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The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a woman can legally expose her breasts in public, as long as she is not engaging in sexual activity. This decision overturned previous convictions for Eloisa Plancarte, who argued that her actions were not lewd. The ruling highlights the ambiguity of legal definitions surrounding indecent exposure in Minnesota.
Three men face second-degree murder charges for the fatal shooting of Tiago Antonio Gilbert in Minneapolis, linked to a spate of violence in the area. The men, Victor and Jose Vasquez-Rodriguez, along with Raphael Rodriguez, remain at large as police investigate potential gang retaliation. Gilbert's family emphasized his commitment to personal growth and denied any gang involvement.
A St. Paul man, Joseph Davis, 34, faces second-degree murder charges for fatally stabbing the mother of his 2-year-old daughter. The incident occurred late last week, and an autopsy confirmed the woman died from multiple stab wounds. Davis, who has a history of domestic violence, was arrested in Minneapolis after admitting to the crime.
Minneapolis Park Board voted to maintain parking along Uptown’s Mall Park, rejecting a long-range greening plan designed to enhance green space. The decision follows community opposition, with nearly 800 residents signing a petition to preserve parking amidst concerns over crime and accessibility.
A 34-year-old man, German Adriano Llangari Inga, faces charges of criminal vehicular homicide after a head-on crash in Minneapolis that killed 31-year-old Victoria Eileen Harwell. Llangari Inga, who allegedly drove drunk and without a license, was involved in two collisions on August 3, 2024, and remains at large.
An immigration judge terminated the deportation case against Doğukan Günaydin, a University of Minnesota student, but he remains in custody due to an appeal by the Department of Homeland Security. The judge found insufficient evidence to classify Günaydin as a danger to the public, despite his recent drunken driving conviction.
Minneapolis DFL delegates failed to endorse a candidate to challenge incumbent Robin Wonsley for the City Council's Ward 2 seat. Former state Rep. Shelley Madore fell short of the 60% required votes, while 40% of delegates voted for “no endorsement.”
Hennepin County inmate Gregory Jorge Garcia attacked detention deputy Matthew Durette, delivering 36 punches and choking him, leading to lifelong injuries. Garcia received a 15-year prison sentence for the November 2023 assault, which Durette described as an attempt on his life. Durette, who underwent extensive recovery, returned to work following the incident.
Minneapolis health officials will discontinue 87 free pop-up vaccine clinics after federal funding cuts from the Trump administration. The clinics, which served underserved communities, administered over 800 COVID-19 vaccines and helped increase immunization rates. The loss of these clinics threatens public health efforts in areas with significant health disparities.
A Hennepin County judge ruled that the Minneapolis Democratic-Farmer-Labor Ward 2 convention will proceed on May 3 despite a lawsuit requesting its postponement to June 1. The judge emphasized that changing the date could lead to confusion and chaos among delegates who were already notified of the original date. The lawsuit claimed interference by incumbent Council Member Robin Wonsley to block endorsements for a stronger candidate.