.

Breonna Taylor protesters gather outside U.S. Bank Stadium

While the Vikings played Sunday, demonstrators were outside the stadium protesting the death of Breonna Taylor and the Grand Jury decision that followed.

Twins fans orbit empty Target Field to support team

Target Field may have been empty Sunday, but that doesn’t mean some diehard fans were going to be left out of enjoying the Twins winning season in person.

Defense teams in Floyd case say state's additional evidence shows need for four separate cases

Attorneys representing three of the fired Minneapolis police officers in the George Floyd case say the prosecution's plan to introduce more evidence regarding the former officers' previous bad actions further proves their point for four separate cases.

Protesters gather in downtown Minneapolis after Peavey Park encampment cleared out

Protesters took to the streets outside the Hennepin County Government Center on Thursday, hours after park officials moved to clear out an encampment in Peavey Park.

From humble start to working with the Timberwolves, Mounds View barber plans expansion

While many business owners are struggling to make ends meet, a barber in Mounds View, Minnesota who came from humble beginnings has turned his shop into a booming business, even in the face of a pandemic.

MPD: Man fatally shot inside Minneapolis home was not an intruder

Minneapolis police are now saying a fatal shooting in the Near North neighborhood, once thought to have been a self-defense shooting during a home invasion, was not random. The homeowner has been arrested and booked into the Hennepin County Jail.

Pence brings 'law and order' message to Minneapolis

Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday brought his law-and-order message to Minneapolis, the city where George Floyd was killed.

Fire destroys apartment, barbershop in north Minneapolis

A fire in north Minneapolis destroyed an apartment and barbershop Thursday. While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the building owner is concerned the fire was intentionally set.

University of Minnesota leaders consider moving spring break to April

The fall semester at the University of Minnesota has only just begun, but university leaders are already putting plans in motion for the spring, which includes possible changes for spring break.

Surly management, workers reach union election agreement

A hospitality union representing employees of Minneapolis-based Surly Brewing Company said the company and its employees have agreed on a fair election process to certify a union. 

Investigators ask for help to ID suspects in Minneapolis arson cases from August unrest

Investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the FBI are asking the public's help to identify suspects who may be connected to fires set in Minneapolis amid unrest in August.

Minneapolis Park Board clears Peavey Park encampment

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board cleared the Peavey Park encampment after the board unanimously approved the action in July.