Minneapolis news

• Longtime broadcast meteorologist Paul Douglas is retiring from WCCO radio

  26-07-2024 22:52
  
  Douglas, who arrived in the Twin Cities in 1983, will continue to run his weather company and prognosticate for the Star Tribune.
  
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• Man fatally shot over weekend was awaiting trial stemming from a shooting at a Minneapolis bar

  30-07-2024 23:52
  
  Police have yet to say whether the two shootings are related.
  
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• Officials ID man fatally shot and left on Minneapolis sidewalk

  30-07-2024 22:30
  
  The shooter was gone by the time police arrived, and officials had announced no arrests as of Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Special counsel: Little evidence to counter defense that Ricky Cobb II shooting was justified

  30-07-2024 22:11
  
  The report was commissioned by Hennepin County and cost $578,000, but largely shows the defense building a strong case that Trooper Ryan Londregan acted within his training.
  
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• Report shows little evidence to counter defense that Ricky Cobb II shooting was justified

  30-07-2024 21:50
  
  The report issued by Special Counsel hired by the Hennepin County Attorney largely shows the defense building a strong case that Trooper Ryan Londregan acted within his training.
  
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• Locally owned grocery store to open in former north Minneapolis Aldi building

  30-07-2024 20:21
  
  Owner Daniel Hernandez, who operates Colonial Market in south Minneapolis, is eyeing a December opening for a new grocery store with a butcher counter, fast-food eatery and ice cream shop. The site, a former Aldi, is on Penn Av. near Lowry.
  
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• Some city beaches remain closed in Minneapolis as hot weather continues

  30-07-2024 17:58
  
  A few beaches are closed due to water quality concerns, with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board saying several city beaches are at bacteria levels unsafe for humans.
  
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• Minnesota's primary elections are two weeks away. Here are four key races to watch.

  30-07-2024 17:43
  
  U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar has a rematch with a previous DFL challenger. And a pair of Republicans will battle for the chance to face Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar in November.
  
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• First look: Hotel Ivy's multimillion-dollar renovation in downtown Minneapolis

  30-07-2024 17:22
  
  The boutique hotel's revamp draws on its history to make a new bet on downtown.
  
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• Midway Contemporary Art reopens in a former limousine garage that's now environmentally friendly

  30-07-2024 12:00
  
  The Minneapolis arts nonprofit worked with internationally acclaimed Berlin-based architecture firm b+ that specializes in reusing old buildings.
  
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• Charges: Man in SUV awakened by carjacker, shot in Loring Park by suspect who crashed in St. Paul

  29-07-2024 19:53
  
  The carjacking was one of a string of violent, and at-times deadly, crimes in the city since Thursday.
  
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• Charges: Man high when he shot his Loring Park carjacking victim, then crashed while fleeing police

  29-07-2024 18:12
  
  The carjacking was one of a string of violent, and at-times deadly, crimes in the city since Thursday.
  
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• 3 killed overnight in Minneapolis, police seek other agencies' help

  29-07-2024 02:49
  
  A fight at a party is believed to have led to the stabbing in the Folwell neighborhood, two hours after a man was shot and killed nearby. A man was also shot and killed in the Whittier neighborhood last weekend. Overwhelmed, Minneapolis police sought help from other agencies.
  
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• Three men killed overnight in Minneapolis

  28-07-2024 17:30
  
  A fight at a party is believed to have led to the stabbing in the Folwell neighborhood, two hours after a man was shot and killed nearby. A man was also shot and killed in the Whittier neighborhood last weekend. Overwhelmed, Minneapolis police sought help from other agencies.
  
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• Surprises abound at 'Purple Rain' screening including Prince's Songwriters Hall of Fame award

  28-07-2024 04:49
  
  At a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the film, Sheila E and other movie principals showed up at Target Center.
  
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• Suspect arrested, man critically injured in shooting during carjacking in Minneapolis

  28-07-2024 03:06
  
  A suspect was arrested in St. Paul.
  
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• Man critically injured in shooting during carjacking in Minneapolis

  27-07-2024 17:23
  
  A suspect was arrested in St. Paul.
  
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• Special counsel hired by Moriarty bills $578K for work in Londregan case; firm's analysis released

  27-07-2024 01:29
  
  Washington D.C.-based law firm spent 733 hours on the case.
  
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• Special counsel hired by Moriarty bills $578K for work in Londregan case, firm issues report

  27-07-2024 01:29
  
  Washington D.C.-based law firm Steptoe spent 733 hours on the case
  
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• Under pressure to curb pollution, Minneapolis foundry announces it will shut down

  27-07-2024 00:21
  
  Smith Foundry in Minneapolis' East Phillips neighborhood had been in the center of pollution complaints for years. It settled an EPA case last month and said it would keep operating some of its business, but has now changed course.
  
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• Striking workers reach tentative agreement with Minneapolis Park Board

  26-07-2024 17:47
  
  Parks workers have been on strike since July 4. The union said details, including returning to work, will be announced soon.
  
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• Defamation lawsuit by fired Minneapolis police officer moves toward trial

  26-07-2024 02:53
  
  Judge ruled that immunity does not apply to "a non-elected police chief."
  
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• Defamation lawsuit by fired Minneapolis police officer cleared for trial

  26-07-2024 00:02
  
  Judge ruled that immunity does not apply to "a non-elected police chief."
  
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• Mankato man who pistol-whipped grandmother, fired at Minneapolis police, pointed gun at child admits guilt

  25-07-2024 23:18
  
  Kamau Evans broke into two Minneapolis homes connected to an ex-girlfriend and fired at police before his arrest.
  
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• Man who pistol-whipped grandmother, fired at police, pointed gun at child in Mpls. admits guilt

  25-07-2024 23:17
  
  Kamau Evans broke into two Minneapolis homes connected to an ex-girlfriend, and fired at police before his arrest.
  
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• Minneapolis clears several South Side homeless encampments

  25-07-2024 22:02
  
  The city used bulldozers and removed tents at three encampments in the East Phillips neighborhood Thursday morning.
  
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• Park board members say Blue Line light rail crossing could endanger cyclists, pedestrians in north Minneapolis

  25-07-2024 15:50
  
  Some on theMinneapolis park board wants the Met Council to go back to the drawing board to preserve the Grand Rounds.
  
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• Hope, limbo, despair: Mexican family living in Minneapolis is deported after asylum bid denied

  25-07-2024 14:00
  
  Family fled Mexico out of fear for their safety and waited for an immigration ruling for four years.
  
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• A dozen years in the making, North Loop Green could be model for languishing downtowns

  25-07-2024 13:01
  
  With its combination of apartments, offices and retail, the project from Houston-based developer Hines connects a vibrant North Loop with the struggling Central Business District via the complicated Warehouse District.
  
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• Striking workers shut down Minneapolis Park Board meeting with three-hour protest

  25-07-2024 05:18
  
  A majority of commissioners chose not to discuss a resolution to settle contract negotiations between the Park Board and Laborers Local 363.
  
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