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Minneapolis’ historic Witch’s Hat water tower, along with two others, has become a city landmark despite no longer serving its original purpose. Residents have rallied to preserve these structures, which once enhanced the city’s drinking water capacity. Their unique designs and historical significance continue to capture local interest.
Mary Tyler Moore's iconic tam-o'-shanter, featured in her famous TV show, remains hidden decades after her passing. Her husband, S. Robert Levine, has begun efforts to create a nonprofit initiative in her memory, focusing on diabetes-related vision loss. The hat's future remains uncertain as Levine seeks a permanent home for this piece of television history.
A 70-year-old Minneapolis man, Michael James Bowser, received a 7½-year prison sentence for his 22nd drunken driving conviction. After fleeing police last New Year’s Eve, Bowser's record highlights the ongoing issue of impaired driving in Minnesota. Authorities emphasized the need for enforcement to address this public safety concern.
Minneapolis police investigate a shooting that injured three men in downtown on Friday evening. The incident occurred around 6:35 p.m. near Hennepin Avenue, with the shooter fleeing before officers arrived.
Rallygoers gathered outside the Minnesota State Capitol to urge Governor Tim Walz to convene a special session for an assault weapons ban, one month after the Annunciation shooting. Parents and community members expressed heartbreak and demanded immediate legislative action to prevent further gun violence.
Rallygoers gathered outside the Minnesota State Capitol demanding Governor Tim Walz convene a special session to ban assault weapons, following a recent shooting incident. The event highlights growing concerns over gun violence in the state.
Peter Amondo Anderson, a member of the Lows Minneapolis street gang, pleaded guilty to stealing approximately $220,000 through a fraudulent scheme involving identity theft and fake checks. The scheme, which lasted from April 2019 to January 2024, targeted individuals, including a 65-year-old from North Carolina, and utilized "money mules" to facilitate the theft.
A man was arrested in Missouri after threatening to shoot up Waite Park Elementary School in northeast Minneapolis with an AR-15 rifle. The school was placed on lockdown as police quickly responded to the threat, which caused significant fear among students and staff. The suspect was tracked using license plate readers and taken into custody shortly after the threat was reported.
Kate DiCamillo, a Minneapolis-based author, concludes her trilogy with the release of "Evangeline," inspired by her own life experiences. The character Evangeline, described as "as small as a mouse," reflects DiCamillo's journey of self-discovery and her connection to her family's shoemaking background. The book connects to Danish literary influences, particularly Hans Christian Andersen.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and challenger state Sen. Omar Fateh engaged in heated exchanges during the city's first mayoral debate for the 2025 election. The candidates debated issues such as crime, public safety, and housing, with Fateh accusing Frey of failing to address homelessness and creating a divided city government.