Minneapolis Council members get private security after threats

The City of Minneapolis is spending $4,500 a day for private security for three council members who have received threats following the police killing of George Floyd, FOX 9 has learned.

Minnesota health leaders warn of COVID-19 clusters at 2 Minneapolis bars

State health officials are warning people who visited two Minneapolis bars and two Mankato bars, linked to recent COVID-19 cases, to monitor themselves for symptoms.

Calhoun Beach Club apartments changing its name

Following the name change from Lake Calhoun to Bde Maka Ska, some surrounding establishments are also beginning to update their names as well.

Republicans tie Minneapolis, St. Paul recovery aid to rioting investigation

Republicans who control the Minnesota Senate are tying recovery aid for businesses damaged or destroyed in recent rioting to a GOP-led investigation of shortcomings in the government response to the unrest.

City Council OKs charter amendment to remove Minneapolis Police Department

The Minneapolis City Council on Friday unanimously approved a proposed amendment would remove requirements for the city to maintain a police department from the city’s charter. The 12-0 vote is step toward putting the issue in front of Minneapolis voters on the November ballot.

1 injured in downtown Minneapolis stabbing

One person is in critical, but stable condition after being stabbed in downtown Minneapolis, according to Minneapolis Police Department spokesman John Elder.

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.