Minneapolis police remind officers they can't help with immigration raids
Days after a federal raid in south Minneapolis drew protests and intense scrutiny, Assistant Chief Katie Blackwell sent a memo to staff emphasizing they are not allowed to assist with immigration enforcement.
June 9, 2025
Gunman admits taking aim through hole in Minneapolis neighborhood fence, killing man in car
“Mr. [Dameon] Collins’ actions took Carl’s life, causing immeasurable harm to his loved ones and frightening a community,” said County Attorney Mary Moriarty.
June 9, 2025
Man fatally shoots his toddler daughter and then himself in Minneapolis home, police say
Police chief says, “This is an unimaginable, heartbreaking tragedy.”
June 9, 2025
Ward 12 residents grapple with lack of police presence
Some south Minneapolis residents weathering car thefts and break-ins want more police coverage. But the Third Precinct station is miles away.
June 8, 2025
What’s the point? It’s the annual sharpening of the giant pencil on Lake of the Isles
More than 2,000 people attended Saturday’s celebration, which included music, food and dance routines.
June 7, 2025
U faculty and students fear budget cuts and tuition hikes will reduce staffing and enrollment
U leaders proposed a 7% cut in academic programs and a 6.5% tuition increase for undergraduate, in-state students at the Twin Cities campus, the biggest increase in 14 years.
June 7, 2025
Meth makes comeback in Minnesota in more dangerous and record ways
As the fentanyl crisis diverted the public’s attention, methamphetamine inundated the state.
June 7, 2025
Thompson found guilty of murder in car crash that killed 5 young women
After deliberating two days, a Hennepin County jury found Thompson guilty on all counts of third-degree murder and criminal vehicular homicide.
June 6, 2025
Apple Valley woman charged with defrauding food program of $1.4 million in Feeding Our Future probe
Dorothy Moore is accused of using federal funds to spend $10K at Louis Vuitton and buy two SUVs.
June 6, 2025
Federal grand jury indicts violence prevention workers on Minneapolis felony gun charges
The two men already face Hennepin County charges in connection with a March shootout after a barbecue hosted by 21 Days of Peace.
June 6, 2025
U proposes 7% cuts to academic programs, largest tuition hike in more than a decade
The 6.5% tuition jump, if approved, will be the biggest tuition increase in 14 years at the Twin Cities campus.
June 6, 2025
After intense closing arguments, Derrick John Thompson trial in crash death of 5 women goes to jury
At closing arguments Thursday, attorneys for the state said this was a clear case of third-degree murder. Thompson’s attorney said the state failed to meet its burden and police investigators lied on the witness stand.
June 6, 2025
