Hennepin County initiative targets youth auto theft, gun violence
The program is a new pathway for referral and intervention when police do not have sufficient evidence to submit a case for charging.
After shooting of 4 kids, police chief, county attorney's office trade blame
The Minneapolis police chief and Hennepin County Attorney's Office are pointing fingers at each other after four children were shot in a stolen vehicle on the city's north side over the weekend.
Nonprofit gives out 3,000 backpacks to kids for free
In Brooklyn Park, a grassroots effort by community members is helping relieve that financial strain off parents while providing a little fun for kids.
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Brazilian police arrest woman in connection to death of Minnesota businessman
Authorities in Brazil say the death of a Twin Cities entrepreneur in Rio de Janiero is now considered a murder investigation, and a suspect has been arrested.
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, the state's oldest Black-owned business, turns 90
For 90 years, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder has been crafting community narratives and driving societal change.
Family reopens Sammy's Avenue Eatery after owner suddenly dies
Michael McDowell is training Uncle Sammy's nieces and nephews to keep the eatery open.
Woman nearly loses unborn child after eating deli meat containing listeria, claims lawsuit
A Minnesota woman, while traveling in Florida, nearly lost her baby after contracting listeria
Minneapolis day care worker had 1,200 images depicting child sex abuse, charges say
The 39-year-old man worked at Mount Carmel Child Care Center in northeast Minneapolis.
Talk of Gov. Walz's VP nomination spreads across Dakota County Fair
At the Dakota County Fair on Tuesday, you could hear the chatter about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his latest political challenge: being the Democratic candidate for vice president.
Minnesotans struggle to find secure housing due to rent spike, new report shows
A new report from the State of the State Housing found that median rent jumped by 8% in the last year.
Health fair in St. Paul looks to connect Black community with care, resources
There's an important event this weekend trying to address the health care crisis in the Black community.
Riding along with law enforcement during Operation Safe Summer in Minneapolis
For the third summer in a row, law enforcement is targeting illegal guns and the most violent criminals in Minneapolis.
New security team debuts along Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis
From Washington Avenue to Grant Street, all along Nicollet Mall, there will be notice an electric golf car with two friendly faces inside.
Portion of Plymouth Avenue to be renamed to "Spike Moss Way," honoring civil rights activist
Spike Moss spent decades fighting for his community, much of that time along Plymouth Avenue.
20 adults charged with riot in Minneapolis fireworks chaos, with more charges possible
Charges have been announced in connection to fireworks incidents occurring over the Fourth of July weekend in Minneapolis.