Minneapolis funnels folks downtown for 4th of July for fun & safety

Fourth of July fireworks will light up the Mississippi River in Minneapolis Friday night to culminate a big party near the Stone Arch Bridge.

Minneapolis funnels folks downtown for 4th of July for fun
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Fourth of July fireworks will light up the Mississippi River in Minneapolis Friday night to culminate a big party near the Stone Arch Bridge. But while that?s all fun and games, the city is limiting access to some of its parks because of holiday shenanigans and some recent violence.

1 dead after July 4 shooting in north Minneapolis

A man is dead after a shooting in north Minneapolis happened around 2:30 a.m. on July 4.

Dispatchers urge residents to call 311 for fireworks complaints

911 dispatchers in Minneapolis are getting ready for a busy night as people celebrate the Fourth of July. The City of Minneapolis is asking people to call 311 instead of 911 for fireworks noise complaints.

Minneapolis restaurants Palmer's Bar, Annies Parlour closing
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Two Minneapolis restaurants that have been city institutions are shutting their doors. Palmer's Bar and Annie's Parlour have announced they're closing for good.

Minneapolis police investigating after gunfire caught on doorbell camera

Minneapolis police are investigating after doorbell cameras captured a person with a gun and recorded several gunshots on North Sheridan Avenue in broad daylight on Wednesday morning.

Annie's Parlour in Dinkytown closed after more than 50 years in business

Annie's Parlour has announced its permanent closure, bringing an end to half a century of traditional burgers and malts at the iconic location.

Palmer's Bar in Minneapolis to close in September

A fixture of the Minneapolis West Bank announced this summer will be its last, with Palmer's Bar set to close its doors in mid-September.

Minneapolis 2023 mass shooting: Demario Dempsey gets 182 months in jail

A 19-year-old Minneapolis man who pleaded guilty to a 2023 mass shooting that injured nine people, including six teenagers, will spend more than 15 years in jail.

Minneapolis 4th of July, other events: These roads are closed this weekend

Many large-scale events will take place this weekend in Minneapolis, resulting in city leaders warning both residents and visitors of a road closure wave.

Twin Cities region to gain over 5,000 trees thanks to grant program

The Metropolitan Council approved $2.5 million in grants, igniting an effort to plant 5,100 new trees and remove 2,200 diseased trees across the Twin Cities.

Family, community march to honor 11-year-old Amir Atkins and against gun violence

Family, friends, and community activists gathered on Sunday to remember Amir Atkins. Dozens marched on Minneapolis streets and spoke out against gun violence.

Twin Cities Pride Parade in Mpls, aerial view [RAW]
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The Twin Cities Pride Parade in Minneapolis kicked off on Sunday. Twin Cities Pride is one of the largest Pride festivals in the country.

Tornado warning for Minneapolis, areas of the Twin Cities: 12:38 a.m. update
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A tornado warning is in effect until 1 a.m. for an area from Shakopee to Burnsville, north to Minneapolis and west to Minnetonka. Sirens began going off in Northeast Minneapolis early Sunday.

Victim of Boom Island Park mass shooting laid to rest
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Stageina Whiting, known as Pretty Pre, was laid to rest on Saturday after being fatally shot in a mass shooting at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis on June 1. She was one of six people shot in the incident.

Melissa, Mark Hortman laid to rest at memorial service
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Friends, family, and colleagues gathered at the Basilica of Saint Mary to honor and remember the lives of Melissa and Mark Hortman. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has the full report.