Council seeks control over Minneapolis Police Department spokesperson

The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to amend the budget to eliminate the public spokesperson position from the Minneapolis Police Department.  

Park board dismantles Powderhorn east homeless encampment in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board staff and contractors spent Monday dismantling tents and clearing out supplies as the city seeks to shrink the size of the homeless encampment at Powderhorn Park.

MSP Airport to require face coverings starting July 27

Face coverings will be required at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport starting Monday, July 27, the Metropolitan Airports Commission announced.

Body found in wreckage of Minneapolis pawn shop that burned during riots

Authorities say a dead body was located in the wreckage of a pawn shop that burned down during the Minneapolis riots following the death of George Floyd. 

Cub Foods opens community market at damaged Broadway Avenue location in Minneapolis

Cub Foods opened another temporary community market in Minneapolis to address food insecurities near the Broadway Avenue store, which was damaged during the riots that followed the death of George Floyd.

The Fall of the Third Precinct: A timeline of events

This timeline of events leading up to the fall of the Third Police Precinct is the product of detailed discussion with key decision makers, on background conversations with officers present at the Third Precinct, and audio of Minneapolis Police radio transmissions. 

Fall of the Third Precinct: A minute-by-minute account

Minneapolis Police radio transmissions obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators, provide the first minute-by-minute account of the decision making that led to the fall of the Third Police Precinct in Minneapolis.

Artists create 'Black Lives Matter' mural along Plymouth Avenue in Minneapolis

For months, it's been a message painted along streets across the nation and the world. Now, Black Lives Matter is inscribed on Plymouth Avenue in Minneapolis.

Health inspectors conduct 2nd sweep of Minneapolis bars after complaints about mask compliance, 3 bars cited

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Friday that health inspectors are conducting a second sweep of bars in the certain parts of the city where they have received the majority of complaints about customers not wearing masks. 

Twins to continue using off-duty Minneapolis police for security at Target Field

The Minnesota Twins on Friday announced the team will continue to employ off-duty Minneapolis police officers for security at Target Field, while continuing to evalaute their relationship with the MPD.

Lake Street businesses rebuilding thanks to thousands in grant money

More than 50 days after George Floyd’s death, some businesses along Lake Street are starting to get back to normal while others are still boarded up as business owners say they’re ready to rebuild the community.