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HIV epidemic reported in Minneapolis and surrounding areas
HIV cases have increased over the past two years in Hennepin County, Minnesota, home to Minneapolis, the state's largest city. The epidemic is focusing on people who have injected drugs, experienced homelessness or…
AG Ellison to lead prosecution in Brooklyn Center police assassination
MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will take charge of the manslaughter case against former Brooklyn Center cop Kim Potter. Potter, 48, is charged with second degree manslaughter in the deadly shooting of Daunte…
Religious leaders plan to begin block patrols in Minneapolis next week
“We are asking each church to adopt a particular hot spot, north of Minneapolis, south of Minneapolis, 63rd and Zane in Brooklyn Park, as well as in St. Paul,” said Rev. Jerry McAfee, with the New Salem Baptist Missionary…
With violent crime on the rise in 2021, Minneapolis leaders seek solutions
Since the start of the year, homicides have been slightly more than double in 2021 compared to 2020.
The police department seized 100 fewer guns this year - about 300 guns in all.
Theft of firearms from vehicles is up more…
Terrell Mayes’ mother relives grief after 3 children shot dead in Minneapolis
item A poster by Terrell Mayes offering a reward for information about the shooting that killed him on December 26, 2011. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - It's been almost a decade since Marsha Mayes lost her son. Terrell Mayes, Jr., 3,…
After a year of calculations, it’s time for a change – Twin Cities
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MINNEAPOLIS - From COVID-19 to a budget deficit, or the death of George Floyd to the recent death of a 6-year-old girl from gun violence, Minneapolis mayor says his city has experienced trauma…
Minneapolis averages more than one carjacking per day in 2021
Police: Minneapolis averages more than one carjacking per day in 2021 Homicides, shootings and carjackings in Minneapolis all exploded in 2021, Minneapolis police said Thursday as city council members argued over how to respond.…
‘I’m optimistic it’s not going to be difficult’ Minneapolis police work to…
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - It's a problem in most of the country's major cities: finding recruits to fill the ranks of its police departments.
Minneapolis Police have made fewer felony arrests so far this year than in the past four years.…
Mayor Frey: Minneapolis ‘sees deep, collective push for change’ – WCCO
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - From COVID-19 to a budget deficit, or from the death of George Floyd to the recent death of a 6-year-old girl from gun violence, Minneapolis mayor says his city has suffered trauma after trauma this year - and the…