Long sentence for Twin Cities man who kept shooting even as dying victim was falling
The gunman “involved himself in an altercation and escalated it needlessly by resorting to extreme violence,” said County Attorney Mary Moriarty.
June 3, 2025
Federal agents surround south Minneapolis restaurant, causing confusion
“We’re still trying to get all the information that we can,” Minneapolis Council Member Jason Chavez said. Local officials quickly pushed back against initial concerns that it was a federal immigration raid.
June 3, 2025
Hunt continues for suspects in ‘war zone’ shooting at Minneapolis’ Boom Island that killed woman
The nighttime violence at the popular Mississippi River park is the second burst of gun violence in the city in recent weeks. Mayor Jacob Frey said the city must “keep incidents like this rare.”
June 3, 2025
Pepé Willie, mentor to Prince and Morris Day, dies at 76
The ever-smiling godfather of the Minneapolis Sound helped musicians for love, not money.
June 3, 2025
![Pepe Willie stood for a portrait outside the Capri Theater, which is undergoing a major renovation, in Minneapolis. ] Shari L. Gross • shari.gross@startribune.com Photo shoot with Pepe Willie, who helped put together Prince's first professional concert at the Capri Theater and is author of new book about his six decades in music biz, including his years w Prince, Little Anthony & Imperials and others.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/4TPIVGPZLESDCIL3ZJ4J4T4ZDU.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
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June 3, 2025
Minneapolis Council Vice President Chughtai fails to win DFL endorsement; assault allegations fly
Council Member Aisha Chughtai alleged a supporter of her opponent, Lydia Millard, assaulted her during the Ward 10 DFL convention. Millard says person wasn’t supporter.
June 3, 2025
At Day 3 of Derrick John Thompson trial, the intertwined fates of a vicious car crash
Surveillance video showed the mundane, slow ticking moments that led to an instantaneous explosion and the death of five young women.
June 2, 2025
Somali-owned Hoyo will soon see its sambusas in Lunds, at the State Fair and a new batch of school districts
The decade-old business is moving to a $1.6 million commercial kitchen at Midtown Global Market as it anticipates tripling in size.
June 2, 2025
Two people injured in shooting outside University of Minnesota arena released from hospital
The shooting occurred as people left the Wayzata High School graduation ceremony. One suspect was taken into custody, police said.
June 1, 2025
Latino developer has big plans for four razed lots near former Third Precinct in Minneapolis
Colombian-born entrepreneur Wilmar Delgado is moving forward with plans for his Viva project, which would have 100 housing units and ground-floor retail space.
May 31, 2025
To reset downtown Minneapolis skyway life, building owners cut deals with retailers
Some building owners are offering favorable terms to coffee shops and other retailers that help boost curb appeal.
May 31, 2025
Missing Joann? Textile Center's new Stashery sells discounted fabric and yarn.
The donation-based secondhand shop mends a hole left by Joann's closure.
May 31, 2025
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