Calls for policing changes under scrutiny amid recent violence in Minneapolis

Two and a half weeks ago, nine members of the Minneapolis City Council stood up on a stage in Powderhorn Park and called for the disbanding of the Minneapolis Police Department. Now, those calls are under intense scrutiny as the city deals with an outbreak of violence.

Search for suspect in assault of store employee ends in death investigation in Waite Park

What began as investigation into an assault on a store employee at a mall ended with the suspect apparently taking his own life after a brief chase by police, according to the St. Cloud Police Department.

Woman dies from drowning complications nearly week after falling in creek below Minnehaha Falls

A Columbus, Ohio woman has died from drowning complications nearly a week after she fell into the water near Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office.

42 youth football players in Minneapolis park when 50 gunshots came from passing car

Monday was a terrifying night for youth football, as the Minnesota Jays were holding practice at Jordan Park in Minneapolis when instead of running drills, they were all running for cover after gunshots rang out.

Crane falls over at I-35W construction site onto closed northbound lanes

A crane completing construction Wednesday morning along I-35W near 42nd Street in south Minneapolis toppled over onto the closed northbound lanes, according to Minnesota Department of Transportation officials.

City of Minneapolis: Don't call 911 for firework noise complaints

As the Fourth of July approaches and as Minneapolis, like other cities across the nation, sees an increase in firework reports, the City of Minneapolis asking people not to call 911 for noise complaints related to fireworks.

Some Minneapolis parkways will reopen to vehicles starting Friday

Some Minneapolis parkways will reopen to vehicles starting Friday after closing to allow pedestrians more space during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kroll: Minneapolis police union has become 'scapegoat' following Floyd death

Since the killing of George Floyd, the Minneapolis police union has been noticeably quiet. Now, nearly a month after his death, union leaders are breaking their silence. 

Campaign to disband Minneapolis Police Department raises $30M, plans in works to redistribute funds

A campaign calling for the defunding and disbanding of the Minneapolis Police Department has raised more than $30 million. Now, they're trying to figure out the best way to make a difference with all of that money.

Two injured in crash between motorcyclist and bicyclist in north Minneapolis

A motorcyclist is in "grave condition" after crashing with a bicyclist in north Minneapolis Tuesday, according to Minneapolis Police spokesman John Elder.

Fatal shooting in north Minneapolis marks third day in a row of deadly incidents in city

A man has died following a shooting in the Webber-Camden neighborhood of north Minneapolis, according to Minneapolis police spokesman John Elder. This incident marks the third day in a row of a deadly shooting or stabbing the in city.

Republican senators call on feds to take over MPD investigation

Three Minnesota Republican senators are calling for a federal investigation of the city of Minneapolis and its police, accusing city officials of making Minneapolis a more dangerous place.