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Minneapolis man shot; says he repeatedly reported threats from neighbor to MPD

A shooting between two Minneapolis neighbors has escalated to a clash between the Minneapolis City Council and police department.

Ramp from northbound 35W to eastbound I-94 in Minneapolis closes for five weeks

A freeway ramp in downtown Minneapolis used by thousands of drivers each day closed Monday morning and won’t reopen for five weeks. Minnesota Department of Transportation crews shut down the ramp from northbound I-35W to eastbound I-94 at 5 a.m. Monday and it won’t reopen until Nov. 29

Minneapolis shooting sparks outrage as suspect is charged but not arrested

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office filed charges against John Herbert Sawchak in connection with the Wednesday shooting of Davis Moturi.

Minneapolis Embraces the Holiday Spirit with a Festive November Lineup, Markets, Movies, and More!

Minneapolis parks host a series of festive events, including markets, movie nights, a book club, and art classes throughout November.

Driver charged in deadly seven-vehicle crash on I-94 exit ramp in Minneapolis

The driver of one of the vehicles that was hit — 26-year-old Natalie Gubbay of Minneapolis — died from her injuries.

National Park Service adds Battle Creek sites to National Underground Railroad Network

Several sites in Battle Creek are being added by the National Park Service to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program.

INTERVIEW: Benefit Concert for Heart Institute Foundation

A country star is coming to the Twin Cities next week to play music and raise money for heart health research.

We Visited a Historic Mill in Minnesota During Peak Fall Foliage and It Was the Highlight of Our Trip

There’s a special kind of magic to fall in Minnesota. The air gets crisp, the trees put on their finest multi-colored hues, and the days beg you to head

Eastern Conference Playoff Teams 2024-25

Chelanga and Dylan do their yearly beginning of the season Power Rankings, and this time they talk the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Make sure to

Chuck Haga: Dreaming of Berra, Ford and, of course, the Mick

Chuck Haga had a long career at the Grand Forks Herald and the Minneapolis Star Tribune before retiring in 2013. He can be contacted at [email protected].

What does it feel like to be ‘The First’? These five Minnesota trailblazers shared their experiences.

Sahan Journal and MPR News hosted an event in St. Paul, Minnesota, highlighting Minnesota trailblazers: Chenue Her, Michael Vang, Remona Htoo, Rodrigo Cala and Senator Zaynab Mohamed.

Vikings LT Christian Darrisaw on IR after knee injury against Rams

Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw will be out for the season after suffering a knee injury just before halftime against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night.

Food entrepreneurs look forward to new north Minneapolis commercial kitchen

Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON) broke ground on the project, which will make things easier for food trucks and caterers.

11 pro-Palestinian protesters are arrested after occupying building at University of Minnesota

About a dozen pro-Palestinian protesters have been arrested at the University of Minnesota after they briefly entered an administrative building

Suspect in killing of driver near Willmar, Minnesota, first crashed into him, charges say

Ameer Musa Matariyeh, 25, of Minneapolis, was arraigned Thursday in Kandiyohi County District Court. He is charged with four felonies, including murder and attempted murder.

Minneapolis street food vendors say they’re trying to earn a living; city says they’re violating city code

Several Ecuadorian street vendors told Minneapolis City Council Member Jason Chavez that they’ve been cited for selling food without a license.

Show and tell: New interactive tour aims to raise Dakota visibility in Minneapolis

A new self-guided walking tour highlighting Dakota history at Owamni or St. Anthony Falls in Minneapolis is now live. Visitors can scan QR codes at five designated spots to learn about the sacred area through an Indigenous lens.

Motorcycle driver killed in Friday night Interstate 35 crash

A crash on Interstate 35 has taken the life of a motorcycle driver in Minneapolis Friday night. According to a crash report from the Minnesota State Patrol, 61-year-old Gordon Wayne Zieman was killed after being involved in a crash with another vehicle.

