Minneapolis
After bloody stretch, south Minneapolis’ Whittier neighborhood leads city in gun violence
The diverse community feels neglected amid a surge of shootings and robberies that has disproportionately affected immigrant residents.
September 28, 2024
Twin Cities
With brash police chief gone, Metro Transit’s safety efforts push on
Amid an investigation, the Met Council said last week Ernest Morales III was no longer chief of the Metro Transit Police Department.
September 28, 2024
Minneapolis
Minneapolis police swear in first Somali woman, noncitizen in joyful graduation
Officers Ikran Mohamed, 23, and Lesly Vera, 27, make history among latest wave of diverse recruits seeking to replenish depleted police force.
September 27, 2024
Minneapolis
Former Council Member Lisa Goodman is back at Minneapolis City Hall
Ten months after retiring from the council, Goodman has been hired as director of strategic initiatives.
September 27, 2024
Health Care
University of Minnesota, Fairview delay deadline on pact for hospital sale
A February letter of intent called for a definitive agreement by Sept. 30, but officials say they need more time.
September 27, 2024
Minneapolis
Anonymous donor steps up to save downtown Minneapolis homeless shelter
A private donor is matching the city of Minneapolis’ $1.5 million in emergency funds to repair Agate Housing’s shelter.
September 26, 2024
Business
Well-known north Minneapolis barber determined to repurpose troubled 4th Street Saloon property
Teto Wilson wants to turn the old bar, known for the violence and illegal activities going on in and around it, into a food hall.
September 26, 2024
Books
Louise Erdrich’s new novel is about ‘ridiculous, awkward, magical’ love
The Pulitzer Prize winner will discuss “The Mighty Red” with Kerri Miller on Tuesday at a Talking Volumes event
September 26, 2024
Minneapolis
Home of Minnesota Twins owner among suspected string of high-end burglary targets
A court filing says a recent trio of break-ins at expensive homes appears to be connected to dozens of similar burglaries in several Twin Cities communities. One is a home belonging to Minnesota Twins owner Jim Pohlad.
September 25, 2024
Minneapolis
Homeless medical respite facility advances over Uptown business objections
Lakeshore Care still needs City Council approval and state licenses to provide recuperative care for homeless patients on Lake Street in Uptown.
September 25, 2024
Health Care
Minnesota AG seeks court oversight in dissolution of Rainbow Health
Attorney General Keith Ellison says the nonprofit group might not have enough money to fully satisfy its debts and obligations including payments to employees.
September 25, 2024
Minneapolis
Minneapolis celebrates opening of new Northeast riverside park
The completed first phase of the new park adds wooden waterfront lounge chairs, a gravel beach and a building that will house a studio for free media arts programming for youths.
September 25, 2024