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COVID Grant Funding: 33 Minneapolis Restaurants Received Over $ 1 Million
MINNEAPOLIS - More than thirty restaurants in Minneapolis have received more than $ 1 million from the Small Business Administration's Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which was passed by Congress last year as part of a massive relief…
Pigeon problem annoys Minneapolis neighborhoods :: WRAL.com
By CNN NewsourceSaint-Paul, Minnesota. - Inconvenient, messy, sneaky and rapidly multiplying - locals say Minneapolis and Saint Paul pigeons are causing trouble.…
Minneapolis plans Lowry Hill apartment building
The City of Minneapolis is considering Randolph Street Realty Capital's request to build a new, six-story, 46-unit apartment building on a site in Lowry Hill, after nearby construction damaged the property's previous…
City of Minneapolis asks residents to conserve water
A press release says the city of Minneapolis will not yet put in place watering conditions, but will put measures in place if the drought worsens.
MINNEAPOLIS - Megan O'Mera owns a house in South Minneapolis.…
Minneapolis faces possible water restrictions amid drought – WCCO
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - The Department of Natural Resources says Minnesota has now reached the warning phase under the statewide drought plan. As the state dries up, the city of Minneapolis is urging residents to voluntarily restrict their…
Minneapolis To Send Civilian Response Teams, Not Police, For Some Mental Health Calls | national
MINNEAPOLIS - Officials in Minneapolis this week announced the launch of a new civilian crisis response…
Representative Thompson’s obstruction trial underway in Minneapolis
The Minnesota lawmaker is on trial on a misdemeanor charge in a 2019 incident at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale.
MINNEAPOLIS - Testimony is scheduled to begin Friday in the obstruction trial of…
Truck crashes into Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis
Truck crashes into Mississippi River in downtown MinneapolisAuthorities are looking for a man believed to have been in the truck (0:18). WCCO this morning - July 15, 202128 minutes agoGovernor Walz to sign executive order banning…
MPD union leader reveals extent of city’s police shortages
âI looked at each quarter's latest 28-day calendar and all of them are operating below their minimum levels several days a month,â Schmidt said.
In the Fourth Ward, on the north side…
Police in Fatal Minneapolis-Area Freeway Shooting Call for Help | Minnesota
PLYMOUTH, Minn. (AP) - Police looking for a suspect in a suburban Minneapolis freeway shootout that killed a man who was driving his teenage son home after a baseball game called the public to the help Friday, researching a potential…
Minneapolis to Evaluate its Lawsuit Policy After the Death of a Motorist | News, Sports, Jobs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Thursday the city would revise its police chase policy after a chase that ended in an officer hitting and killing an innocent…
Minneapolis Fed demands COVID-19 vaccinations by next month – or employees will lose their…
Employees of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis have until the end of August to get vaccinated against COVID-19 if they wish to keep their jobs, Minneapolis Fed Chairman Neel Kashkari said on Wednesday.…
Minneapolis Takes Position Against Enbridge Line 3 in Unanimous Resolution | Latin post
With a 13-0 vote, Minneapolis City Council unanimously opposes Line 3 oil sands pipeline project - joining call for resistance from climate justice groups, communities indigenous people and ordinary citizens.
In the…
As protesters face crime, Minneapolis City Council joins opposition at Line 3
Although run by Indigenous people Actions Against Line 3 continued in Minnesota on Friday even as some peaceful protesters now face felony charges, Minneapolis City Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing the oil sands pipeline…
judge orders Minneapolis to add more police officers | New
A Minneapolis judge sided with residents who sued the city over police numbers, saying the mayor and city…
Burger Montague Modernizes Minneapolis and San Diego Offices to Meet Growth in Law Firms | state
Philadelphia cream, July 1, 2021 / PRNewswire / -Burger Montague Minneapolis And San Diego With the growing demand for our lawyers and services, our offices have moved to more convenient locations. Shareholder management E.…
Terrance Franklin Killing: BCA plans to open investigation into deadly 2013 Minneapolis police…
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension plans to open an investigation into a fatal Minneapolis police shooting in 2013.
