Minneapolis police overtime is dragging down the entire city budget
The city’s rainy day fund is drying up as it spends more and collects less money.
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News & Politics
Minneapolis voters may have no say when it comes to approving a new $105 million school
The Minneapolis school board wants to proceed with design of a new Anishinabe Academy offering classes in Native language and culture.
Minneapolis
What we know about Katie Blackwell, the new acting police chief in Minneapolis
Blackwell was put in the spotlight when she testified during the trial of Derek Chauvin, the officer who murdered George Floyd.
Minneapolis
The latest: Police Chief Brian O’Hara resigns from Minneapolis department
The news comes after an investigative report made “concerning substantiated findings” that showed O’Hara interfered during a probe into sexual misconduct allegations against him. In a letter, Mayor Jacob Frey…
Twin Cities Suburbs
Suburbs pushing back as investors snap up single-family homes to convert into rentals
The trend is sparking heated debates over how the rise in single-family rentals is affecting the homeownership rate and the limited stock of affordable housing.
Minneapolis
Community gathers to remember George Floyd 6 years after death
The anniversary event came as controversial plans move forward to change the intersection where Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
News & Politics
White Bear Lake remembers fallen veterans including Nicole Amor on Memorial Day
The Twin Cities suburb honored local fallen soldiers dating to World War I.
News & Politics
Minneapolis Park Board to MnDOT: Can we talk about Hwy. 280?
The Park Board fears closing a left turn lane at Broadway Street will impact its plans to finish the Grand Rounds bike loop.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis police rarely responded to ICE calls but still spent millions on overtime
MPD prioritized preventing large-scale civil unrest over responding to calls from residents concerned about unlawful force by ICE.
Twin Cities Suburbs
As caretakers age, some small Minnesota cemeteries struggle to survive
A growing number of small cemeteries in suburban and rural areas are turning to cities to take over ownership as community support dwindles.
Investigations
Five takeaways from inside Fort Snelling Immigration Court
It’s one of 70 immigration courts across the U.S. where asylum denials have skyrocketed and secrecy is growing.
Culture
15 events to mark Memorial Day weekend
Celebrate the holiday weekend with traditional salutes, speeches, parades and more.