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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
A 23-year-old woman was killed in ‘war zone’ shooting at Minneapolis’ Boom Island park
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 on social media the city must “keep incidents like this rare.”
June 2, 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
Sister testifies of heartbreak after Minneapolis car crash that killed 5 young women
The bulk of Friday was spent examining the immediate aftermath of the car crash that killed five young Somali women. It ended with testimony that showed the endless lasting impact.
May 30, 2025
I-94 fully reopens after a semi crashes at Lowry tunnel
The accident happened late Friday morning. A passenger in a vehicle waiting for debris to be cleared suffered a medical emergency and died.
May 30, 2025
Fed’s new immigration ‘sanctuary’ designation for rural Minnesota counties leaves officials baffled
County officials say they are following the law, as far as they know, and they have failed to get any answers on why they are on the list.
May 30, 2025
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