City auditor says Minneapolis has insufficient private contract oversight
Helix homeless encampment-clearing, no-bid contract saw overpayment and lacked oversight, auditor concluded.
June 4, 2025
How 3M Arena at Mariucci became a go-to for suburban high school graduations
The U’s hockey arena, 3M Arena at Mariucci, is hosting 23 high school commencements this year.
June 4, 2025
‘Red alert’: Researchers say Minneapolis is failing in response to domestic violence calls
Two year after a study found gaps in police response, experts told the City Council that MPD still isn’t doing enough to protect victims, highlighting the unsolved death of Allison Lussier as part of a larger pattern.
June 4, 2025
After barrage of gunfire, neighbors, city officials take critical look at Boom Island Park safety
While shaken by the shooting at a gathering of over 100 people, residents who live near the popular northeast Minneapolis park said it still feels safe overall.
June 3, 2025
How many of Minneapolis’ new ‘Purple Path’ sidewalk signs for Prince fans can you find?
Meet Minneapolis installed the 20 street markers this past week ahead of Paisley Park’s annual Celebration.
June 3, 2025
Federal agents surround south Minneapolis restaurant, clashing with protesters
Local officials quickly pushed back against initial concerns that a federal immigration raid took place at a Mexican restaurant on Lake Street. No arrests were reported.
June 3, 2025
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
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)
Let’s talk about the future of Nicollet Mall. Join our live blog now with columnist Eric Roper
Roper is chatting online with readers today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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
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