The Hennepin County District Attorney's Office said the office had considered new…
MCR Acquires and Opens Chambers Hotel in Downtown Minneapolis, Near Target Center and Target Field |…
NEW YORK - (BUSINESS WIRE) - June 28, 2021--It's quite a spectacle!…
Minneapolis responds to New York Times writer’s claim about ‘dystopian ghost town’
Flickr, Chad DavisNormally when we write about the New York Times missing the mark on Minnesota, it's something fun, like the grape salad or the Jucy Lucy. The latter ... well, take a look.It comes from a column written by Thomas!-->…
City council reviews efforts to tackle violence in Minneapolis
City council reviews efforts to tackle violence in Minneapolis With violent crime on the rise in Minneapolis, city council members met Thursday to discuss new crime reduction measures. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - With violent crime on…
Study shows importance of immigrants and refugees to Minneapolis economy
Immigrants and refugees accounted for nearly 6% of population growth in Minneapolis between 2014 and 2019, according to a new research report. And with that growth, more consumers have driven the economy,…
Like Henry Ford, Minnesota Must Lead | Notice
June 21, 2021 Governor Tim Walz's decision to adopt vehicle emissions standards originally set by California and now adopted by 14 other states is good for Minnesota's economy, citizens and future. Our economy depends on respecting our…
The Family Partnership moves to a new building in Minneapolis
The $ 22,000,000 building is a public / private partnership that will have a direct impact on those who need help most.
MINNEAPOLIS - The City of Minneapolis has been through a lot and healing begins at the…
George Floyd Square and Minneapolis Uptown intersection at the center of protests reopen to traffic…
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - Two intersections in Minneapolis that have been the center of protests and rallies are open to traffic again on Sunday.
Cars can now travel on East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue - the intersection where George…
‘I had hope for him’: ex-girlfriend of Minneapolis homicide victim speaks out
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has agreed not to use her full name due to concerns for her privacy and security.
âIt was a really big shock. And⦠seems very unreal,â JoJo…
Minneapolis man beats odds to compete in Grandma’s Marathon for 42nd time
Her memories are compiled into a thick album made by her mother to celebrate her accomplishments. Photos show Kirkham crossing the finish line, enjoying the annual pasta dinner and celebrating after the race with his family…
Charges laid against death of 16-year-old skater in Minneapolis
Prosecutors said Bobby Frank Brookins, 34, was drunk when he punched Dychaun Chew, leaving the teenager lying on the street with injuries that would prove to be fatal.
MINNEAPOLIS - A man with a long criminal…
Body parts found in northeast Minneapolis lead to homicide investigation
5:00 p.m. weather reportChris Shaffer Reports Thunderstorms Could Hit Southeast Minnesota Tonight (3:22) WCCO 4 News At June 5 - 17, 202111 minutes agoMinnesotans share what Juneteenth means to themIt is a holiday that has held attention…
Nonprofit plans to open Olympic-size swimming pool in north Minneapolis
The project aims to bridge the gap between minority communities and access to swimming pools.
MINNEAPOLIS - Starting in November, the corner of Plymouth Avenue and Lyndale Avenue will transform from a…
Delta Air Lines’ Airbus A320 returns to Minneapolis after several issues
A series of blackouts saw a Delta Air Lines Airbus return to Minneapolis on Thursday, May 27. The incident, which only recently came to light, prompted pilots to declare an emergency and, facing braking issues, requesting the longest…
Olympic swimming pool north of Minneapolis in hopes of bridging racial disparities – WCCO
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - There have already been at least 15 drownings in Minnesota this year and the racial disparity is significant.
The Center for Disease Control says black children and teens drown in swimming pools at a rate five and a…
Music resonates again in Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis – WCCO
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - For 461 days, there was no thunderous applause at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, only a hollow hall with empty seats.
But Friday night marked a homecoming for the Minnesota Orchestra, as it hosted a live audience for…
Pulitzer Citation Awarded to Minneapolis Teenager Who Recorded George Floyd’s Death
The Pulitzer Prize jury on Friday awarded a special citation to the teenager who filmed the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, sparking a summer of protests against systemic racism and police brutality.Darnella Frazier's video and…
Minneapolis Animal Control Reports 3 Dog Deaths Due to High Temperatures
The dogs were found outside the residences and died of heatstroke.
Minnesota law enforcement is reminding people to keep pets at home and indoors as we experience hot summer temperatures.…
Chauvin trial security cost $ 2.9 million in overtime, Minneapolis police say
item Additional security is in place at the Hennepin County Government Center as jury selection for the Derek Chauvin trial begins on Monday, March 8, 2021. (FOX 9) MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minneapolis Police said tightening security…
Despite Year of Adversity, Minneapolis High School to Graduate Entire Upper Class for 11th…
Some students, like Argueta, are the first in their family to graduate from high school.
