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Artist Melodee Strong organizes the inaugural MPower Northside Arts Fest to showcase local talent and shift narratives about North Minneapolis. The event will feature activities for all ages, including a community mural and scavenger hunt. Strong aims to promote pride in the North Side's beauty and culture.
Hennepin Healthcare, which operates the Minneapolis safety-net hospital HCMC, faces a $36 million budget shortfall, endangering jobs and patient services. The financial strain stems from a high volume of uninsured patients and inadequate Medicaid reimbursements, prompting hospital leaders to seek urgent community support.
A Minneapolis park workers union filed a complaint after maintenance worker Indica Medeiros was asked to repay over $13,000 in maternity leave wages upon resigning to care for her premature child. The Park Board claimed that repayment was mandated if she did not return to work for at least four weeks post-leave. Medeiros expressed surprise at this requirement, which she stated was not disclosed prior to her leave.
Sen. Omar Fateh secured the Minneapolis Democrats' endorsement for mayor despite being relatively unknown. If elected in November, he would become the city's first Muslim mayor, representing a growing faction of young, progressive democratic socialists.
A federal jury convicted Cortez Blakemore and Robert Lesure of racketeering and drug distribution charges, marking the conclusion of major trials against the Minneapolis Highs gang. This case is part of a broader federal initiative to dismantle violent street gangs in Minneapolis, which has reportedly contributed to a decline in violent crime in the city.
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.