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Twin Cities man convicted of fatally stabbing cousin, leaving body in SUV

At the time of the stabbing, Larondo Willis was on supervised release after serving just under eight years in prison for rape.
April 23, 2025

Isles Bun & Coffee loses its leader with death of co-owner Jeff Veigel

For more than two decades he was a constant, beloved presence at the Uptown bakery famous for its cinnamon rolls and puppy dog tails. He died Sunday.
April 23, 2025

Cougar killed on I-394 will soon get a second life as part of exhibit

Taxidermist Meadow Jean Kouffeld put the big cat back together. It was one of the most challenging pieces she has ever done.
April 22, 2025

Medcalf: Join us for a conversation with Minnesota author Junauda Petrus

She’ll discuss her book about a love often marginalized as part of our ongoing antiracism community book club.
AuthoredMyron Medcalf
April 22, 2025
"The Stars and the Blackness Between Them"
by Junauda Petrus

Dziedzic to take over head boys hockey coaching position at Breck

Joe Dziedzic was coach of Minneapolis boys high school hockey — a cooperative that represents all seven of the Minneapolis public high schools — for 13 years.
April 22, 2025
Minneapolis hockey coach Joe Dziedzic worked with his players during practice Wednesday afternoon. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com

Teen charged with second murder in Minneapolis in 8-month span

In between the killings, he was caught with a loaded gun and pleaded guilty, court records reveal.
April 22, 2025

Who’s running for Minneapolis mayor and City Council in 2025 elections?

Minneapolis’ 2025 city elections will include Mayor Jacob Frey defending his post and all 13 city council seats on the ballot. Here’s who’s announced so far.
April 22, 2025

HCMC’s exiting leader could get more than $1 million in severance

CEO Jennifer DeCubellis resigned in March and is eligible for up to a year’s pay and six months of health benefits.
April 22, 2025
Jennifer DeCubellis sat in a "rapid huddle" meeting with other county staff to review where they're at in putting together Hennepin County's huge $13 million reform of its child protection system at the Hennepin County Government Center on Monday, March 20, 2017, in Minneapolis, Minn. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER ï renee.jones@startribune.com

Authorities won’t charge man caught on video vandalizing Teslas in Minneapolis

Police chief responds with frustration that the state white collar employee is being spared prosecution after causing more than $21,000 in damages.
April 22, 2025

Driver not expected to survive being shot in downtown Minneapolis before he hit family’s vehicle

The victim was shot in the head by someone in another vehicle, according to police. No arrests have been announced.
April 21, 2025
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‘Safe recovery sites’ would offer syringes, naloxone and more to people using drugs. The plan could be in peril.

The state is seeking providers to run a handful of places where people could get services and safer supplies, but a Senate plan would cut the dollars.
April 21, 2025
Zach Johnson, a program director with Southside Harm Reduction Services, passes out naloxone kits to community members as they gather for an overdose training session.

Northeast Minneapolis mourns beloved ‘Marty the bingo guy’ following death in car crash

Residents gather at the 1029 Bar to celebrate Marty Zaworski at the bingo event that made him a neighborhood staple.
April 21, 2025
Marty Zaworski smiles while calling bingo at the 1029 Bar in Northeast Minneapolis. Zaworski died in a car accident this April, devastating family and community members.
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