âFor me it's a great feeling,â said Argueta. "I am setting the example for my family, my younger…
Minneapolis crews remove barricades on George Floyd Square as city pledges to create permanent…
On Thursday morning, several workers could be seen moving cement barricades at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and 38th Street with tractors and trucks."The barricades have been removed so that ultimately (the intersection) is…
Law Enforcement Kills Person at Top of Minneapolis Parking Ramp
Law Enforcement Kills Person at Top of Minneapolis Parking RampAt least one person died after a shooting Thursday in a Minneapolis parking ramp, reports Marielle Mohs (2:43 a.m.) WCCO 4 News At 6 - June 3, 20219 minutes ago5:00 p.m.…
Aniya Allen, 6, buried after Minneapolis funeral
item Aniya Allen, 6, is buried in Minneapolis after being hit by a stray bullet last month. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Traveling by horse and buggy from the International Ministries at Shiloh Temple in northern Minneapolis to…
Professional boxing returns in June at The Armory in downtown Minneapolis
According to a statement, Morrell, a native of Cuba who now fights outside the Circle of Discipline gym in Minneapolis, will take part in the first boxing match hosted at The Armory since the pandemic-induced hiatus.…
Historic Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis turns 150
item Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis turns 150 this summer. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Lakewood Cemetery along the southeastern shore of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis became the final resting place of about 200,000 people,…
Minnesotans flock to Alaska for summer vacation – WCCO
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - The coach industry is starting to spin again after the pandemic forced drivers to pump the brakes.
A tourist destination is growing in popularity as travelers prepare their summer plans.READ MORE: Dive crew called to…
Police chase ends with death of Minneapolis shooting suspect
Elk River, MN (KROC-AM News) - A police chase involving a suspect in the Minneapolis shooting ended yesterday with the crash in a fatal shooting.The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said law enforcement officers from the…
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board: Introducing the summer cycle!
2021-05-28 The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) has replaced its annual Minneapolis day-long bike tour, usually scheduled for September, with cycling events and activities throughout the warmer months.A new Cycling in the…
‘Our city was creating a revolution’: Minneapolis students capture tumultuous high…
You may recall that in December we shared stories about George Floyd Square by students at South High School in Minneapolis. Many live in the neighborhood where Floyd was killed, and their school is only a block south of the many razed…
Woman found dead in burning car in Minneapolis
Rusty's review: 'A Quiet Place Part II' and 'Cruella'Rusty Gatenby says he's hopeful for the successful summer season (3:44). WCCO this morning - May 28, 202148 minutes agoWild playoffs: what to look for in game 7Wild Radio Network host…
Minneapolis Convention Center to be fully operational again this weekend – WCCO
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - After being at limited capacity for more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minneapolis Convention Center will be fully operational again starting this weekend.
Officials at the downtown Minneapolis…
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
âWe 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,â said Rev. Jerry McAfee, with…
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…
The mayor of Minneapolis in one year of racial recognition
The weekStephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon joke about Greg Pence not voting on Mike Pence's attempted murder resolutionâLast night, the House voted 252-175 to form a commission to investigate the January 6 Capitol…
Sherman launches 222 apartments in downtown Minneapolis – Finance & Commerce
The Moment Apartments, at the corner of Portland Avenue and South Seventh Street in downtown Minneapolis, will offer units ranging from 496-square-foot studios to a 1,713-square-foot penthouse suite. (Render submitted)…
Long-awaited waterfront destination Water Works opens in Minneapolis
MPRB and Minneapolis Parks FoundationAfter half a decade of planning and construction, the exterior elements of the new Water Works project in the Mill Ruins Park in downtown Minneapolis are now open to visitors.The project, which was!-->…
Minneapolis Uptown Theater at risk of eviction – WCCO
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - After being closed for more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Minneapolis' iconic Uptown Theater faces eviction.
Lagoon Partners, LLC, the owner of the building, this week filed an eviction complaint…
Kraus-Anderson opens $ 80 million apartment tower in Minneapolis
Moment will go up 10 floors with 222 units. The second floor will be dedicated to firefighters for healings.MINNEAPOLIS - Kraus-Anderson has opened Moment, an $ 80 million apartment tower in downtown Minneapolis. Developer Sherman…