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Businesses near George Floyd Square sued Minneapolis for damages. A judge again dismissed the lawsuit.

A Hennepin County judge dismissed a lawsuit from Minneapolis business owners claiming the city caused their financial decline after George Floyd’s murder. The suit sought $30 million in damages and eminent domain proceedings but failed to prove the city's actions significantly impacted their businesses. This marks the second unsuccessful legal attempt by the group, including Cup Foods, to seek compensation.

Man arrested in connection with Boom Island Park shooting in Minneapolis

A 23-year-old man faces murder charges following a mass shooting at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis on June 1, which resulted in one death and five injuries. Stageina Whiting, 23, died from a gunshot wound while attending a gathering at the park. Police Chief Brian O’Hara expressed hope that the arrest brings justice to the victims and their families.

Roadwork closing parts of three Twin Cities freeways will make for difficult weekend travel

Major roadwork will close parts of Interstates 94, 35W, and 494 in the Twin Cities from Friday night to Monday morning, complicating travel during the weekend. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is removing bridges and making repairs, impacting detour routes already congested by other projects. Motorists should plan ahead and allow extra time for travel, especially with the annual TC Pride festival occurring downtown.

St. Paul woman, 24, dies days after being shot in vehicle traveling on I-394 in Minneapolis

A 24-year-old woman died in a Minneapolis hospital after being shot while driving on Interstate 394. The incident, described as a "roll up shooting," left her sister seeking assistance for the woman's two young children. Authorities have vowed to pursue justice for the families affected by this gun violence.

New Wolves owners want to leave Target Center. Heres whats at stake for downtown Minneapolis.

New Timberwolves and Lynx owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore plan to replace the 35-year-old Target Center with a new arena, potentially outside downtown Minneapolis. They aim to create an entertainment district that generates revenue for the teams while ensuring the project does not rely on taxpayer dollars.

Officials release sketch in effort to identify male found dead near Target Field

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office released a sketch of a man found dead near Target Field on June 13. The victim, described as a Black male aged 15 to 30, was discovered unresponsive and later pronounced dead. Authorities seek public assistance for identification, urging anyone with information to contact them.

Brooklyn bumps Minneapolis out of No. 1 spot for city biking

Brooklyn overtook Minneapolis as the top big city for biking, according to a report by PeopleForBikes. Despite the ranking change, urban planners argue that Minneapolis' biking infrastructure continues to improve, driven by ongoing projects like protected bike lanes. Both Minneapolis and St. Paul need to enhance bike access to transit, which received the lowest scores in the report.

Woman dies after jumping from boat into White Bear Lake

A 40-year-old woman died after jumping into White Bear Lake and failing to resurface for 40 minutes. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office dispatched a dive team, which located her, but she was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Authorities have not yet released her identity.

Is Twin Cities traffic getting worse? Depends when and where you go.

Traffic congestion in the Twin Cities has become a frustration for drivers, particularly on key routes like I-94 and Crosstown Hwy. 62. Despite perceptions of worsening conditions, data shows congestion levels have only slightly decreased compared to previous years. Key factors include construction and increased commuter traffic as workers return to offices.

Cleanup and restoration efforts underway in Bemidji even as tornado watch issued

Thousands of homes in Beltrami County remain without power following a severe storm that caused significant damage over the weekend. Restoration efforts are ongoing, with some customers facing up to a week without electricity. Emergency management officials have issued a tornado watch as additional severe weather looms.