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The Aquatennial canceled its Torchlight Parade due to severe weather risks in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. This marks the first cancellation in the event's long history, as organizers prioritized safety amid warnings of damaging storms and air quality issues. Related events, including Loring Park Family Fun Night, were also affected by the weather.
A 16-year-old will not face murder charges for the shooting death of 11-year-old Amir Atkins in Minneapolis due to evidence suggesting self-defense. The Hennepin County Attorney's Office charged the teenager with possession of a firearm, as the victim reportedly pointed what appeared to be a gun from a stolen vehicle before being shot.
State Sen. Omar Fateh secured the Minneapolis DFL endorsement for mayor, defeating two-term incumbent Jacob Frey with over 60% of delegate votes. The Frey campaign plans to appeal the endorsement due to concerns over the convention's conduct and electronic voting issues.
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in north Minneapolis near the Mississippi River. Police Chief Brian O’Hara urged anyone with information to come forward as authorities seek justice for the victim and his family.
University of Minnesota students will pay a new $200 athletics fee this year to help address a nearly $9 million budget deficit in the athletics department. The fee, which will raise $7 million, comes amid significant tuition increases for in-state and out-of-state undergraduates. Student government leaders express concern over the additional financial burden on students.
The Minnesota Ballpark Authority will fund a $5.25 million renovation of the Champions Club at Target Field, set to be completed before the 2026 MLB season. Upgrades will enhance seating and amenities in this luxury area, which has not been significantly updated since its opening in 2010.
Thirty-three murals have been created along E. Lake Street in Minneapolis as part of a $1 million revitalization project aimed at enhancing community spaces. Muralists, including Oglala Lakota artist Nick Jumping Eagle, conveyed messages of hope and unity through their artwork, which seeks to beautify disinvested areas. The project received significant funding from local organizations and state grants.
A 21-year-old man faces charges for a mass shooting in downtown Minneapolis that killed two people, including an innocent bystander, and injured several others. Lamarion Torando Shirley is charged with two counts of second-degree murder and multiple counts of assault after gunfire erupted near a nightclub as bars closed. The incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. on September 21, 2024.
A judge ruled that the Plymouth Avenue Apartments in Minneapolis should not have received zoning variances, but the city later modified the law to legalize the structures retroactively. Ingrid Alexander, a resident affected by the development, is suing the city for granting these variances and is advocating for a remedy. The apartments, intended to provide affordable housing, have generated complaints from neighbors about increased chaos in the area.
Minneapolis leaders approved a controversial Southwest light-rail route that will pass through an industrial area, characterized by a large concrete recycling site. The Bassett Creek Valley station, expected to serve just over 300 riders daily, highlights the lack of nearby development despite significant investment in the light-rail project.