Minneapolis
Man admits to killing at Minneapolis gas station where no one called 911 or came to victim’s aid
“Neither employees nor other customers called 911 after the shooting or attempted to render aid to the victim,” the criminal complaint read.
November 26, 2024
Minneapolis
Midday shooting on Minneapolis street leaves man dead, police hunting for gunman
Police Chief Brian O’Hara called the fatal shooting, outside a gas station in the middle of the day, “unacceptable and shocking.”
November 26, 2024
News & Politics
Thanksgiving expected to be record-breaker at MSP Airport and on Minnesota roads
Travel has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels and then some. Pack some patience and plan carefully to stay sane.
November 26, 2024
Minneapolis
Jeremiah Ellison not running for re-election to Minneapolis City Council
Elected to the council in 2017, the progressive was one of the architects of a 2020 pledge by nine council members to “begin the process of ending the Minneapolis Police Department.”
November 26, 2024
Eat & Drink
Black Sheep Pizza closing on Eat Street, and more restaurant news
4 openings to know about include a bakery wine bar, vegan juicy lucys and the return of Nankin’s original Wanderers Punch.
November 26, 2024
Business
Sleep Number’s largest shareholder says current board isn’t up to choosing a new CEO
Sleep Number’s shares rose sharply after Stadium Capital said it wants a reconstituted board of directors to conduct the search for Shelly Ibach’s successor.
November 26, 2024
Twin Cities
Amid pressure, University of Minnesota erects fencing on bridge to reduce suicide attempts
Temporary fencing was installed last week. Suicide prevention advocates say they’ll continue to push for permanent barriers.
November 26, 2024
Minneapolis
Woman spared prison for aiding an offender in fatal shooting at Minneapolis gas station
If she abides by terms while on probation for three years, her sentence can be reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor.
November 25, 2024
Minneapolis
Minneapolis leaders celebrate reopening of Hennepin Avenue in Uptown after reconstruction
A portion of Hennepin Avenue will reopen Tuesday. Metro Transit buses will return to their routes Wednesday.
November 25, 2024
Real Estate
Minneapolis Downtown Council reveals newest 10-year plan to revive the city’s core
The city boosters have organized the strategy around neighborhood cultivation, foundational safety, hassle-free systems and irresistible vibe. Ideas range from adding an outdoor ice rink to standardizing skyway hours.
November 25, 2024
Minneapolis
Man shot to death near Minneapolis park identified
Ivan J. Bercier, 28, was shot at about 4:45 a.m. Saturday, according to police records.
November 25, 2024
Stage & Arts
Minneapolis awards $200,000-plus in grants for Vibrant Storefronts Initiative
Five artist-run organizations will use the money to subsidize rent in previously vacant Loring Park storefronts.
November 25, 2024