Minnesota kids with mental health needs cycle through juvenile justice system, often without options

Youth ruled incompetent to stand trial cannot legally be housed in juvenile detention centers, but they frequently can’t find beds at residential treatment facilities.

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein visits Twin Cities

(ABC 6 News) — Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein visited the Twin Cities on Friday. Stein kicked off her visit by hosting a meet and greet with voters in Crystal on Friday afternoon before heading to the Green Party Headquarters on Cedar Avenue South in Minneapolis for a rally.

What to expect in Game 5 of the unpredictable WNBA Finals between the Liberty and Lynx

Though disappointed they didn’t close out the finals in Minneapolis, Brondello remained optimistic of New York’s chances as the series flips a final time back to Brooklyn. The Liberty worked all season for what it has in front of them — a deciding game at home — and she knows what to expect.

Wages are rising twice as fast as inflation — and other labor news

Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: Workers’ paychecks are increasing much faster than prices; 62,000 Minnesotans work in green(er) energy;

Spam. Spam. Spam. Good ol' Minnesota canned meat goes global

When Hormel Foods introduced the canned meat in 1937, company leaders did not envision it becoming part of world cuisine.

Two sentenced for distributing meth that led to two fatal overdoses in northern Minnesota

Bryan Joseph Hodapp and Dylan Adrian Day will both serve more than 13 years after two men fatally overdosed in Biwabik Township and two women were treated at a Duluth hospital in 2022.

WNBA News: One Deadline Has Massive Implication for Entire Free Agent Class

The Nov. 1 deadline for WNBA players to opt out of the Collective Bargaining Agreement holds a massive implication for this year's free agent class.

After four years, Minneapolis to remove razor wire around Third Precinct building

Council members say they don’t want building to continue to be a backdrop for city critics.

Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office stops all DNA analysis after crime lab contamination

An internal investigation of casework is ongoing but has already identified approximately 75 cases that have been impacted.

How Matt Lloyd went from mowing lawns at a pet cemetery to Timberwolves GM

Lloyd has climbed the ranks and is playing an essential role in the turnaround of one of the league's long-struggling franchises.

MSP Airport busy with VP hopefuls in final weeks of campaign

The planes of Vice-Presidential candidates JD Vance (R) and Tim Walz (D) were taxied at Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport around the same time on Monday morning.

Patrol: Teen critically injured after crashing stolen vehicle on I-35W in Minneapolis

A teenager behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash in Minneapolis on Monday, according to authorities. A Minnesota State Patrol crash report states the driver, a 19-year-old Minneapolis man, had been southbound on Interstate 35W when he "crashed into a wall" at 35th Street.

First look: Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings odds and lines

Looking at Sunday’s Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings Week 7 NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

Why Epic plays a key role in Children's Minnesota's strategic plan

Marc Gorelick, MD, has served as CEO of Minneapolis-based Children's Minnesota since December 2017. He told Becker's that as he approaches his eighth year at the helm, he is focused on various issues. These issues include the system's Epic conversion, which will begin in 2025 and finish in 2026, as well as increasing access.

How to watch the Minnesota Lynx in Games 3 & 4 of the WNBA Finals

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Lynx will have a chance to secure a record-setting fifth WNBA title in front of their home crowd this week as the WNBA Finals move to Target Center for Games 3 and 4 of the best-of-five series.

Plywood murals from Minneapolis uprising on display at Katherine E. Nash Gallery

Murals from the Minneapolis Uprising" opened just last month. On display: a range of emotions from anger to fear to hope.

Minnesota man dies in ATV crash

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — A Minneapolis man died in an ATV crash in rural Becker County, on Saturday, Oct. 12. According to the Becker County Sheriff's Office, officers were called to Wolf Lake Forest Road in Wolf Lake Township around 3 p.m. Saturday, for the report of an ATV crash.

Bernie Sanders tells Minnesotans to "get rid of your governor" at Minnesota campaign event

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders campaigned for the Harris, Walz presidential ticket in St. Paul Friday. He told Minnesotans to send Gov. Tim Walz to D.C.

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